Overview
Aadil Kakajiwala, MD, MSCI, is an attending physician in the Divisions of Pediatric Nephrology and Critical Care Medicine at Children’s National Hospital. He is also the director of Pediatric Acute Kidney Support Therapies. He joined the faculty in 2021 after completing his pediatric residency at Akron Children's Hospital, pediatric nephrology fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and pediatric critical care medicine fellowship at Children's National. Dr. Kakajiwala has keen interest in early diagnosis and prevention of acute kidney injury (AKI), as well as various support therapies. He participates in quality improvement and is standardizing the approach to AKI management. He is the lead physician introducing infant dialysis therapies including aquapheresis.
His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrotic Syndrome, Molybdenum Cofactor Deficiency (MoCD), Glomerulonephritis, High Blood Pressure in Infants, and Kidney Transplant.
Dr. Kakajiwala is board certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2022, Pediatric Nephrology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2018, and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2013. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Kakajiwala is currently accepting new patients.
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111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Aadil K. Kakajiwala
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Aadil K. Kakajiwala?
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Is Dr. Aadil K. Kakajiwala a top-rated expert for Nephrotic Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Aadil K. Kakajiwala is classified as an Experienced expert for Nephrotic Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Aadil K. Kakajiwala specialize in?
While Dr. Aadil K. Kakajiwala is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Nephrotic Syndrome, Molybdenum Cofactor Deficiency (MoCD), and Glomerulonephritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Aadil K. Kakajiwala participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Aadil K. Kakajiwala has published 36 articles and abstracts on conditions like Nephrotic Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Aadil K. Kakajiwala's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Aadil K. Kakajiwala accept my insurance?
Dr. Aadil K. Kakajiwala accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-884-2327 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Kakajiwala isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Kakajiwala isExperienced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- High Blood Pressure in InfantsDr. Kakajiwala isExperienced. Learn about High Blood Pressure in Infants.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Kakajiwala isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Membranoproliferative GlomerulonephritisDr. Kakajiwala isExperienced. Learn about Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis.
- Molybdenum Cofactor Deficiency (MoCD)Dr. Kakajiwala isExperienced. Learn about Molybdenum Cofactor Deficiency (MoCD).
- Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Kakajiwala isExperienced. Learn about Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Renal Tubular AcidosisDr. Kakajiwala isExperienced. Learn about Renal Tubular Acidosis.