Pediatric Nephrology

Expert Care for Children’s Kidney Conditions in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

Pediatric nephrologists care for children with kidney, bladder and urinary tract conditions. Your child’s team may include several providers working together, including pediatric nephrologists, urologists, hematologists, endocrinologists and dietitians.

At our Children’s Medical Center, our clinicians specialize in treating young patients. We help your child feel as comfortable as possible.

Conditions We Treat

Our pediatric nephrologists have advanced training in diagnosing and treating childhood kidney issues. We care for infants, children and teens with:

• Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
• Congenital and genetic kidney disease (present at birth or inherited)
• Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and glomerulonephritis (diseases that damage the kidney’s filtering system)
• Hematuria (blood in the urine) and proteinuria (protein in the urine)
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Nephrotic syndrome (causes the kidneys to leak protein)
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs), including bladder and kidney infections

Treatments We Provide

Our pediatric nephrologists work with other specialists to provide comprehensive care, which may include:

Nonsurgical Therapies

Whenever possible, our specialists start with noninvasive treatments. Your child may benefit from medications and lifestyle changes. We guide you through each step and monitor your child’s progress.

At-Home Blood Pressure Monitoring for Children

Pediatric hypertension is often a sign of another condition, so an accurate blood pressure reading is key. That’s why our specialists use at-home blood pressure monitoring to get a precise measurement.

With this tool, your child can go about their day while the small device painlessly records their blood pressure at regular intervals. This monitor gives us the best overall picture of your child’s blood pressure, enabling us to provide personalized treatment.

Child-Friendly Imaging Tests

Children with kidney diseases may need renal (kidney) ultrasound or other imaging to guide their care. Our specialized radiology team helps provide a safe and comfortable experience for your child. We’re home to the region’s only pediatric radiologists and imaging technologists. This high level of expertise enables us to deliver detailed images and results.

Inpatient Dialysis

If your child needs inpatient dialysis at any age, our team takes extra steps to help your child feel as comfortable as possible. We work closely with transplant surgeons to provide your child with seamless care.

Interventional Procedures and Surgery

If your child needs a minimally invasive procedure or kidney surgery, we connect you with our pediatric interventional radiologists and surgeons. We coordinate your child’s care with these other specialists and work together to provide comprehensive care and the best outcome possible.