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Getting to the clinic
Around the clinic
ABOUT THE CLINIC
At Diaverum, we offer our patients consistently high standards of care in every one of our clinics worldwide. While our care excellence, based on a highly standardized approach, drives superior medical outcomes, we also know the importance of truly empowering patients, their families and caregivers. Our empathetic culture delivers a holistic renal care experience, as well as a warm and friendly atmosphere to ensure our patients can regain their strength both physically and emotionally.
We passionately believe that everyone deserves to live a fulfilling life. That's why we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of renal patients, holding our true care culture at the heart of everything we do.
The Diaverum clinic in Cracow has been part of Diaverum since 2001 and offers 41 dialysis stations.
OPENING HOURS OUTPATIENT CLINIC
Tuesday 07:30 – 11:30
Wednesday 07:30 – 11:30
At Diaverum, we are dedicated to helping our patients live as normally as possible. This can feel like a big challenge if you need to have regular treatments, such as dialysis, which is why we have set up our d.HOLIDAY programme. We know that taking a holiday can be an important part of enjoying life. Patients, who wish to travel, to do so with complete confidence, either in Poland or in the rest of the world.
About Cracow:
Cracow is one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland region. The unique architecture of the most famous Polish city was already recognised in 1978, when the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list was created. The historic centre of Krakow was placed on the list, including the Old Town with its main square, the Cloth Hall and the St. Mary’s Basilica, the buildings of the oldest university in Poland, churches, monasteries, tenements and palaces, as well as the Wawel Hill, the Wawel Castle and the cathedral, along with the adjacent Stradom and Kazimierz districts.
Treatment Hours
Monday - Saturday |
06:30
— 23:15
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Treatments
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Haemodialysis |
Yes |
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Peritoneal dialysis |
Yes |
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d.HOLIDAY |
Yes |
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Kidney Transplant |
No |
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Patients with HIV |
Yes |
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Patients with Hepatitis B |
Yes |
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Patients with Hepatitis C |
Yes |
FACILITIES
Dialysis Stations |
41 |
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Refreshments |
No |
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TV screens |
Yes |
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Free WiFi |
No |
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Free transfer |
Yes |
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Free parking |
No |
Clinic Team
Grażyna Wyrwicz-Zielińska MD, PhD |
Medical director |
Magdalena Utracka |
Clinic manager |
FAQs
Upon entering the dialysis clinic, a nurse will check your blood pressure, body weight, temperature, and pulse. Then you’ll be escorted to a dialysis room, where you’ll be connected with a dialysis machine via the port. For the next three to five hours your blood will be cleansed by the dialyzer machine. During your dialysis sessions, you'll sit or lie on a recliner or bed.
The dialysis treatment process can be tiring and since you can’t move around during it, it’s a smart idea to bring your books, phone or laptop, to help pass the time.
Some people report that they feel a little lightheaded during dialysis treatment. However, many people find the treatment to be pain-free and even relaxing. All our dialysis clinics have televisions and most of them has free Wi-Fi for use with a mobile device (please ask the staff for details). You may read, or talk to other patients.
Please use headphones while you watching TV or listening to the radio, so as not to disturb other patients.
Remember to bring picture ID for your first treatment. Also, if you wear glasses or use hearing aids, remember to bring those with you. Bring your medication lists, laboratory results and medical history.
Wear comfortable clothes, because you’ll be spending a couple of hours in a dialysis clinic during each kidney dialysis session, it is important to dress comfortably. What you wear should be loose. Also, wear a clothing that will make it easy for your healthcare team to reach your access.
Please, also take a change of shoes with you.
An individualized treatment plan is written for each patient. Conventional hemodialysis requires visits to a clinic three times a week. Usually, each hemodialysis treatment lasts 4-5 hours.
Treatment can be changed if there are no clinical contraindications. Patients who switch from hemodialysis to peritoneal dialysis will need to have a PD catheter placed. This is usually done as an outpatient procedure.
Transportation to and from the dialysis treatment is organized as part of a comprehensive hemodialysis service. You travel with other patients.