The Kidney and Hypertension Center opened its doors in 2002 offering care to patients with kidney diseases, hypertension (high blood pressure), kidney transplants and chronic kidney disease. Its services have expanded over the years to include: adult medicine and diabetes care. Dr. Rabadi is the only hypertension specialist in Grand Forks certified by the American Society of Hypertension. With the opening of hemodialysis and peritoneal (home) dialysis facilities, patients are able to receive their care under one roof. Dr. Rabadi believes “All patients should have access to their physician at all times. Having one physician in charge assures continuity of care. By utilizing services available under one roof, an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan can be made in a timely manner”. The Kidney and Hypertension Center staff include 21 highly trained professionals that provide personalized compassionate care. Prior to any visit a referral specialist verifies the patient’s insurance and its coverage of service. All patients can be seen at the clinic within days of their phone call. No referral is necessary to see our providers. At The Kidney and Hypertension Center, patients do come first! The Mazen-LeeLee Diabetes Center (located at The Kidney and Hypertension Center) offers diabetes education, continuous glucose monitoring, and insulin pump training. A registered dietitian and nurse are available to meet patients and their family needs. The Mazen-LeeLee Diabetes Center offers care to patients newly diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, uncontrolled diabetes, and gestational diabetes. Its mission is focused on providing high quality and comprehensive diabetes care to our community. The Kidney Institute of North Dakota (KIND) (located at The Kidney and Hypertension Center) is a peritoneal (home) dialysis facility which offers exceptional care and training for home dialysis patients. KIND opened in 2003 as the first independent home dialysis facility in North Dakota. Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is an alternative way of doing dialysis. Patients are trained to do their own dialysis at home, giving them independence and control over their disease. The Kidney Institute of North Dakota includes nursing staff, a dietitian and a social worker. Aurora Dialysis (located at The Kidney and Hypertension Center) opened in 2008 and is the first independent, state of the art hemodialysis facility in the state of North Dakota offering exceptional dialysis care in a warm, comforting environment. The unit has reclining heat/massage chairs with flat screen TVs for each patient. Aurora Dialysis staff offer holistic and individualized care to patients and their families. Aurora Dialysis currently has 12 stations with the ability to expand to 20 stations. Aurora Dialysis is staffed with nurses, hemodialysis technicians, a dietitian and a social worker.
