What is Dialysis?
Dialysis is a life-sustaining treatment that performs the work of the kidneys when they are no longer able to function properly. It removes waste, excess fluid, and toxins from the blood while helping maintain the body’s chemical balance. Dialysis supports health, manages symptoms, and improves quality of life for patients with kidney disease or kidney failure.
Who Can Benefit from Dialysis?
People with chronic kidney disease, kidney failure or severely reduced kidney function can benefit from dialysis. It is often needed when the kidneys can no longer effectively remove waste and excess fluid from the body. Dialysis may be a short-term or long-term treatment, depending on a patient’s condition and overall care plan.
What to Expect from your Care?
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Outpatient Hemodialysis
Comprehensive dialysis treatments in an outpatient setting providing easy access.
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A personalized care plan
Treatments are tailored to your individual medical needs, with a skilled care team helping you manage your condition and maintain quality of life.
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Treatment and follow-up
Treatments are carefully monitored to keep you safe and comfortable, with ongoing follow-up that includes regular check-ins, lab tests and adjustments to your plan to support your health and well-being.
Getting care from one of our providers? The MyChart patient portal gives you easy access to your health information and care updates.
Why Choose Our Marie Lorenz Dialysis Center?
Quality care you can trust. The Marie Lorenz Dialysis Center is staffed by a skilled, multidisciplinary team, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, dialysis technicians, a social worker, a dietitian and dedicated support staff, ensuring safe, expert care every step of the way.
A comfortable, patient-centered environment. Our 12 dialysis stations are designed to provide a welcoming and supportive setting, helping patients feel at ease during their treatments.
Convenient access close to home. Located in the community, the center allows patients to receive life-sustaining hemodialysis without traveling far, making it easier to stay on schedule with their care.
Meet Your Care Team
Muhammed Javed, MD, medical director, dialysis
Dr. Muhammed Javed is a board-certified nephrologist who has practiced in both the Bradford and Olean communities for over 30 years. He’s currently serving as the medical director for dialysis units, DaVita Healthcare in Bradford and Marie Lorenz Dialysis Unit in Olean. He earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and completed his nephrology fellowship at SUNY Downstate.
Where You Receive Dialysis Care
Marie Lorenz Dialysis Center
How do I schedule an appointment
Getting Started
Request an appointment online, call our care team at 716-375-6900 or talk with your primary care provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hemodialysis is a treatment that filters waste and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are no longer able to do so effectively.
Dialysis is provided three shifts per day, six days a week, offering flexibility to meet patient needs and schedules.
Most hemodialysis treatments last approximately four hours.
Treatments are typically performed three times per week, as prescribed by your physician. Your care plan is personalized to your individual medical needs.
Your care team may include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, dialysis technicians, a social worker and a registered dietitian, all working together to support your medical, nutritional and emotional needs.
Our team is committed to helping patients feel informed, comfortable and supported throughout every step of their dialysis journey.
For more information about dialysis and kidney health, visit the National Kidney Foundation website.