Division of Nephrology Patient Stories

After being diagnosed with a rare kidney disease, Todd received care at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Specialty Care and Surgery Center in Voorhees.

After receiving medical treatment for lupus at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Isabella is back to enjoying arts and crafts.

Emein’s sickle cell disease has caused various complications, including nephrotic syndrome. Specialists work together to keep his quality of life high.

Harper was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. After treatment at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, he is now in remission for his longest stretch yet.

Nick, 12, is treated for nephrotic syndrome at the Division of Nephrology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He takes ownership of his health.

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.

Mason was suffering from kidney failure and severe hypertension. Now he is growing and developing as he receives dialysis while awaiting a kidney transplant.

Christian has battled nephrotic syndrome since he was a baby. After using medication to keep his symptoms at bay, the teen now has normal kidney function.

After being treated for nephrotic syndrome, Denim has turned the challenges of managing a chronic kidney disease into an opportunity to help others.