Pediatric Nephrology
Overview
If your child has a kidney disorder, you want the best care possible. That’s why it’s good to know that U.S. News & World Report has recognized our nephrology program as one of the top programs in the country since 2009. In 2023-24’s ranking, our program ranked 22nd in the country.
M Health Fairview Pediatrics provides comprehensive diagnostic services and medical care for all causes of kidney disease in infants, children, and adolescents. Worldwide, we have performed the most pediatric kidney transplants and have the highest reported infant kidney transplant success rates. Our team of nephrologists, surgeons, transplant specialists, dietitians, genetics and metabolism specialists, pharmacists, laboratory experts, and more offer complex therapies and multidisciplinary treatment.
Our pediatric nephrology program is anchored by M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital, a nationally recognized children’s hospital located on a leading academic hospital campus in Minneapolis. Our partnership with the University of Minnesota means your child has access to the latest innovations in care for pediatric kidney disease, including new treatments and techniques not available anywhere else. Whatever intervention your child needs, we’re here by your side, every step of the way.
Our approach
M Health Fairview Pediatrics is the home of one of the nation’s very best pediatric kidney disease programs, and M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital has Minnesota’s only pediatric-dedicated dialysis center.
Our board-certified pediatric nephrologists work closely with experts in other specialties, including pediatric urology, transplant surgery, interventional radiology, psychology, nutrition, and social work to provide whole-child, multidisciplinary care for our patients. Our nephrologists are often recognized as top doctors in their field by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Minnesota Monthly, and other sources.
Here, we combine comprehensive care, advanced medical minds, and caring hearts in a team approach with your child and your family at its center. Our kidney experts stand ready to give your child the brightest possible future. We work collaboratively with each other and your family to ensure the best experience, outcomes, and overall wellbeing.
Providers for Pediatric Nephrology
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- M Health Fairview Pediatric Specialty Clinic - Woodbury
- M Health Fairview Pediatric Specialty Clinic - Discovery
M Health Fairview Pediatric Specialty Clinic - Woodbury
M Health Fairview Pediatric Specialty Clinic - Discovery
Conditions We Treat
Please note: This is not a complete list of pediatric nephrology conditions we treat. We diagnose and treat many types of pediatric kidney disorders, including very rare conditions. To inquire about a specific service, procedure, or treatment, or for more information, please call us at 612-365-6777.
- Alport Syndrome
- IgA vasculitis
- Blood in the urine (hematuria)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney disease, end stage
- Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract
- Kidney transplantation
- Cystic Kidney Disease
- Minimal change disease
- Diabetic Kidney Disease
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Fabry disease
- Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
- Protein in the urine (proteinuria)
- Prenatal counseling for kidney anomalies identified on prenatal ultrasound
- Renal tubular acidosis
- IgA nephropathy
- Hydronephrosis
Treatments for Pediatric Nephrology
- Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
- Hemodialysis
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Renal replacement therapy (RRT)
- Kidney biopsy