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 …
Nephrology
From genetic anomalies to effects of cancer, the Pediatric Bone and Mineral Metabolism Clinic addresses rare and diverse conditions
Neil Paloian, MD, associate professor in the Division of Nephrology, is director of the multidisciplinary Pediatric Bone and Mineral Metabolism Clinic at American Family Children’s Hospital. He is skilled at diagnosing rare disorders of metabolism affecting bone growth and maintenance and other body processes.
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, …
New Faculty Focus: Benjamin Spector
Q&A with Benjamin Spector, MD, MS, assistant professor, Division of Nephrology Hometown: Seattle, Washington Educational/professional background: I earned my undergraduate degree at the University of Washington before moving to Iowa City, Iowa, for medical school …
Department of Pediatrics members’ work with UW Health Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Center is featured in ‘Quarterly’ magazine
The Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Center opened in March 2022. It works in tandem with the Center for Perinatal Care, a joint program between UW Health and UnityPoint Health–Meriter Hospital, where it is located. Recently …
Sharon Bartosh receives ASPN Outstanding Service Award
The American Society of Pediatric Nephrology (ASPN) awarded its inaugural Outstanding Service Award to Sharon Bartosh, MD, professor and chief, Division of Nephrology. The award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the ASPN …
New APP Focus: Mary Wiesen
Q&A with Mary Wiesen, MSN, RN, CPNP, pediatric nurse practitioner in the Division of Nephrology Hometown: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Educational/professional background: I have a BS from UW–Madison and an MSN from Marquette University in …
New Faculty Focus: Taylor House
Q&A with Taylor House, MD, MS, assistant professor, Division of Nephrology Hometown: Marmaduke, Arkansas Educational/professional background: I earned my undergraduate degree from Arkansas State University and my MD from the University of Arkansas for Medical …
‘This is a problem for Neil’: Neil Paloian and multidisciplinary team featured in NYT Magazine’s ‘Diagnosis’
A 17-month-old girl with X-linked hypophosphatemia leads an active life today thanks to a treatment plan developed by Neil Paloian, MD, assistant professor, Nephrology, Blaise Nemeth, MD, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, and members of UW Health’s …