Kidney disease nutrition — Houston & Sugar Land, TX
CKD Dietitian in Houston, TX
Specialized medical nutrition therapy for chronic kidney disease — all stages, dialysis, and transplant. Protect your kidney function and feel better with a personalized renal diet from a registered dietitian.
Fast appointments — no long wait lists. Most visits covered by insurance.
Insurance accepted
BCBS, Aetna, Ambetter, Curative, UHC
Seen within 24 hours
Fast appointments, no long wait lists
Sugar Land office
2245 Texas Dr Ste 300, Sugar Land, TX
Telehealth available
Virtual visits across all of Texas
Your diet is one of the most powerful tools for protecting your kidneys
Chronic kidney disease requires careful attention to what you eat and drink. The right renal diet can slow the progression of CKD, reduce complications, and help you feel significantly better — but the guidelines are complex and change depending on your stage, labs, and other health conditions.
Rawaa Khalil Elabbassi, MS, RDN, LD specializes in renal nutrition and has worked with CKD patients at all stages — from early-stage CKD to dialysis and post-transplant care. She translates complex lab values into practical, culturally appropriate eating plans that fit your life in Houston and Sugar Land.
What we address
CKD Stages 1–5 (pre-dialysis)
Stage-appropriate nutrition to slow progression, manage symptoms, and preserve kidney function as long as possible.
Hemodialysis & peritoneal dialysis
Dialysis-specific nutrition: managing fluid, potassium, phosphorus, protein, and sodium with your dialysis schedule.
Kidney transplant nutrition
Pre- and post-transplant dietary guidance to optimize outcomes and manage immunosuppressant-related side effects.
CKD + diabetes (diabetic nephropathy)
Balancing renal diet restrictions with blood sugar management — a complex combination that requires specialized expertise.
Potassium & phosphorus management
Practical strategies to manage high potassium and phosphorus through food choices and preparation techniques.
Protein & fluid management
Individualized protein targets based on your stage and labs, plus fluid restriction guidance for dialysis patients.
What your first visit looks like
Review your kidney labs
We analyze your GFR, creatinine, BUN, potassium, phosphorus, albumin, and other relevant values to understand your current kidney function and nutritional status.
Build your renal diet plan
You receive a personalized, stage-appropriate eating plan that accounts for your food preferences, cultural background, and other health conditions.
Ongoing monitoring & adjustments
As your labs change, your diet needs to change too. Follow-up visits keep your plan current and help you navigate new challenges.
Insurance accepted — most visits at $0 copay
We accept BCBS, Aetna, Ambetter, Curative, and UHC. We verify your benefits before your first visit at no charge.
Frequently asked questions
Protect your kidneys with the right nutrition plan
Book your first visit today. Most patients are seen within days — no long wait lists.
In-person at 2245 Texas Dr Ste 300, Sugar Land, TX 77479 · Telehealth across Texas