Dr. Aaron G. Wightman

Rachel Engen, MD, is a UW Health Kids pediatric nephrologist. She specializes in caring for children with kidney disease and high blood pressure. Dr. Engen is also an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health where she is actively involved in transplant care and research while helping young patients live healthier lives through advanced treatments.Dr. Engen treats children with a wide range of kidney-related conditions. Many of her patients were born with kidney abnormalities or developed kidney disease later in life. She also works with children who have high blood pressure. Her special interests include pediatric kidney transplant care and prenatal consultations for babies diagnosed with kidney problems before birth.Dr. Engen believes in building trust with patients and families. She takes time to explain complex medical issues in ways that are easy to understand. She listens carefully to each family’s concerns and works with them to create a care plan that fits their needs. Her goal is to help children live full and active lives, even while managing serious health conditions.Outside of work, Dr. Engen enjoys hiking and exploring Wisconsin’s state parks, especially in the Driftless area. She also volunteers with the Madison Ballet and participates in their Nutcracker performances. Her love for ballet began in childhood and continues to be a joyful part of her life.My hope for my patients is that after their transplant they can live the widest possible life. Yes, they will have to see a doctor and yes they will have to take medications but I want them to be able to graduate high school, to play sports, to travel, to make new friends and go on to live their full rich and adult life. Dr. Engen is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Neutropenia, Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome, D-Minus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Kidney Transplant, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Engen is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology. Dr. Engen is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Bartosh received her medical degree and completed residency training in pediatrics and fellowship training in pediatric nephrology at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children/Temple Medical School in Philadelphia. Following a seven-year faculty position at the University of Chicago, she came to Madison to head the Pediatric Nephrology Division at University of Wisconsin Children’s Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in pediatrics and pediatric nephrology, with special interests in pediatric renal failure, dialysis and transplantation, cardiac involvement and growth in children with renal disease, and kidney stones in childhood. She is medical director of the Pediatric Renal Transplant Program. Dr. Bartosh is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Minimal Change Disease, IgA Nephropathy, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Bartosh is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology. Dr. Bartosh is currently accepting new patients.

Taylor House, MD, is a UW Health Kids pediatric nephrologist. She specializes in treating infants, children and adolescents with kidney problems, including blood in the urine, high blood pressure and kidney stones. She also provides expert care for more complex kidney diseases requiring dialysis or a transplant.Dr. House has advanced expertise in pediatric palliative care. She emphasizes a “whole-person approach” and focuses on meeting kids and families where they are, listening to them and making sure they feel understood. She uses what she learns in these conversations to develop a personalized care plan that best fits their lives.In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. House is an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Nephrology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Her research focuses on developing communication tools to help children with kidney disease communicate effectively with their medical teams.In her free time, Dr. House enjoys reading, baking and traveling. She is an animal lover and enjoys hearing stories about her patients' pets.I enjoy working with children and their caregivers to make a positive impact on their long-term health. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Transplant. Dr. House is currently accepting new patients.