Division of Nephrology

 

Our Division has been a pioneer for nearly four decades in providing expert, specialized care to children suffering from advanced kidney diseases.

Our expert staff treat children from infancy through adolescence with a wide range of kidney disorders, including acute renal failure, end stage renal disease, hypertension, nephrotic syndrome, urinary tract infection, and other acquired diseases and injuries. 

We are pioneering new tools, treatments and lifestyle-changing clinical programs.  We are at the forefront of regional, national and international efforts to bring about healthier lives for children.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

General Nephrology
Our physicians see patients with a wide range of general nephrologic problems referred by community physicians. We make every effort to see patients quickly (within 24-48 hours) when needed.

Dialysis
In 1967, we became one of the first groups in the nation to provide comprehensive dialysis services.  At any given time, we care for approximately 65 patients who are undergoing chronic dialysis. Vast improvements in dialysis technology and clinical expertise enable even the smallest of children, including newborns, to receive safe, effective dialysis. Peritoneal dialysis is preferentially used to treat young, small patients since families can be trained to handle this procedure at home.

Imagine Spring 2008 Publication highlights our kidney transplant successes

Renal (Kidney) Transplantation Program
In conjunction with the Division of Urology and Division of General Pediatric Surgery, we care for patients who receive kidney transplants. The source of the transplant is either living related donor (usually a parent) or a cadaveric donor.  The Program is extremely successful, achieving patient and graft survival statistics that rival the finest programs in the United States.