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.
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Our Expertise Includes
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.
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