The Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at Nationwide Children’s Hospital cares for children with kidney and urinary tract problems up to age 21. Our team treats conditions like kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, birth defects of the kidneys and urinary tract, glomerular and tubular disorders, urinary infections, kidney stones, electrolyte issues, high blood pressure and bone disease. Our team also provides a full range of renal replacement therapy services and kidney transplantation.
At a Glance: By the Numbers
323 Total Discharges
202 Inpatient Discharges
121 Observational and Outpatient-in-a-Bed Discharges
The Kidney and Urinary Tract Center is a collaborative, integrated process designed to combine patient care, advocacy, research, and training to develop the next generation of nephrology and urology treatment for children.
The Metabolic Bone Clinic provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis and management of various skeletal disorders, including Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) and other congenital bone disorders, as well as acquired conditions that led to osteopenia and impair bone such as that seen with glucocorticoid use, immobilization and chronic renal, liver and other conditions.
Our program serves children and adolescents in need of a kidney transplant due to birth anomalies, disease processes and acute/chronic kidney injury.
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February 20-21 – State-of-the-Art in Pediatric UTI
Conference Center, Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio
April 24-28 – Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting
Honolulu, Hawaii
September 26-30 – American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference
Denver, Colorado
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