Resource Guide for Kidney Stones

National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse Address: 3 Information Way Bethesda, MD 20892-3580 Phone: 1-800-891-5390 E-mail Address: nkudic@info.niddk.nih.gov Internet Address: http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov Description of Services Provided: This agency provides information about kidney diseases to patients and their families, healthcare professionals, and the public. They answer questions, develop and distribute publications, and work with related professional and patient organizations and government agencies to coordinate resources about kidney and urologic diseases. National Kidney Foundation Address: 30 East 33rd St. New York, NY 10016 Phone: 1-800-622-9010 E-mail Address: info@kidney.org Internet Address: http://www.kidney.org Description of Services Provided: NKF provides information about kidney diseases to patients and healthcare professionals. The Local Affiliates page of their website lists Kidney Foundation offices by state.

Oxalosis and Hyperoxaluria Foundation Address: 201 E. 19th St., #12E New York, NY 10003 Phone: 1-800-643-8699 (US toll free) 212-777-0470 Internet Address: http://www.ohf.org Description of Services Provided: This is an online resource for people with hyperoxaluria and also for their families and healthcare providers. The site includes links to related websites and Internet-based research tools like Medline. Consumers can order or download several useful books onlineone gives the oxalate content of foods and the other is a low-oxalate cookbook. Last reviewed February 2007 by David Juan, MD Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.