The pediatric nephrology department diagnoses and treats kidney diseases and urinary tract disorders in infants, children, and adolescents. We provide a full range of services, including evaluating prenatal malformations and treating adolescents with complex issues.
A child may be referred to a pediatric nephrologist if there are signs of a kidney or urinary tract condition. They may also be referred if they need specialized treatment for an existing health issue.
Conditions we treat
Our team of pediatric nephrologists treats a wide range of urinary tract conditions and pediatric kidney diseases. These include:
- Acute and chronic kidney disease/failure
- Acute glomerulonephritis
- Cystic kidney diseases
- Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base disorders
- Glomerular diseases
- Hematuria
- Inherited kidney diseases
- Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones)
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Pediatric hypertension
- Proteinuria
- Urinary tract disorders