logo of Home Dialysis Institute of GA | Nnamdi Nwaohiri, MD, MPH

575 Professional Drive, Suite 270, Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Telephone: 470-292-3973
Fax: 470-292-3976

Take Control of Your Kidney Treatment — From the Comfort of Home

Dealing with kidney failure doesn't have to mean spending hours in a clinic several times a week. At the Home Dialysis Institute of Georgia, we help patients do their dialysis at home — on their own schedule, in their own space. No long drives. No waiting rooms.

We specialize in peritoneal dialysis (PD), a gentler form of dialysis. Our caring, expert team walks with you through every step — from your very first questions to your first treatment at home and beyond. We make sure you feel confident, safe, and supported, because you are the most important part of your care team.

With us, you get:

  • A personalized plan built around your life and schedule
  • Hands-on training so you always know what to do
  • Ongoing support whenever you need it

Living well with kidney disease is possible. We're here to help you do exactly that.

Why Home Dialysis Services?

Many kidney doctors—about 9 out of 10—say that if they needed dialysis themselves, they would choose to do it at home rather than in a clinic.

  • Why? The biggest reason they give is quality of life. In fact, 94% of these specialists believe home dialysis offers a better day-to-day experience. Being at home can mean more flexibility, greater comfort, and the ability to fit treatment into your life—not the other way around—all while staying connected to a dedicated care team that provides ongoing guidance and monitoring.
  • A high percentage of nephrologists prefer home dialysis (peritoneal dialysis or home hemodialysis) for themselves or their patients, with studies suggesting that in a hypothetical scenario, up to 88% would choose a home modality over in-center hemodialysis. Despite this preference, only about 10–14% of US patients use home dialysis, indicating a gap between physician preference and practice.
  • Key Findings on Nephrologist Preferences:
  • Personal Preference: In surveys, a large majority of nephrologists choose Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) (approx. 56%) or Home Hemodialysis (HHD) (approx. 32%) for themselves, while only 12% would choose in-center hemodialysis.
  • Underutilization Perception: Over 60% of surveyed nephrologists believe both home hemodialysis and PD are under-prescribed.
  • Reasons for Preference: Nephrologists cite superior quality of life (94%), better clinical outcomes (47%), and superior cost-effectiveness (31%) as primary reasons for preferring home options.

Home dialysis isn't just a medical option—it's a lifestyle choice that can help you stay more in control of your time, your routine, and your well-being.