As one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country, Children’s has the expertise and clinical capacity to treat children with kidney disease from the entirety of metro Atlanta and much of the state of Georgia, a clinical catchment area with a population of over 10 million. This is one of the country’s largest catchments for a single hospital system. Our dedicated team of pediatric nephrologists is experienced in the medical management of children with all types of kidney diseases, from the most common to those rarely seen outside of the top pediatric hospitals.
Comprehensive program
With specially designed facilities, innovative equipment, educational programs and family support services, the Children’s Nephrology team offers comprehensive care to all patients. Our multidisciplinary approach integrates the efforts of many dedicated pediatric professionals, including:
- Physicians
- Nurse practitioners
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Nutritionists
- Social workers
- Child life specialists
- Psychologists
- Hospital teachers
- Chaplains
- Case coordinators
Facility features
Our modern facilities offer advanced equipment and:
- Full pre- and post-transplant outpatient services in one centralized location
- A 18-bed inpatient unit for general nephrology and transplant patients
- Convenient access to Emory University School of Medicine (located across the street)
Population served
- Nearly 4,500 outpatient visits a year
- Average of 45 chronic dialysis patients
- Average of 28 pediatric kidney transplants performed a year
- More than 200 pediatric transplant recipients actively followed
Research
At Children’s, we are devoted to developing new and better preventative programs, diagnostic services and treatments through clinical and lab research. We have a rich, diverse and fast-growing research environment and take pride in tailoring research experiences to the interests of our fellows.
Our areas of interest include:
- Adolescent nonadherence and transition to adult care
- Behavioral consequences of solid organ transplant
- Cystinosis
- Effects of chronic kidney disease in children
- Hypertension
- Immunosuppressive strategies
- Nephrotic syndrome and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
- New medications to prevent transplant rejection
- Noninvasive biomarkers to monitor kidney transplant recipients
Additionally, we are uniquely positioned to advance research nationally by leveraging the vast capabilities in Atlanta, including:
- Emory University School of Medicine
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Learn more about Children's research efforts