25 of the Best Pediatric Nephrologists Near Me

Melissa Muff is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, D-Minus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, and Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome.

David Selewski, MD, MS, completed his pediatric residency in 2008 and pediatric nephrology fellowship at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2011. After completing his fellowship training, he went on to receive a Masters in Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis at the University of Michigan in 2013. After 8 years on staff at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital as a pediatric nephrologist, he moved to Charleston, South Carolina to practice at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he now practices as a pediatric nephrologist. His clinical and research interests include pediatric \& neonatal critical care nephrology including pediatric \& neonatal acute kidney injury, fluid overload, and continuous renal replacement therapy. My research focuses on critical care nephrology in neonates and pediatric patients. This work includes participation in multicenter research collaboratives focused on AKI in a variety of populations including the Neonatal Kidney Collaborative (NKC), Kidney Interventions During Membrane Oxygenation (KIDMO) study group, Worldwide Exploration of Renal Replacement Outcomes Collaboration in Kidney Diseases (We-Rock) study group, and the Neonatal and Pediatric Heart and Renal Outcomes Network (NEPHRON) study group. Dr. Selewski currently sits on the steering committee for the NKC, KIDMO study group, WE-ROCK study group and the NEPHRON study. His clinical expertise encompasses Horseshoe Kidney, Alport Syndrome, Potter Syndrome, and Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease.

Jeffery Johnson, MD, is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, Mo., and attended Case Western Reserve School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He completed both his internship and residency in pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and completed his fellowship training in pediatric nephrology in 2009 at the University of California – Los Angeles. Dr. Johnson joined the Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children Hewell Kids' Kidney Center in 2014 after serving as Medical Director of the Hemodialysis Unit at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Urethral Valves, Feingold Syndrome, Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome, and Nephrotic Syndrome. Dr. Johnson is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics - Nephrology.

Sun-Young Ahn, MD, completed pediatric nephrology training at the University of California San Diego and served as a faculty member with the Pediatric Nephrology Division at Washington University in St. Louis before joining Children's National Hospital. Her current clinical interests include congenital kidney anomalies, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, urinary tract infection, electrolyte disorders and complement-mediated kidney diseases. Dr. Ahn’s research has focused on the functional and structural characterization of organic anion transporters in the kidney, and investigating the role of scaffolding proteins in kidney development. She has numerous publications in the field of nephrology and is a member of the American Society of Nephrology and the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrotic Syndrome, Alport Syndrome, Mitochondrial Trifunctional Protein Deficiency, and Hypertension. Dr. Ahn is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 2023.

Catherine Park is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 13 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Feingold Syndrome, Nephrotic Syndrome, Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome, and Horseshoe Kidney. Dr. Park is board certified in Pediatric Nephrology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2024 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2016.

Elizabeth M. Spiwak, MD, is a pediatric nephrologist at Peyton Manning Children's in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Spiwak specializes in diagnosing and treating kidney diseases, high blood pressure, congenital anomalies of the kidneys and other conditions that affect the kidneys. She also provides diagnosis and treatment of prenatal kidney conditions, such as hydronephrosis. Dr. Spiwak starts by listening to understand your child and their health concerns. Then, she works with you to create a care plan that's right for your child. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Transplant. Dr. Spiwak is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Nephrology and The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics. Dr. Spiwak is currently accepting new patients.

Veronica Taylor is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 13 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypervitaminosis A.

Celina Brunson, MD, completed medical school training at State University of New York–Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Brunson was then accepted into the pediatric residency program at New York University, completing that training in 2016. She completed pediatric nephrology training at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pa., in 2019. Dr. Brunson now serves as medical director of the Dialysis Program and is an attending physician in pediatric nephrology at Children's National. Her research interests focus on health disparities and social determinants of health for children with chronic kidney disease and end stage renal disease. Her clinical interests include hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and nephrotic syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrotic Syndrome, Feingold Syndrome, Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Brunson is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 2020 and American Board Of Pediatrics, 2017.

