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Pediatric Nephrology (Kidney)
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford and our nephrology service are ranked #3 in the nation, top-ranked in California, and best in the west by U.S. News & World Report. The Pediatric Nephrology team provides diagnosis and treatment for children with kidney (renal) and urinary tract disorders, including:
- Acute and chronic renal failure.
- Cardiorenal syndrome.
- Kidney birth malformations and other anomalies.
- Kidney transplant.
- Nephrotic syndrome.
- Glomerulonephritis.
- Hematuria - Blood in the urine.
- Proteinuria - Large amounts of protein in the urine.
- Autoimmune focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).
- Hypertension - High blood pressure.
- Serum electrolytes and pH regulation disorders.
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- Metabolic disorders affecting the kidneys, including cystinosis and oxalosis. Cystinosis is when cystine (a common protein-building compound) accumulates within specific cellular bodies of the kidney, known as lysosomes. Oxalosis is a buildup of a substance called oxalate in the blood after kidney failure.
The Pediatric Nephrology team also provides dialysis, transplant evaluation, and post-transplant care.
New Patients
New clinic patients must be referred by a primary care provider. The provider should fill out the referral form (PDF) and fax it to the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Referral Center at (650) 721-2884.
Pediatric Nephrology Care Team
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