Nutrition Education

Healthy eating is essential to promoting optimal health and preventing progression of diseases.  St. Clair Specialty Physicians is proud to offer nutritional counseling and education to patients at all of our locations.  Our registered dietitian works collaboratively with the patient and their doctor to assess the nutritional status and provide meaningful education.

The nutritional services offered by St. Clair Specialty Physicians include:

• Working with patients and physicians to determine dietary needs
• Formulating diets and realistic goals to improve health status
• Educating the patient and their caregivers on specific dietary treatment plans
• Evaluating the patient's ability to adhere to a prescribed diet
  

Nutritional services are covered by Medicare for patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) or diabetes. Note that a physician referral must be obtained prior to your scheduled visit. Patients also have the option to pay out-of-pocket for their visit. Please contact our office for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Our professional staff recommend the following websites on healthy eating:

National Kidney Foundation A to Z Health Guide
Informative diet and nutrition articles from the NKF

DaVita Diet & Nutrition
Articles, videos and recipes for patients with CKD

American Association of Kidney Patients
A wealth of healthy eating information for kidney patients