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Overview

The nephrology program at Children’s Minnesota is led by experienced pediatric physicians who are experts at diagnosing and treating a wide variety of kidney diseases, from the most common to the most rare.

  • Cystic kidney disease
  • Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract
  • Hematuria
  • Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)
  • Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP)
  • Hypertension
  • Kidney stones
  • Lupus
  • Nephrotic syndrome
  • Obstructive uropathy (hydronephrosis)
  • Proteinuria
  • Renal failure
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR)
  • Diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases
  • Additional support may be offered at Children’s or through collaboration with the University of Minnesota:
    • Dialysis
    • Continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH)
    • Hemodialysis
    • Peritoneal dialysis
    • Kidney transplantation
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  • Referring provider
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  • Insurance information
  • Diagnosis and isolation requirements
  • Special needs requirements
  • Patient’s city and state

24/7 access to referrals, consults and admissions. Learn more.
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