The Dialysis Health Care Team

The care of each dialysis patient at the Southeastern Renal Dialysis Unit is individually planned and developed using the "total team" concept. A patient's health care team includes:

Physician: Thomas Bainbridge, M.D., is the Unit's Medical Director and is a board-certified nephrologist who oversees the patient's treatment and monitors his or her progress. Dr. Bainbridge is assisted by David Wadell, M.D. at the Keokuk location.

Nurses: Our nurses provide assessment of patients and provide responses to each treatment. They also coordinate treatment approach of the health care team.

Technicians: Have an active role as members of the team, assisting the nurse with patient care and maintenance of a safe environment.

Dietitian: Key individual who works directly with each patient and his or her family to integrate dietary needs and preferences.

Social Workers: Close the gap between needs and resources. They play a major part in helping maintain psychosocial stability.