Specialized Dialysis Care to Patients With End-stage Kidney Disease
St. Luke’s Dialysis Centers Provide Specialized Dialysis Care
Dialysis is an alternative method of removing waste products and excess fluid from the bloodstream when a patient’s kidneys are no longer able to complete this function. The St. Luke’s Dialysis Centers provide specialized dialysis care to patients with end-stage kidney disease. The St. Luke's Hospital and St. Luke's North facilities feature 20-station and 23-station dialysis units respectively, and modern atmospheres with the latest equipment and experienced staff. Our St. Luke's North location features the state-of-the-art Phoenix TM Gambro digital dialysis machine.
For you convenience, our facilities are also directly adjacent to St. Luke's Hospital - Bethlehem Campus and St. Luke’s North, where patients may obtain prescribed radiology services. This eliminates the problem of having to find additional transportation to another facility for routine X-rays.
For more information about Dialysis, see Frequently Asked Questions.
We Accept Most Major Insurance Plans
We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicare, Blue Cross and a variety of managed care plans (HMOs) such as Keystone Health Plan and Aetna US Healthcare.
- Private practice board-certified physician staff
- Experienced registered nurses and technician staff
- Dietician to assist with proper diet information
- Social worker available to answer billing, insurance and other questions
- 24-hour emergency assistance
A Wide Variety of Dialysis and Related Services
St. Luke’s Dialysis Centers provide a wide variety of dialysis and related services to meet the needs of our patients. Some of the services include:
Hemodialysis - patients utilize a dialysis machine that circulates and filters blood to remove waste products and excess fluid.
Peritoneal dialysis - a dialysate solution is introduced into the abdomen to remove waste products and excess fluids. There are two types of peritoneal dialysis offered at the center: continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) and continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis (CCPD). CAPD is self-administered during the day and requires no machine. CCPD dialyzes the patient during the evening while the patient sleeps.
Pre-renal Program – This program is for patients not yet on dialysis. Patients meet with a dietician, social worker, nurse and other staff who help prepare them for dialysis.
Epogen Program – Epogen is a medication used to help normalize the blood count. When prescribed, the centers will help the patient not yet on dialysis obtain the necessary insurance coverage.
Patient Support Group – The centers offer a patient support group for those who wish to attend. Those using dialysis services at the centers meet on a regular basis to discuss issues pertaining to treatment, socialize, lend support to each other, and hear periodic presentations on related topics such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiology.
Create a Treatment Schedule That Will Best Fit Your Lifestyle
Unlike visits to your family physician or specialist, dialysis services require a regular, planned schedule of treatments each week. Our facilities offer services on a Monday-Wednesday-Friday or Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday schedule. Our experienced staff will work with you to help create a treatment schedule that will best fit your lifestyle.
If needed, our staff will arrange transportation to the center for your treatments.
If you are planning a vacation or business trip, either within the U.S. or abroad, our staff can assist you in finding and scheduling dialysis services while you are away. Please let the center know about your plans far in advance.
A Physician is Available to Assist You in an Emergency 24-hours Per Day
If you have an emergency or health concern that arises during the day, please contact either of the centers immediately. Please provide your name and a description of the problem. A physician is available to assist you in an emergency 24-hours per day. If an emergency arises at night or during the weekend, please contact your physician directly through the answering service.
NOTE: If you believe any delay in medical attention could result in a life-threatening situation, please go immediately to the nearest emergency room for treatment and notify the center as soon as you are able.
The PhoenixTM Gambro Digital Dialysis Machine
This state-of-the-art dialysis machine available at our St. Luke's North location offers numerous technologically advanced features to help patients receive the most effective dialysis treatment.
The PhoenixTM Gambro machine is a dialysis delivery system that excels in performance, efficiency and effectiveness. This machine is noted for its state-of-the-art technology that allows staff to evaluate and customize treatments on an individual basis. Patients can obtain information directly from the machine’s monitor and receive immediate feedback about their treatment.
Directions
St. Luke's Hospital - Bethlehem Campus
From Route 22
Take Route 378 South. Follow Route 378 South across the Hill-to-Hill Bridge to West Third Street. Turn right at the traffic light. Follow West Third Street/Delaware Avenue to the first light. Turn right onto St. Luke’s Place. The hospital is located at the end of St. Luke’s Place.
From Route 78
Exit at the Route 412 Hellertown/Bethlehem exit. At the end of the ramp, turn right on to Route 412 North. Follow Route 412 North to East Third Street. Follow East Third Street for approximately two miles. Cross Route 378 to West Third Street/Delaware Avenue. Follow Delaware Avenue to the first traffic light. Turn right onto St. Luke’s Place. The hospital is located at the end of St. Luke’s Place.
From Route 309
Take Route 378 North from Route 309. Follow Route 378 over the hill (at this point it will become Wyandotte Street). At the bottom of the hill, go straight through the five-point intersection. Remain in the left lane; at the first light turn left onto West Fourth Street. Travel two blocks to Delaware Avenue. Turn left onto Delaware Avenue. Follow Delaware Avenue to the first traffic light. Turn right onto St. Luke’s Place. The hospital is located at the end of St. Luke’s Place.
St. Luke's North
St. Luke’s North Dialysis Center is located near Routes 512 and 22, adjacent to St. Luke’s North in the Lehigh Valley Industrial Park in Bethlehem, PA. Our facility offers a canopy-covered patient drop-off and pick-up area, handicapped accessibility and convenient parking. The center’s main number is 610-954-2888.
From Route 22 East/West
Follow Route 22 East or West towards Route 512. Take the Route 512 North exit. Turn right off the exit ramp and merge onto Route 512 North. Go through four stoplights and turn right onto Broadhead Road. You will see St. Luke’s North immediately on your right. Go past St. Luke’s North to the stop sign at Commerce Way. Turn right onto Commerce Way. The St. Luke’s North Dialysis Center is in Building 89 on your left. Turn left into the parking lot at the Building 89 and the center is in Suite 900.