Kidney Transplantation and Dialysis Program
Kidney failure is undoubtedly one of the most complex health problems a child can face. In the Renal (Kidney) Transplantation and Dialysis Program at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, we offer services and care designed to meet the diverse needs of referring physicians, patients and their families. We also offer extensive expertise and experience; since the program's inception in 1992, we have performed more than 190 kidney transplants.
If you're a referring physician, you'll benefit from a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, education and research in the care of infants, children and adolescents with kidney failure. We provide all forms of renal replacement therapy, including:
- Renal transplantation from living-related, living-unrelated and deceased donors
- Vascular access for hemodialysis and access for peritoneal dialysis
- Acute hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
- Continuous hemofiltration (CVVHD)
- Home training for peritoneal dialysis and follow-up support
- Chronic hemodialysis
If you're the parent of child who has been diagnosed with kidney failure, you will find that we offer comprehensive patient care, as well as support and resources for your entire family. Your child and your family will benefit from a multidisciplinary approach, meaning that our team members come from a variety of specialties throughout the hospital. Our team includes:
- Transplant surgeon
- Pediatric nephrologists
- Pediatric urologist
- Renal fellows
- Renal dialysis nurses
- Nephrology clinical nurse specialist
- Social worker
- Nutritionist
- Renal transplant coordinators
- Psychologist
- Child life specialist
Whether you're a physician or a concerned parent, we're available to answer your questions about kidney failure and kidney transplant. Please don't hesitate to contact us.
Contact Us
- 1-800-879-2467
- (1-800-TRY-CHOP)
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