Kidney Clinic Services
The Nephrology doctors at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center treat a wide variety of congenital and acquired kidney problems, hypertension and metabolic disorders. Their goal is to provide the best care possible for children with kidney problems.
The Kidney Clinics are distinguished by:
Convenience
Appointments can be made directly by a parent by calling 513-636-4531. Immediate referral can be made by a physician by calling the Cincinnati Children's Priority Link at 513-636-4010 or the Nephrology office at 513-636-4531. Out-of-town evaluations coordinated to allow comprehensive care Guest Services is available to assist with needs such as lodging, travel and entertainment. Back to Top
Continuous Care
Children with progressive kidney disease can be cared for by the same nephrology and surgery team through their illness, on dialysis, and following transplantation.
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Multidisciplinary Team Approach
- Nephrology physicians believe that a team approach to diagnosis and management of kidney disorders improves outcome. The primary care physician and parents are considered to be part of the team and both should expect to receive the results of all laboratory and X-ray tests.
- Of special importance is the availability of experts in pediatric radiology, pediatric urology, vascular and transplant surgery and pediatric renal pathology to assist with diagnosis and management. Specialists in all areas of pediatric medicine and surgery are available, if needed.
- Total care of the child is important to us. Renal and dialysis nurses, a dedicated dietitian with expertise in nutritional problems common to childhood kidney disease and a renal social worker with expertise in children's kidney disease are part of your child's team.
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Highly Specialized and Experienced Services
- Pediatric Urology with a focus on complex genitourinary reconstruction
- Pediatric dialysis (since 1975) provides both hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
- Kidney transplantation (since 1964, first kidney transplant in Ohio)
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Clinical Research
Clinical research is available for participation in the areas of:
- Glomerulonephritis
- Hypertension
- Complications of renal insufficiency
- Pediatric dialysis
- Tuberous sclerosis complex
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Contact Us
The Kidney Clinic at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is open: Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday mornings. For more information about Cincinnati Children's Kidney Clinic, please call 513-636-4531.
