Pediatric Nephrology

Our pediatric nephrologists treat a variety of kidney diseases.

The Division of Nephrology at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital treats kidney disorders and provides comprehensive evaluation of renal functions, including kidney biopsies.

 

Comprehensive evaluation of renal functions, including kidney biopsies, are provided by the Division of Nephrology. The division's physicians treat kidney disorders in children including:

  • Congenital anomalies of the urinary tract including vesicoureteral reflux and obstructive uropathy
  • Electrolyte imbalance
  • Renal parenchyma diseases including glomerulonephritis
  • Tubular diseases
  • Collagen vascular diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus.

Dialysis Services

Dialysis for patients suffering from acute renal failure is also performed through the pediatric nephrology program. The dialysis program includes hemodialysis, acute and chronic peritoneal dialysis and continuous arteriovenous hemofiltration.

Enhanced Dialysis Treatment of Infants

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has acquired Mozarc Medical’s Carpediem™ Cardio Renal Pediatric Dialysis Emergency Machine designed to support dialysis treatment of newborns with acute kidney injury and fluid overload. The hospital is the first in Florida to offer this new system designed to optimize care for the smallest patients.

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patient Bria dazzles with her smile.
patient Bria dazzles with her smile.

Stories to Inspire

Twins Akia and Bria were born at just 34 weeks with one major difference - Bria was born with OEIS Syndrome, also known as Cloacal Exstrophy. After spending her first five days in the NICU under the care of our pediatric surgeon and pediatric urologist, Bria received her first abdominal reconstruction surgery.

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