Pediatric Nephrology
Treating kidney disease in children and adolescents
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children is much less common than in adults. About half of all childhood cases of CKD are due to congenital (present at birth) abnormalities of the kidneys or bladder, such as:
Some common symptoms of CKD in children include:
While CKD can not be cured, early diagnosis and treatment from a pediatric nephrology specialist is key to managing kidney function and other side effects of CKD.
Board Certified and fellowship-trained DMG Children’s Rehabilitative Services’ (DMG CRS) pediatric nephrology physicians treat kidney disease in children, including:
As part of the largest multispecialty interdisciplinary clinic (MSIC) in Arizona, DMG CRS nephrologists work closely with on-site dietitians, social workers, and other pediatric specialists such as pediatric geneticists, pediatric urologists, and pediatric radiologists to develop a comprehensive treatment plan for your child.