Division of Nephrology Patient 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.

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.

Tyler, 7, and Jaxon, 4, both have a rare genetic kidney disorder. With help from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, there’s no holding them back.

Emma was diagnosed with kidney stones at age 6. Now, the teen focuses on preventing stone recurrence with support from CHOP’s Pediatric Kidney Stone Center.

When Rory was a toddler, a kidney transplant at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) saved his life. Today, he’s a happy and active 6-year-old.

After an unexpected diagnosis of hydronephrosis at 17, Maddie had surgery to remove her kidney at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Harold has been successfully treated for high blood pressure since he was 13. Today, he’s a social young man who loves bowling and running.

When 10-year-old Farrah’s parents took her to the Emergency Department for stomach pain, high fever and nausea, they didn't expect to learn that she had kidney stones.