Nephrology and Hypertension
Treatments and Services

Programs and Services

We provide comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for the entire range of disorders of the kidney and urinary tract. Where needed, these services are offered in close collaboration with other divisions, including urology, surgery, cardiology and neurology.

Kidney Transplant Program

The Kidney Transplant Program at Cincinnati Children’s strives to optimize the quality of life of children suffering from kidney diseases. Read more.

Pediatric Hypertension Clinic

In cooperation with the Heart Institute, the Nephrology and Hypertension Division provides comprehensive multidisciplinary care for patients with essential hypertension through a dedicated Pediatric Primary Hypertension Clinic. Read more.

Dialysis Unit

The Dialysis Unit at Cincinnati Children’s provides comprehensive medical care for your child with end-stage kidney disease and acute renal failure. Read more.

Center for Acute Care Nephrology (CACN)

The CACN at Cincinnati Children's works to develop therapies and optimize procedures to provide earlier intervention, more appropriate care and better short- and long-term results for children with or at risk for acute kidney injury. Read more.

Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic

The Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic at Cincinnati Children's was organized in 1993 to assist in the medical care of children and adults who have or are suspected of having tuberous sclerosis. Read more.

Stone Center

The Stone Center at Cincinnati Children’s uses a collaborative approach to the care of patients and families with conditions related to stones in the urinary tract. Read more.

Special Procedures

We offer specialized procedures such as hemoperfusion, hemofiltration, and hemodiafiltration for critically ill children. We perform biopsies of native and transplanted kidneys.