About Us
Prodigy Dialysis is a state-of-the-art dialysis facility located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The facility houses 12 dialysis machines and currently serves over 60 patients on hemodialysis and over 15 patients on peritoneal dialysis.
It is operated by an excellent team of nurses and technicians, dedicated to the overall healthcare and general well-being of their patients. Included in this staff is a dietician to oversee nutrition and eating habits of patients and also a social worker to ease the burden of transportation and expenses, as well as other help and services.
Prodigy Dialysis now offers research options to its patients, allowing them forms of new treatment modalities at no cost to the patient. Prodigy Dialysis works closely with the sponsors involved in research to ensure the safety and rights of each and every patient.
Prodigy Dialysis is operated under the direction of Dr. George J. Frem, American Board Certified in Nephrology and Hypertension. Dr. Frem was born in Jounieh, Lebanon. He came to the United States in 1978 and completed his medical schooling in 1986. He holds several degrees in medicine and speaks three languages.
Prodigy Dialysis is a growing business, and looking toward the future with new ideas and expansion. Call or stop by today and meet our outstanding staff—see for yourself why Prodigy is such a special place.
Our mission is …
- To provide the best dialysis treatment available, for a better quality of life.
- To treat the dialysis patient with compassion and respect in a caring environment.
Our Services
Hemodialysis
In hemodialysis, your blood flows, a few ounces at a time, through a filter that cleans your blood, and balances electrolytes. The clean blood is then returned to your body. Hemodialysis removes the harmful wastes, salts and fluid, helping to control blood pressure and maintain the right balance of chemicals in your body. Hemodialysis patients follow a strict regimen, most having the process done three times a week, at an average of 4 hours each treatment. Vascular access is needed for hemodialysis. It is usually placed in the forearm, but can also be in the upper chest, groin, or neck. Patients must carefully monitor their diet and fluids.
Peritoneal Dialysis
In peritoneal dialysis, a soft tube called a catheter is used to fill your abdomen with a cleansing liquid called dialysis solution. The walls of the abdomen are lined with a membrane called the peritoneum. It allows waste products and extra fluid to pass from your blood into the solution which contains dextrose, a sugar that pulls waste and extra fluid into the abdominal cavity. All these wastes leave your body when the dialysis solution is drained. The process is done 4 times a day or nightly if using a cycler.
We at Prodigy Dialysis offer the following services:
- In-center hemodialysis
This is the most common form of dialysis at present. Times of dialysis vary, but generally patients come to the clinic three times a week for 4 to 5 hours each treatment. At the clinic, patients have heated reclining chairs with TVs built in, and earphones. Patients at Prodigy may choose to have a laptop during treatment to “Surf” the web! At Prodigy, patients are monitored closely during the treatment. Every patient is given a “little comfort package” including a bag, a blanket, and a set of earphones. - Home hemodialysis
This is for patients who live far, do not like to travel, and prefer the solace of being treated in their own home. Home Hemodialysis is most commonly is done 5 to 6 days a week, with shorter treatments, 2-3 hours each. Many patients claim that malaise and fatigue are eased with more frequent, daily dialysis. - Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
During CAPD, the dialysate solution stays in your abdomen for approximately 4 to 6 hours. Then, the solution is drained out of your abdomen. Your abdomen is then refilled with fresh solution. You will change the solution around 4 times a day. This is the most common form of peritoneal dialysis. - Continuous Cycling Peritoneal Dialysis
During CCPD, a machine automatically fills and drains the dialysate from your abdomen. The process takes approximately 10 hours, therefore, you can perform this form of dialysis while you sleep. - Nocturnal Dialysis
Coming soon to Prodigy Dialysis. Nocturnal Dialysis is done 10 to 12 hours, while the patient is completely asleep.
