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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Clinic

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Clinic

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Having a child with chronic kidney disease can be overwhelming. Coping with the daily challenges of living with this chronic condition while managing all of the elements of your child's care can be very difficult. We're here for you.

The Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Clinic at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) was designed to meet all of the clinical, social and emotional needs of patients with CKD. Our goal is to help organize your child's care across all the specialties they need in an effort to alleviate some of the burden on you, your child and your family.

How we serve you

The Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic helps children with serious kidney problems. Here, you see all the different types of doctors and experts necessary to address your child's medical, social and emotional needs, all at the same time. This means you don't have to go to many different appointments.

Conditions we treat

The Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic takes a multidisciplinary approach to treating patients who are in more advanced stages of kidney disease.

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Why choose us for chronic kidney disease

The Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic brings together all the specialists needed to treat patients with advanced kidney disease. Our integrated approach helps us meet all of your child's health needs and ease your burden.

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Meet your team

Every person on your child's team has the same goal: to give your child the best possible care. We provide medical care and emotional counseling and support your entire family in any way you need.

Patient stories

Our Stories
Alixandria’s abnormal levels of hemoglobin and iron were a mystery until a kidney biopsy at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia revealed chronic kidney disease.

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