Nutrition Counseling Appointments

Work with an expert Registered Dietitian 1:1 for a personalized nutrition plan – usually covered by insurance

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How it works

Let’s get your nutrition plan on track! Work with an expert Registered Dietitian on a personalized plan to manage kidney disease or other concerns such as kidney stones, post-transplant nutrition, or post-nephrectomy nutrition.

Verify Benefits

Please begin by calling your insurance company to verify benefits for nutrition counseling. If you have Medicare, start here.

Book Appointment

Schedule your appointment through our online booking portal & complete your pre-session paperwork

Get Support

Meet with your dietitian to receive education, support, and a personally tailored plan to reach your goals

How to verify your benefits

Call your insurance using the provided script to verify your insurance benefits and ensure our appointment is covered. You are responsible for knowing and verifying your own insurance benefits. You may still be responsible for out of pocket costs such as co-pays, co-insurance, or late cancellation/no-show fees.

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Stop guessing what to eat and start feeling confident you’re on the right track.

If you’re tired of feeling overwhelmed by confusing kidney nutrition advice, you’re not alone. Many of my patients have gone down the Google rabbit hole prior to our first session, leading to confusion and frustration.

As a Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition, I’ve dedicated my career to helping people with kidney disease navigate the complexities of nutrition. I know its unique challenges in and out!

I offer personalized guidance to ensure you’re following the most up-to-date recommendations. Working with a kidney dietitian on a plan just for you means no more guessing or overly restrictive diets.

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Paying out of pocket?

I proudly offer class equitable cash-pay rates so you can get support, no matter your financial situation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please review these common questions before reaching out to book an appointment.

Most appointments take place via a secure telehealth platform. For patients local to Chicago, IL, I have limited in-person availability. Please contact me for available dates & times if you’d prefer to meet in person.

Initial Appointments are usually 75-90 minutes. Follow-ups are typically 30-45 minutes.

I can provide counseling services to patients in the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MO, MS, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VI, WA, WV, WI, and WY.

Due to licensure reasons, I am currently unable to see patients in the following states: AL, AR, DC, MD, MN, MT, NE, RI, and SD. If you live in one of the states but you are interested in working together, please email kate@yourkidneydietitian.com to provide more information about your request. 

As a new patient, you should go into this process expecting that it will take some time to feel comfortable with your new habits. It will likely take some time to see significant changes in your lab results. Change doesn’t happen overnight.

However, many of my patients do report improved energy levels within the first few weeks. Most report improved confidence in their food choices as well.

My patients also typically experience improved lab results: such as lower creatinine, improved GFR, better control of potassium and phosphorus, better blood pressure control, and improved blood sugar levels.

Many of my patients also make progress towards their weight goals – either weight loss or gain.

Most patients should plan to meet with me at least 3 times: 1 initial appointment and 2 follow-ups over a period of 2-3 months. Many patients work with me longterm, for 6-12 months or longer.

At the end of our first appointment, we can discuss what sort of ongoing support is needed. Each patient’s needs are individualized.

Absolutely! The right kidney nutrition plan for you needs to be tailored to YOUR unique needs – including your personal lab results.

Once you book your appointment, you’ll get an invitation to join my Patient Portal. Inside the portal, you will complete the new patient paperwork. You can also upload labs or any other documents for me to review before we meet. 

While kidney disease is my specialty area, I’m happy to work with patients with other health concerns. My other areas of interest include: diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, weight management (including patients on GLP-1 medications), plant-based nutrition, and general healthy eating. I only work with clients 18+ at this time.

If your PRIMARY nutrition concern is outside of my wheelhouse (including pediatric nutrition), I’m happy to help you find a provider who’s a better fit for your specific needs. If you’re in Illinois, check out the Illinois Nutrition Experts directory.

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