Nephrology

The pediatric nephrology specialty group at Phoenix Children’s is the largest in the Southwest, with a solid commitment to providing excellent, well-coordinated care for children and teens with kidney disease. We offer comprehensive general and specialty nephrology care, including:

• Arizona’s only dedicated pediatric dialysis center
• The state’s only dedicated pediatric kidney transplant program
• Six clinic locations throughout the Valley and in Tucson, Flagstaff and Yuma

We pull the right team together for each child, starting with our fellowship-trained pediatric nephrologists. Depending on your child’s needs, their care team can also include:

• Other pediatric specialists, such as urologists or surgeons
• Specialized nurses
• A registered dietitian
• A child life specialist
• A social worker
• School teachers (if your child is hospitalized for a long time)

Every member of our team is committed to providing the support and resources your family needs, with a holistic approach that touches on every aspect of your child’s well-being.

Kidney disease can be complex and require months or years of care. At Phoenix Children’s, it isn’t unusual for a child to be diagnosed with kidney disease before birth and see the same pediatric nephrologist all the way through high school. Our doctors enjoy opportunities to develop long-term relationships with children and families, and find that it results in better, more personal care. As part of their commitment to patients they:

• Discuss challenging cases with each other to develop a unified treatment plan
• Offer advanced diagnostic testing and therapies
• Work with other pediatric specialists at Phoenix Children’s to ensure well-coordinated care
• Participate in national consortiums, such as the International Pediatric Peritoneal Dialysis Network, North American Pediatric Research Trials and Collaborative Studies (NAPRTCS) and Improving Renal Outcomes Collaborative (IROC)