DaVita Inc. announces the following webcast:

  What:     DaVita Q3 2003 Earnings Conference Call

  When:     11/03/03 @ 1:00 p.m. Eastern

  Where:    http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/ajwz391246958gf12.html

  How:      Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the
            address above.

  Contact:  LeAnne Zumwalt
            Vice President
            310-750-2072
            lzumwalt@davita.com

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DaVita is a leading provider of dialysis services for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure. The Company owns and operates kidney dialysis centers and home peritoneal dialysis programs domestically in 33 states, as well as Washington, D.C. As of June 30, 2003, DaVita operated 539 outpatient dialysis facilities serving 47,000 patients, including 3,300 patients in 29 centers under management.

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SOURCE: DaVita Inc.