Division of Nephrology
Learning your child has a chronic, life-changing condition like kidney disease is overwhelming. It can be challenging to cope with the condition's day-to-day impact on your child's health, and stressful to know it might affect their future well-being. We're here at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for you.
In the Division of Nephrology, we work with your family to help your child with kidney disease. We provide services to support your child's physical, social and emotional health while living with this long-term, life-changing illness. We are here to answer your questions and offer assistance to make life with kidney disease more manageable.
How we serve you
Our Division of Nephrology provides world-class care for children with kidney diseases. Our physicians and staff are known for their ability to diagnose, treat and care for children with all forms of kidney disease. Here, you'll find superb clinical care and an equal measure of understanding and compassion.
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Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Program -
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Clinic -
Dialysis Unit -
Glomerular Disease Clinic -
Hypertension Clinic -
Inherited Kidney Diseases (IKD) program -
Lupus Integrated Nephritis Clinic (LINC) -
Pediatric Kidney Stone Center -
Kidney Transplant and Dialysis Program -
Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic
Conditions we treat
We diagnose, treat and care for children with all forms of kidney disease, electrolyte disorders and hypertension.
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) -
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) -
Congenital anomalies of the kidneys and urinary tract -
Hematuria -
Hemolytic uremic syndrome in children -
Hypertension -
Kidney stones in children -
Nephrotic syndrome in children -
Pediatric lupus -
Polycystic kidney disease -
Protein in urine (proteinuria) -
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Why choose us for nephrology care
The Division of Nephrology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is consistently ranked one of the top 5 programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Meet your team
Here at the Division of Nephrology, we are known for our ability to diagnose, treat and care for children with all forms of kidney disease. We offer superb clinical care and a compassionate, family-centered approach.
Our locations
Access nephrology care in one of our many regional locations.
Our research
Our Division of Nephrology, with the establishment of the NIH Center of Excellence in Pediatric Nephrology, is focused on conducting innovative research contributing to breakthroughs in the care of kidney diseases in children.
Division of Nephrology resources
We have created resources to help you find answers to your questions and feel supported as you help your child cope with this condition.
Patient stories
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