Nephrology

The kidneys are the body’s filtering system. Learn more about the diseases and syndromes that affect this organ, and how they are treated.

Learn about the procedures used to investigate kidney function and health, as well as the treatments for various kidney diseases.

Your child will need a transplant if their kidneys are not working well enough to keep them healthy. Learn more about what to expect before, during and after a kidney transplant.

Dialysis is the process of cleaning the blood in people whose kidneys can no longer do so naturally. Learn about the many types of dialysis available to your child.