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Dialysis in Orlando, United States
Travelling to Orlando and need holiday dialysis while you're there? Below are 2 dialysis centers in and near Orlando. Tell us your dates and we'll confirm availability and book your sessions.
Dialysis centers in Orlando
Centers we've identified in or near Orlando. Confirm availability and details directly — Dialysis Go verifies and books your session as part of arranging your visit.
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Dialysis abroad only works if you're covered for it. Check each policy's wording on pre-existing conditions before you rely on it.
DaVita Orlando Dialysis
116 Sturtevant St, Orlando, FL 32806
Tel: 833-598-1109
Highest-rated hotel nearby: The Delaney Hotel — 9.3/10 (845 reviews), 0.5 km away
DaVita Metrowest Dialysis
4578 S Kirkman Rd, Orlando, FL 32811
Tel: 1-800-424-6589
Near International Drive / Universal Orlando, convenient for visitors.
Highest-rated hotel nearby: Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel — 8.9/10 (740 reviews), 1.7 km away
Planning dialysis in Orlando
- Centers listed
- 2
- Typical cost per session
- $400–$1,200 (if paying privately)
- Peak season
- Year-round, peaking at US school holidays (summer, Christmas and spring break)
- Nearest airport
- Orlando International (MCO)
- Language
- English
Costs are indicative ranges for United States, not quotes. Estimate your whole trip.
Who pays for dialysis in Orlando?
- US Medicare patients travelling within the US: Medicare covers dialysis at Medicare-certified facilities in any state, on the same terms as at home.
- Medicare Advantage: plans must cover dialysis while you're temporarily outside their service area, but call your plan before you travel to confirm how to arrange it. Private insurance: check whether the destination unit is in network.
- International visitors: there is no reciprocal cover, so you pay the clinic directly — the US is one of the most expensive places to have dialysis. Check your travel insurance covers pre-existing kidney disease.
- Canadian residents: some provincial health plans reimburse part of the cost of dialysis out of the country. Check the rate and paperwork with your province before you travel.
When to book
Book 4–6 weeks ahead within the US, longer for peak season. Your home unit's social worker can send your records to the visiting unit. Peak season in Orlando: Year-round, peaking at US school holidays (summer, Christmas and spring break).
Emergency numbers in Orlando
In an emergency, call 911 for an ambulance. Tell the operator you're on dialysis and which unit treats you, and keep your access details and medication list with you.
911Ambulance, police and fire911 works from any phone, including foreign mobiles on roaming. Ambulance rides are billed in the US, so keep your travel insurance details handy.
What the unit in Orlando will ask for
- Your current dialysis prescription (dialyser, dry weight, access, anticoagulation).
- Blood results from the last 4–6 weeks, including virology (hepatitis B and C, HIV).
- Records from your last few sessions and a current medication list.
- A referral or fit-to-travel letter from your nephrologist.
- An MRSA screen and recent ECG, if the unit asks for them.
Each unit has its own list — read the full travel guide or check entry requirements for United States.
Wheelchair rental in Orlando
Long days, dialysis fatigue and unfamiliar streets add up. Renting a wheelchair or mobility scooter for your stay in Orlando saves your energy for the things you came to do.
- Book a few weeks ahead in peak season and ask for delivery to your hotel, so the chair is waiting when you arrive.
- Tell the supplier your weight, seat width and how you'll use it — a lightweight folding chair for taxis, or a power chair or scooter for longer distances.
- Ask your airline for free wheelchair assistance at both airports when you book your flight; it's separate from renting a chair for your stay.
- Check the dialysis unit and your hotel have step-free access, and whether the unit can lend a chair between the entrance and your station.
Things to do in Orlando around dialysis
Most people feel tired after a session, so keep treatment days light and save the big outings for days off. Effort ratings are a rough guide — you know your own energy best.
On session days
Easy
Disney Springs
Free to enter, with shops, restaurants and entertainment on flat walkways.
Easy
Lake Eola Park
A downtown lakeside loop with swan boats, quiet in the evening.
Easy
ICON Park
The big observation wheel on International Drive gives views over the parks in about 20 minutes.
On free days
Strenuous
Walt Disney World or Universal
Theme park days mean long walks and queues in the heat. Save them for days with no session, and consider renting a scooter or wheelchair.
Moderate
Kennedy Space Center
About an hour's drive. Mostly indoor exhibits plus bus tours, a good break from the parks.
Easy
Winter Park
A leafy town with a scenic boat tour on the chain of lakes, about 20 minutes from downtown.
Tips for Orlando on dialysis
- Disney and Universal both let you bring your own snacks and drinks, which helps you stick to your diet and fluid limits. Check the current rules before you go.
- Florida heat and humidity make you thirsty. Use ice chips or frozen grapes to stay within your fluid limit.
Tickets and tours for Orlando: Tiqets · KKday · Welcome Pickups Sightseeing. Timed tickets make it easier to plan around your sessions. More on sightseeing with dialysis.
Dialysis in Orlando: common questions
- Is there a dialysis center in Orlando?
- Yes. We list 2 dialysis centers in and near Orlando: DaVita Orlando Dialysis and DaVita Metrowest Dialysis.
- How much does holiday dialysis cost in Orlando?
- If you're paying privately, expect roughly $400–$1,200 per haemodialysis session in United States. Among the most expensive destinations for visiting-patient dialysis. The clinic sets the exact price, and we confirm it with you before anything is booked.
- Does Medicare cover dialysis in Orlando?
- US Medicare patients travelling within the US: Medicare covers dialysis at Medicare-certified facilities in any state, on the same terms as at home. Medicare Advantage: plans must cover dialysis while you're temporarily outside their service area, but call your plan before you travel to confirm how to arrange it. Private insurance: check whether the destination unit is in network.
- How far ahead should I book dialysis in Orlando?
- Book 4–6 weeks ahead within the US, longer for peak season. Your home unit's social worker can send your records to the visiting unit. Peak season in Orlando is year-round, peaking at US school holidays (summer, Christmas and spring break).
- What can I do in Orlando on a dialysis day?
- Keep treatment days short and low-effort — for example Disney Springs, Lake Eola Park and ICON Park. Save bigger outings like Walt Disney World or Universal and Kennedy Space Center for days without a session.
- Which airport is closest to Orlando?
- Orlando International (MCO). Try to book your first session within a day or two of landing so you don't go too long between treatments.
- What is the emergency number in Orlando?
- Call 911 for an ambulance in Orlando (ambulance, police and fire). Tell the operator you're on dialysis and keep your access details and medication list with you.
- Can I rent a wheelchair in Orlando?
- Yes — mobility equipment suppliers in and around Orlando rent manual wheelchairs, power chairs and scooters by the day or week, and many deliver to your hotel. Book ahead in peak season, and ask your airline separately for free wheelchair assistance at the airport.
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