Statistics

The 2 key subjects about which one should want to know about in a center are their rates of transplantation and rates of mortality.

The sooner a patient receives a kidney transplant, the sooner he or she will be off dialysis and can have a better quality of life. And, the chances of survival while one is on dialysis is obviously a key statistic of paramount importance.

At Lower Manhattan Dialysis Center, we are proud of our proven record with regard to patient care. We know that kidney transplantation is the best option for patients with end stage renal disease who are medically eligible for transplantation. In fact, we encourage all our patients who are eligible, to seek a family member or friend who might be able to donate a kidney so that the patient can quickly be freed from the need for dialysis. We can happily report that in the combined 2 year period 2021 - 2022, of our patients who received a kidney transplant, 48% had a waiting time of only a few months up to 2 years before receiving their new kidney (Average 8 ½ months waiting time.) And 38% more were transplanted by 3 years. That means that more than three quarters of our patients who were transplanted in the years 2021 to 2022 received their new kidney some time between a few months up to 3 years waiting time of starting dialysis (Average 18 months waiting time). These patients are fortunately no longer in need of dialysis and are able to return to their previous lifestyles and employment. Federal government statistics for the years 2017-2020 reveal that Lower Manhattan Dialysis Center’s standardized transplantation ratio (STR) was 229% higher than expected for our facility per Federal calculations, and 238% higher than the standardized transplantation ratio for all New York State Dialysis Centers. Perhaps even more important, as per federal reports, Lower Manhattan Dialysis Center was more likely to place their patients on a transplant waiting list in the years 2017-2020 at a rate which is 261% higher than expected! Remember, that if a dialysis center fails to list a patient for transplantation, that patient will remain on dialysis at that center forever!

Perhaps more important, a center’s statistics on mortality should be of most concern. At Lower Manhattan Dialysis Center, as reported by the federal government, our standardized mortality ratio (SMR) for the years 2017-2020 revealed that we had 25% fewer deaths than expected for our facility per Federal calculations. Further, for our patients’ first year on dialysis during the years 2017-2019, we had 70% fewer deaths than expected. We believe that these excellent results are related to the fact that we employ nephrologists who monitor our patients during almost all their dialysis treatments, unlike almost every other dialysis center in New York.

When evaluating dialysis centers, one must question statements without supporting proof. One must see proven track records of quality dialysis by reviewing actual statistics for each center. One can readily see that the quality of dialysis at a facility can make a great difference. It can translate into life or death outcomes. It can translate into freedom from dialysis vs. long term dialysis.

On the other hand, for patients who are not eligible or refuse transplantation, we are happy to report that at Lower Manhattan Dialysis Center our longest patient was on dialysis with us for 32 years! And, we have numerous patients who are still doing well on dialysis with us now for between 20 and 32 years. The key we believe is quality of dialysis and excellent medical monitoring.

Statistics say it all. At Lower Manhattan Dialysis Center, statistics reveal that we have more transplants and fewer deaths than expected as per Federal government reports! When evaluating which dialysis center one should go for treatments, a patient must choose wisely. Quality of care is far superior to convenience.