Patient and Physician talk and laugh together. Maize block M followed by C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, University of Michigan Health

Pediatric Nephrology (Kidney Disease)

Pediatric nephrologists diagnose and treat kidney disorders in children.

Your Michigan Answer for Pediatric Kidney Care

Kidney and urinary conditions can be painful, scary and disrupt every part of your child’s life. Get answers and the support your family needs, from leading specialists who understand.  Each year, 4,000+ families choose University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital to diagnose, treat and manage their child’s kidney condition. As one of the top five pediatric kidney transplant programs in the country, we provide comprehensive care for all children, from simple to complex cases. 

For acute kidney failure and end-stage kidney disease, families turn to our team. We perform more than 800 inpatient pediatric dialysis treatments and several transplants are performed every year.  

Each patient’s custom care plan is created with providers across specialties, treating coexisting conditions as needed. This signature team approach is critical in our many specialty clinics where we focus on the daily management of serious conditions. Physicians, specialized nursing teams, social workers, dieticians, mental health professionals and more, all unite to chart the best course of treatment for your child.

Get the plan you need for your child’s kidney care, at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.

 

Looking for a Doctor or Location?

Find a Pediatric Kidney Doctor

Pediatric Kidney Locations

Give to Pediatric Nephrology

Your gift helps our pediatric nephrology team at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital meet the needs of each child and family. Our goal is to provide the best care for pediatric kidney disease, from diagnosis through ongoing management.

Badge with text: Best Children's Hospitals - U.S. News & World Report - Pediatric Nephrology 2025-2026

Nationally Ranked in Pediatric Nephrology

C.S. Mott Children's Hospital has been recognized as one of the nation's best in pediatric nephrology by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-2026. 

Learn more about our U.S. News rankings
Supporting Kids Beyond Medicine
We know better than anyone that pediatric patients still want to be kids in spite of a medical diagnosis. That’s why we provide support beyond medicine. Pediatric programs include medical play, music therapy, activity centers, in-hospital schooling, therapy animals and more.

News & Stories

Health Lab Podcast in brackets with a background with a dark blue translucent layers over cells
Health Lab Podcast

Medicare's New GLP-1 Bridge Program

An obesity expert welcomes new Medicare option for access to effective weight loss medication, and shares the new program’s limitations.
Woman sits with back facing to camera looking out over a sunny canyon
Health Lab

Kidney transplant recipient celebrates 10 year anniversary at Transplant Games 

University of Michigan Health Transplant Center and U-M Health-Sparrow patient, Tami Skok is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of her kidney transplant by participating in the Transplant Games. She will be honoring her donor and his family as she represents Team Michigan.
living donor kidneys two people in blue and yellow colors silhouette swapping kidneys
Health Lab

Making a difference with living donor kidney organs

The importance of kidney transplant from living donors, explain transplant specialists.
kidney drawn blue purple and light green
Health Lab

A physician discusses the future of kidney transplantation

Silas Norman, M.D., University of Michigan Health Associate Transplant Center Director, talks about how U-M Health is participating in the Increased Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) model to ensure the ongoing success of its Kidney Transplant Program, one of the most advanced programs in the nation.
Health Lab Podcast in brackets with a background with a dark blue translucent layers over cells
Health Lab Podcast

Improving UTI Care

In an age of telehealth, portal messages and direct-to-consumer care, experts come together to create testing and treatment algorithms that reduce antibiotic resistance risk for UTI's.
medical student with attending in white coat
Health Lab

For kidney disease, screening early is vital

A physician explains the importance of screening for chronic kidney disease, and early.