Nephrology
We treat renal problems in neonates, infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
Our goals are optimal growth, nutrition and quality of life for our patients. Our support and follow-up services include education and counseling for patients and their families.
Our care involves a team approach. The team includes clinic, transplant and dialysis nurses, dietitians, family, Nephrology physicians, nurse practitioners and social workers.
Our specialized services include:
- Home dialysis training
- Kidney transplantation program
We provide a summer camp, a parent support group, activities and a newsletter.
Diagnoses or Conditions Treated
- Acute and chronic glomerular disorders
- Cystic renal diseases
- Dialysis for end-stage renal disease
- Fluid and electrolyte abnormalities
- Hypertension
- Inherited renal diseases
- Kidney transplants
- Metabolic bone disease
- Renal stones
- Urinary tract infections
Physician Leadership
- Allison Eddy, MD, Division Head
- Sandra L. Watkins, MD, Clinic Chief
Patient Education Materials
- Kidney Biopsy and Your Child (PDF 78KB) (Español)
- Explains what a kidney biopsy is and how it's done. Includes what happens before and the day of the biopsy, how to care for your child at home and when the results come back.
- Lasix Renal Scan (PDF 47KB)
- Describes the Lasix renal scan test in the Radiology department, including how to prepare your child for it, where to check in, how long it takes and what happens during the test.
- Pain Control for Short-term Acute Pain (PDF 215KB) (Español | Russian | Vietnamese)
- At-a-glance summary of key issues central to controlling your child's pain in the hospital after surgery, medical procedure or injury.
- Ultrasound (PDF 50KB)
- An ultrasound is an exam that uses sound waves to view and make pictures of parts of your child's body. This flyer describes how ultrasound examinations are done, and how to prepare a child for the test.