2026 Open Enrollment Guide for Dialysis Patients
Open enrollment is officially open. Review key dates and learn how changes to your health insurance could affect your dialysis care, medications, and treatment costs.
Home Dialysis in San Diego
You Can Live a Better Life on Dialysis
At Home Dialysis Therapies of San Diego
You Can Have More Freedom In Your Daily Life
Home dialysis can give you more flexibility, more time at home with family, and more control over how treatment fits into your daily life. For years, we have seen patients gain greater dietary freedom, become more active, continue advancing their careers, travel with more confidence, spend more time with the people they love, and successfully get kidney transplants. If you are looking for a treatment path that opens the door to a more full life, Home Dialysis Therapies of San Diego is here to guide you with expert training, personalized care, one-on-one education, and ongoing support.
The team at Home Dialysis of SD is truly our extended family. When we knew we were headed in this direction, we had zero knowledge about it and even less enthusiasm. We were quickly guided by our trusted Nephrologist (Kim Harper) into this nest of amazing caregivers. Their gentle care and expertise made us comfortable with the new situation in a matter of weeks. We learned from their thorough training and patience how to take care of our dialysis at home independently -- but we know that the team is only a phone call/email away 24/7. We've had complex situations arise -- related to insurance, work, family care, etc -- and their team includes someone professionally trained to help in each situation. If you are requiring dialysis, I cannot recommend more highly that you schedule a meeting with Home Dialysis of San Diego -- you'll be in the best of hands.
Cathy G.
Home Dialysis Therapies of San Diego Patient
Our Home Dialysis
Services
At Home Dialysis Therapies of San Diego, we give you the freedom to manage treatment safely at home, with training, hands-on guidance, and 24-hour clinical support. Explore our home dialysis treatment options to learn how each treatment option works and how our care team helps you live safely and independently.
One-on-One Dialysis Education
We offer free, one-on-one options education with an experienced registered nephrology nurse, grounded in our commitment to patient empowerment by providing education on all available treatment options. These sessions with our experienced nurses help you and your loved ones understand which dialysis option best fits your lifestyle, goals, and needs.
Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD)
Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) uses a cycler machine at night while you sleep, offering a hands-off approach to dialysis and leaving your days free. This option is ideal for people who want flexibility in their life while still receiving effective treatment at home. Our team provides thorough support so you feel confident managing APD safely and independently.
Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)
Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is done continuously throughout the day, offering convenience and helping to maintain a patient’s independence. This gentle, portable form of dialysis allows treatment anywhere, helping patients stay active, travel, and live life with fewer restrictions than they would have at an in-center program.
Home Hemodialysis (HHD)
Home hemodialysis (HHD) is an innovative option that offers greater flexibility in your treatment schedule, allowing for more frequent sessions compared to traditional in-center dialysis. By performing dialysis at home, patients often experience improved energy, better sleep, and a stronger sense of control over their daily routine.
We Give Our Patients the Resources to Live a Fuller Life
Dialysis affects more than your treatment schedule. Your meals, energy, work, travel plans, family routines, and transplant questions all become part of your care. Learn how home dialysis may fit into daily life and what to discuss with your care team as your needs change.
Dietary Support
Your food choices on dialysis depend on your labs, treatment type, medications, appetite, blood pressure, diabetes needs, and daily routine. Learn how potassium, phosphorus, sodium, fluids, protein, grocery labels, meals, snacks, and restaurant choices may fit into your care plan.
Transplant Support
A kidney transplant requires evaluation, records, appointments, testing, medications, and follow-up with a transplant program. Learn which steps are involved in the transplant process, which questions to ask, and how our team supports you during your journey.
Fitness on Dialysis
Movement and exercise during dialysis care depend on your health, strength, treatment type, access, and your care team’s guidance. Learn how to think about safe activity, pacing, daily movement, and questions to ask before changing your exercise routine.
Traveling on Dialysis
Travel with dialysis starts with planning ahead. Learn what to consider before a trip, including your dialysis treatment schedule, supplies, prescriptions, shipping details, emergency contacts, destination planning, and backup steps if plans change.
Working on Dialysis
Work and dialysis require planning around treatment time, appointments, training, energy, leave, and support needs. Learn how to prepare for conversations with your employers about your schedule, your responsibilities, and your treatment needs.
Exceptional Care With
Proven Outcomes
HDT Patients Transplanted in 2025
21
13% of HDT’s patient population successfully transitioned to transplant in 2025 (HDT Clinical Records)
Patients Transplanted in 2026
7
We started the year strong with 7 successful transplants as of July 2026 (HDT Clinical Records).
Of Patients Under 70 On the
National Transplant List
43
%
Surpassing the national average of 25%, proving that age is not always a barrier to the transplant list.
Lower Infection Rate
49
%
HDT patients frequently experience fewer complications compared to the national average for home therapies.
Exceptional Care, Proven Outcomes
HDT Patients Transplanted in 2025
21
13% of our patient population successfully transitioned to transplant in 2025 (Internal Clinical Records)
Patients Already Transplanted in 2026
7
We started the year strong with 7 successful transplants as of July 2026 (HDT Clinical Records).
Of Patients Under 70 On the National Transplant List
43
%
Surpassing the national average of 25%, proving that age is not always a barrier to the transplant list.
Lower Infection Rate
49
%
HDT patients often experience significantly fewer complications compared to the national average for home therapies.
Meet the HDT Team!
At Home Dialysis Therapies of San Diego, our team brings together decades of clinical experience and a shared commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. From nephrologists to registered nurses, every member plays a vital role in helping patients and caregivers live independently and confidently through their home dialysis journey.
Andrew King, M.D.
Medical Director, HDT North
Kimberly Harper, M.D.
Medical Director, HDT Chula Vista
Charles Ginsberg, M.D.
Medical Director, HDT Vista
Denise Barnes, R.N.
COO & Administrator
Necitas Pugeda, R.N.
Facility Manager, HDT South
Korri Savage, R.N.
Facility Manager, HDT North
See What Our Patients Have to Say About HDT
At Home Dialysis Therapies of San Diego, our greatest measure of success is the lives we’ve helped transform. These words from our patients reflect the compassion, expertise, and lasting relationships that define every aspect of our care.
“I am healthy again, and there is seldom a day when I don’t look back at this really rough time in my life and remember the kindness that was shared with me. I will always be thankful to the HDTSD staff for getting me through this dark time.”
Craig H.
HDT Patient
“From the moment you walk in the door you will be treated as family, not just another patient, and their first question is always “how do you feel?” and not “did you bring your flow sheets?””
Kender M.
HDT Patient
“Dr King and his team are amazing! They do care about their patients as if they were family. Dialysis is hard; but as soon as you enter you can feel you will be in good hands.”
Pascale M.
HDT Patient
Explore Home Dialysis Education and Resources
Read articles about home dialysis, treatment decisions, insurance coverage, and questions you and your family may face while managing dialysis.
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