Kidney Conditions We Treat

Kidney specialists (nephrologists) at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles treat all types of pediatric kidney diseases. Some children are born with conditions that cause kidney damage. It’s also possible to develop kidney problems during childhood and adolescence.

Kidney diseases in children can lead to kidney failure, also known as end-stage renal disease (ESRD). When kidney failure occurs, a child needs dialysis to filter their blood and remove fluids until they get a donor kidney.

CHLA has one of the nation’s most successful, longest-running kidney transplant programs. We offer all types of kidney transplants to help your child enjoy their best life.

Types of Pediatric Kidney Conditions That May Require Kidney Transplants

Different kidney diseases in children can cause kidney failure, leading to dialysis and the need for a pediatric kidney transplant.

Congenital kidney conditions (present at birth)

  • Prune belly syndrome
  • Renal agenesis
  • Renal dysplasia
  • Renal hypoplasia
  • Obstructive uropathy (posterior urethral valves)
  • Vesicoureteral reflux

Inherited genetic kidney disorders

  • Alport syndrome
  • Congenital nephrotic syndrome
  • Nephropathic and juvenile cystinosis
  • Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
  • Oxalosis

Other kidney conditions

  • Acute (sudden-onset) kidney failure
  • Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Lupus nephritis
  • ANCA-associated glomerulonephritis
  • Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)
  • IgA nephropathy (Berger’s disease)
  • IgA vasculitis (Henoch-Schönlein purpura)
  • Kidney cancer (Wilms tumor)
  • Nephrotic syndrome

Kidney Transplant Care at Children's Hospital Los Angeles

We perform all types of pediatric kidney transplants. Learn more about the leading-edge care your child receives at our Kidney Transplant Program.

Contact us

The Kidney Transplant Program at CHLA welcomes new patients, referrals and second opinions. Please contact us to make an appointment.