Rita Swinford is a Pediatric Nephrologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Potter Syndrome, Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Nephritic Syndrome, Kidney Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.

Yi Shi, MD, completed residency training in general pediatrics at Jacobi Medical Center in 2016. She then completed her fellowship in pediatric nephrology at Children's National Hospital in 2019. Dr. Shi's primary interest is in renal transplantation with a focus on individualization of immunosuppression and methods to improve transplant outcomes. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Horseshoe Kidney, Feingold Syndrome, and Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome. Dr. Shi is board certified in Pediatric Nephrology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2024 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2019.

Miranda Floen is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome, Posterior Urethral Valves, and Jaundice.

Allison Redpath Mahon, MD, is a UW Health Kids pediatric nephrologist and an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Nephrology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.She cares for children with kidney failure and children who need dialysis or a kidney transplants, as well as specializes in dialysis care and high blood pressure management for children with metabolic syndrome. This medical condition can cause high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.Dr. Redpath Mahon understands it can be frightening to learn that a child has a serious kidney condition. It’s important for her to acknowledge that fear and then provide as much education about the condition as possible. When discussing a diagnosis and treatment, she makes sure to stop and ask questions to ensure everyone is on the same page.The future of kidney care is very exciting to Dr. Redpath Mahon. She sees more treatment options for patients than have been available in recent years. Some health conditions can now be cured instead of affecting the patient for the rest of their life.In her free time, Dr. Redpath Mahon enjoys gardening, yoga, hiking and baking with her daughter.My hope for each of my patients is that they can take ownership of their health in an age-appropriate way and just live their best lives. Her clinical expertise encompasses Secondary Peritonitis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Glomerulonephritis, Feingold Syndrome, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mahon is board certified in Pediatric Nephrology.

Jennifer Fishbein is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. She has been practicing medicine for over 9 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrotic Syndrome, Glomerulonephritis, and Hypertension. Dr. Fishbein is board certified in Pediatric Nephrology and Pediatrics, General Pediatrics.

Ashton Chen, DO, is a board-certified, experienced pediatric nephrologist at Dell Children's Medical Group in Austin, Texas. Dr. Chen specializes in diagnosing and treating kidney diseases, high blood pressure, congenital anomalies of the kidneys and other conditions that affect the kidneys. She also provides diagnosis and treatment of prenatal kidney conditions, such as hydronephrosis. Dr. Chen starts by listening to understand your child and their health concerns. Then, she works with you to create a care plan that's right for your child. Her clinical expertise encompasses Potter Syndrome, Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease, Glomerulonephritis, Posterior Urethral Valves, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Chen is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Nephrology and The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Perez has extensive experience working with diverse and under-served populations. Her clinical interests include, but are not limited to, management of chronic kidney disease, hypertension, nephrotic syndrome and global health. She enjoys creating relationships with patients and their families, while conducting quality improvement research to improve patient care. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrotic Syndrome, Glomerulonephritis, Posterior Urethral Valves, and Alport Syndrome.

Helen Lovell is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 50 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses CHARGE Syndrome, Wildervanck Syndrome, Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome, and Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy.

Fellows are fully credentialed, board-certified providers who can independently practice medicine but are in further training in their specialty. This specialty training is under the supervision of an attending physician. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polydactyly.

Speaks: English. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Blood Pressure in Infants, Hypertension, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Zangla is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

David H. Simon, MD, is a pediatric nephrologist (kidney doctor) and section chief of pediatric nephrology at at Dell Children's in Austin, TX. Dr. Simon specializes in diagnosing and treating kidney diseases, high blood pressure, infection, and other conditions that affect the kidneys. He starts each appointment by listening to understand your child and their health concerns. Then, Dr. Simon works with you and your child to create a care plan that's right for them. His clinical expertise encompasses Feingold Syndrome, Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Lupus Nephritis. Dr. Simon is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Nephrology. Dr. Simon is currently accepting new patients.

