Our
Company

Who We Are

Fresenius Medical Care  (NYSE: FMS) is the world’s leading company devoted to patient-oriented renal therapy.  Through over 2,700 clinics kidney dialysis clinics in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and Africa, we provide 32 million life-saving dialysis treatment to more than 215,000 patients worldwide. We are also the world's pre-eminent provider of dialysis products such as hemodialysis machines, dialyzers and related disposable products.  Chronic kidney failure is a condition that affects about 2 million individuals worldwide.  Fresenius Medical Care’s 2010 revenues exceeded $12 billion.

In the United States, Fresenius Medical Care is the largest provider of dialysis products and services.  With over 1,800 kidney dialysis clinics, we care for nearly 138,000 patients. Our clinical laboratory unit, Spectra furnishes 57 million renal-specific lab tests annually. Whether it is managed care, clinical educational or management services, clinical trial management, dialysis machines, supplies or renal pharmaceuticals, Fresenius Medical Care offers a comprehensive portfolio of caring and knowledge for the renal community.

US Employees : 45,000

Major U.S. Locations
Waltham MA: Corporate Headquarters
Nashville TN:  Clinical Affairs
Ogden UT:  Manufacturing
Walnut Creek CA:  Manufacturing

Leadership
Ben Lipps, Chairman and CEO Fresenius Medical Care
Rice Powell, CEO Fresenius Medical Care North America and
                   Deputy Chairman of the Management Board

Fresenius Medical Care North America
920 Winter Street
Waltham, MA 02451-1457
781/ 699-9000
800/ 662-1237