The Pediatric Nephrology Division aims to provide comprehensive, outpatient consultative care for children with kidney-related concerns including; hematuria, proteinuria, hypertension, nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, recurrent UTI’s, vesicoureteral reflux, congenital urinary tract anomalies, cystic kidney diseases, hereditary kidney diseases, kidney stones, tubular disorders, disorders of calcium/phosphorus/bone metabolism, kidney failure and kidney transplantation.
We provide a full range of acute inpatient care for children experiencing hypertensive urgency/emergency, acute nephritis and acute renal failure including diagnostic percutaneous renal biopsy. Our pediatric nephrology and dialysis support staff offer a complete range of renal replacement therapies including peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, CVVH and CVVHD to support children requiring renal replacement therapy.
For those children with chronic kidney failure we offer home peritoneal dialysis or in-center outpatient hemodialysis in our state of the art American Family Children’s Hospital. The goal of care for children with renal failure is successful renal transplantation. We offer nationally and internationally recognized expertise in transplant surgery and pediatric renal transplantation, particularly in the area of novel immunosuppression options including “prednisone-free”.
Recent News
Sharon Bartosh appointed council member for International Pediatric Nephrology Association
The International Pediatric Nephrology Association (IPNA) is a global non-profit organization that leads efforts to enhance the care for children with kidney disease through advocacy, education, training, and research. Sharon Bartosh, MD, professor and chief …
From genetic anomalies to effects of cancer, the Pediatric Bone and Mineral Metabolism Clinic addresses rare and diverse conditions
Several rare and serious bone conditions only become evident as affected children become toddlers. As they stand and make attempts to walk, they may show unexpected difficulty, unusual gaits, or even experience broken bones. Brittle …
Two Department of Pediatrics early-career researchers selected for Journeys & Frontiers in Pediatric Research program
Each year, the Journeys & Frontiers in Pediatric Research program offers inspiring career stories, career development mentoring, feedback on research, and networking opportunities to a select group of 100 early-career participants. Provided by the American …
Rachel Engen begins role as chair of the OPTN Pediatric Transplantation Committee
On July 1, Rachel Engen, MD, assistant professor, Division of Nephrology, became chair of the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network (OPTN) Pediatric Transplantation Committee. Engen will serve in this role for two years, followed by a one-year …
After two years in planning, the Pediatric Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy Program marks its first year of successes
After two years of planning and preparation from 2020 to late 2022, Allison Redpath, MD, associate professor and medical director of pediatric dialysis, Division of Nephrology, and Melissa Cercone, MD, associate professor and fellowship director, …
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