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"I first began working with DaVita dur- ing my training," explains Dr. Mediwala. "I also worked with them in another state in my previous practice and have always been impressed not only by their outcomes, but by their overall genuine concern for patients. In fact, knowing that there were DaVita facilities available here was a contributing factor in my decision to move to Reno. The resources that they provide are such that I feel confident my patients are receiving the very best care possible." "Patients feel that they are treated like family," says Dr. Nylk. "Our patients have consistently expressed not only satisfaction with the care they are given by DaVita associates, but make a point of saying how well they are treated. I used to work with another dialysis team, and I have to admit that DaVita always impressed me and I looked for an opportunity to partner with them." "Ultimately, the decision as to which dialysis provider to use is up to the patient," adds Dr. Mediwala. "I'm proud to say that the vast majority of our patients choose DaVita. I believe this is for a variety of reasons, including personalized attention, DaVita's reputation for excellent and consistent outcomes for their patients, and the many specialized programs they have created to help patients live fuller, more productive lives. DaVita has pioneered some truly progressive programs that not only ease the burden for the kidney patient, but offer a sense of control over his or her own life." Two of these programs to which Dr. Mediwala refers are DaVita Rx and EMPOWER. Both programs are designed to increase convenience and quality of life for patients as well as assist physicians in their ongoing treatments. By making it easier for patients to get the medications they need while better managing their drug regimens, DaVita Rx has proven to be a valuable resource for kidney-treatment patients and providers. Essentially, this program allows patients to have medications delivered quickly and easily — while they are undergoing dialysis at a health care facility or to their homes — without the hassles of going to the local pharmacy. "Dialysis patients learn to be very fru- gal with their time," points out Dr. Nylk. "DaVita Rx is an excellent way for patients to have their prescriptions filled and delivered right to them while they are undergoing treatment. This means that on the days they aren't having dialysis, there's no need to lose more precious time by standing in line at the pharmacy." Much more than just a "delivery service," DaVita Rx is a comprehensive program that includes: + Medicat ions del ivered at no additional cost + Automat ic medication ref i l l s upon request + Multiple payment options — pay upon receipt of prescript ions, at the end of each month or with automatic payments + Access to an on-call pharmacist who specializes in renal care, available 24 /7 MDNEWS.COM ■ MD NEWS Reno/Tahoe/Carson City | 7 DAVITA RENO DIALYSIS CENTER (775) 329-2100 DAVITA SOUTH MEADOWS DIALYSIS CENTER (775) 852-4200 DAVITA SPARKS DIALYSIS CENTER (775) 359-5432 DAVITA SIERRA ROSE DIALYSIS CENTER (775) 829-6580 DAVITA CARSON CITY DIALYSIS CENTER (775) 886-6450 DAVITA FALLON DIALYSIS CENTER (775) 428-2077 DAVITA WINNEMUCCA DIALYSIS CENTER (OPENING SPRING 2012) (855) 877-6790