Pediatric Nephrology
Caring for Young Patients with Kidney or Urological Disorders
SLUCare Physician Group pediatric nephrologists provide comprehensive care for children with kidney or urological disorders. Our team includes physicians, renal nurses, renal dietitians, renal social workers, and play therapists who treat both acute and chronic disorders. We provide full dialysis services through our dedicated pediatric dialysis unit at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital.
Pediatric Kidney and Urological Conditions Treated
- Congenital and hereditary disorders involving the kidney and urinary tract
- Urinary tract infections
- Kidney stones
- Hypertension
- Acute and chronic glomerular and tubular disorders
- Renal diseases caused by systemic lupus erythematosus, diabetes mellitus and vasculitis
SLUCare Nephrology Services
- Acute and chronic hemodialysis
- Acute and chronic peritoneal dialysis
- Home training program in peritoneal dialysis
- Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) for critically ill infants and children
- Plasmapheresis in conjunction with hematology/oncology services
- Percutaneous renal biopsy
Our specialists, along with SLUCare transplant surgeons, also care for renal transplant recipients. Our doctors perform transplants using organs from deceased, living related and living unrelated donors.
SLUCare Nephrology Locations
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
1465 S. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63104
314-577-5641
Get directions to SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics
3878 Pershall Road
Ferguson, MO 63135
314-839-7500