Pediatric Nephrology Care in San Antonio

Nephrology is the treatment of diseases that affect the kidneys. You have two kidneys that serve a vital function in your body, removing waste products and excess fluid by producing urine. The production of urine is a complex process that helps keep our bodies in stable metabolic balance. When a disease of the kidney develops, it interrupts this balance, leading to mild to severe illnesses that can affect other parts of your body.

Our team

The Pediatric Nephrology Clinic at CHRISTUS Children’s brings together a multidisciplinary team of specialists. They are trained in diagnosing and treating infants and children with a wide variety of kidney and urinary tract disorders.

Our multidisciplinary team includes:

• Nephrologists
• Renal pathologists
• Nurses
• Pharmacists
• Dieticians
• Social workers
• Child life specialists

 We also work closely with our surgical colleagues in urology to provide comprehensive treatment for urological disorders.

Our Approach

Our experienced team of health care professionals ensures your child receives care in a safe, friendly, caring, and compassionate atmosphere. With our patient- and family-centered approach, you and your child are the top priority.

We involve families in every step of the treatment process, ensuring your voices are heard and your concerns are addressed. This patient-centered approach helps in creating personalized care plans and provides a supportive environment where you and your child feel empowered and informed. By focusing on open communication and emotional support, our team works to ensure your child's experience is as smooth and comforting as possible.

Treatments and services we offer

Our clinic offers a comprehensive range of treatments and services to support your child with kidney and urinary tract conditions. We provide advanced care, including kidney biopsies, apheresis, and a specialized dialysis unit. We also offer a hypertension program to help manage high blood pressure in children.

Our dialysis unit provides: 

• Acute and chronic hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis
• Continuous renal replacement therapy
• Dialysis for poisoning and intoxications
• Maintenance outpatient hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, including continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
• Training and support services for home peritoneal dialysis
• Dietary and social services
• Access to interpreters/sign language services
• Transition planning to adult care

Our childhood hypertension unit provides:

• Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring study
• Dietary counseling
• Weight loss education for obesity

Conditions We Treat

At the Pediatric Nephrology Clinic in San Antonio, our specialists provide treatment for young patients with a range of kidney and urologic conditions, ensuring comprehensive treatment tailored to your child’s needs.

We specialize in treating the following conditions in infants and children.