Marissa Defreitas is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Weston, Florida. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP), and Hypophosphatasia (HPP). Dr. Defreitas is currently accepting new patients.

Victoria Norwood is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. She has been practicing medicine for over 41 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tuberous Sclerosis, Minimal Change Disease, Liddle Syndrome, and Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2. Dr. Norwood is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and (Pediatrics, Pediatric Nephrology).

Dr. Craig Belsha cares for children with kidney diseases and related conditions. His services include: kidney transplantation; dialysis; treatment for blood and protein in urine, high blood pressure, kidney stones and diabetic kidney problems; continuous renal replacement therapy; and other kidney disorders. In his practice, he uses the latest medical technology and techniques, such as 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. Dr. Belsha is a professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Nephrology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. His research interests include pediatric hypertension and blood pressure monitoring in children. Dr. Belsha is a member of the American Society of Nephrology, the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology, the Society for Pediatric Research, the International Pediatric Hypertension Association, and the American Society of Transplantation. In his spare time, Dr. Belsha enjoys photography, woodworking, and rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome, Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Kidney Stones, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Belsha is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics , American Board Of Pediatrics/Nephrology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

Dr. Estefania Rodriguez is a board-certified pediatrician and fellowship-trained pediatric nephrologist with the Hewell Kids' Kidney Center at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. She diagnoses and treats diseases of the kidney in young patients, and her interests include: Post-transplant care Glomerular disorders Mechanisms of podocyte damage Congenital anomalies of the kidneys and urinary tract Chronic kidney disease Passionate about children's kidney health, she strives to provide individualized, compassionate care and to build strong, trusting relationships with her patients and their families. Dr. Rodriguez's Training Dr. Rodriguez received her medical training at the Universidad del Norte Programa de Medicina in Barranquilla, Colombia, where she earned the Graduate of Excellence Award, given to the top 6% of the class. She completed her residency in pediatrics at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, New York, where she was the pediatric academic chief resident in her final year. Her fellowship in pediatric nephrology was performed at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, where she also conducted podocyte biology research at the Campbell laboratory. About Dr. Rodriguez She is board certified in general pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics, and her research has been published in several peer-reviewed journals. Her professional memberships include the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology, American Academy of Pediatrics and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Outside of work, Dr. Rodriguez enjoys cooking, amateur cycling and spending time with her family. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Her clinical expertise encompasses Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Minimal Change Disease, and Nephrotic Syndrome. Dr. Rodriguez is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - General Pediatrics.

Daniel W. Mckenney, MD, is a pediatric nephrologist at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has a special interest in treating children of all ages with electrolyte disorders, metabolic kidney diseases, hypertension and glomerulonephritis. Dr. McKenney also oversees the medical care of all kidney transplant patients. He is a member of many pediatric nephrology societies including American Society of Pediatric Nephrology. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hyperaldosteronism, Bartter Syndrome, Posterior Urethral Valves, and Primary Hyperoxaluria. Dr. Mckenney is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Nephrology. Dr. Mckenney is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Patricia Seo-Mayer is the Medical Director of Inova Children’s Nephrology and is a specialty care physician board certified in pediatrics and pediatric nephrology at Inova Health System. She received her medical degree from the University of Toledo in 2002 and completed her residency and fellowship training at Yale University Medical Center in New Haven, CT. Dr. Seo-Mayer grew up in a family of doctors and served as an AmeriCorps volunteer after college, providing cancer education and support to underserved families. She realized she could impact the lives of many people by being a physician and always loved working with kids. Dr. Seo-Mayer chose nephrology, because the types of conditions affecting kids in the field are fascinating, require critical thinking and can often have a good outcome. Dr. Seo-Mayer enjoys spending time with her husband, three kids and parents. Her family enjoys spending time in wide open spaces, cooking together and creating messes. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Tubular Proximal Acidosis, Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis, Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis, and Renal Tubular Acidosis.