03/04/2026
Congratulations to our very own Vacherie Dialysis Center for this huge accomplishment! We are so thankful to be part of St. James Parish.
St. James Parish Recognizes Vacherie Dialysis as Business of the Month
Convent, LA – The St. James Parish Economic Development Board is proud to recognize Vacherie Dialysis as the February 2026 Business of the Month, recognizing the clinic’s longstanding commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate kidney care to residents of St. James Parish and surrounding communities.
Vacherie Dialysis offers comprehensive care services, including in-center dialysis, home dialysis options, and collaborative transplant support through partnerships with leading medical institutions such as Tulane University. By delivering essential treatments close to home, the clinic ensures patients can access consistent care while remaining connected to their families and support systems.
Vacherie Dialysis is owned and operated Dr. Mustafa Hatipoglu, a nephrologist whose dedication to patient-centered care spans four decades. Dr. Hatipoglu was born and raised in Turkey, before immigrating to America at 29 to complete his advanced training and his residency at St. Louis Hospital in Missouri. He completed further training at Louisiana State University and then pursued his lifelong dream of opening his own clinic.
Today, the practice includes seven clinics strategically located throughout South Louisiana, with additional branches in Gramercy, Metairie, Chalmette, LaPlace, Morgan City, and Raceland. This regional presence allows dialysis patients to receive life-sustaining treatment close to home, a priority for patients who need dialysis multiple times a week.
Dr. Hatipoglu said, “Local care for kidney problems is very important since dialysis is done three times a week. Patients need a service close to home, which is why I’ve sought to expand services over the years, allowing patients to be conveniently served and maintain a high quality of care. All of our clinics are fully owned by our practice, and we constantly seek to invest in the best technology to better serve our patients.”
This year, Dr. Hatipoglu will celebrate 40 years since opening his first clinic. This accomplishment is made even more meaningful as he is joined by his daughter, Dr. Arzu Hatipoglu the medical director for the practice and a fellow nephrologist.
Dr. Hatipoglu encourages residents to take their health seriously, and prioritize a healthy lifestyle as a preventative. He said, “The biggest tip is to monitor your weight and stay in a healthy range, and to watch salt intake since it can increase blood pressure. For example, if you know you have a hereditary history of high blood pressure, don’t ignore that. Take care of yourself and prioritize prevention and a healthy lifestyle. Louisiana has a high rate of diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney issues that is due to lifestyle and diet. Lifestyle is a very important factor in our health.”
Vacherie Dialysis Center
2504 LA-20 Vacherie, La 70090
Office: 225.265.9030
Hours: M/W/F 5:00AM-3:00PM
Congratulations to Vacherie Dialysis on being the St. James Parish February Business of the Month!
