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Learn more about Pediatric Nephrologists and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Pediatric Nephrologists
A pediatric nephrologist specializes in the health needs of infants, children and adolescents with kidney diseases and disorders. Pediatric nephrologists diagnose and treat problems with children’s kidneys, such as kidney stones and kidney failure. They also help manage conditions related to kidney disease, such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
A pediatric nephrologist typically:
- Evaluates a patient’s medical history and kidney function
- Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic diseases and conditions that affect children’s kidneys including diabetes, childhood nephrotic syndrome, kidney failure, hemolytic uremic syndrome, hereditary kidney disease, and kidney stones
- Analyzes the results of kidney disease screenings including urine tests, blood tests, and biopsies
- Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
- Evaluates whether a child with kidney disease needs dialysis or a kidney transplant
- Orders and performs kidney dialysis procedures
- Provides care before and after kidney transplants and other kidney surgeries
- Creates lifestyle plans for helping patients maintain their kidney function including dietary and medication changes
- Collaborates with other healthcare providers, such as pediatric surgeons, pediatric urologists, nutritionists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and social workers, who help patients and their families manage their kidney conditions
A pediatric nephrologist may also be known by the following names: children’s kidney doctor, pediatric renal specialist, children’s renal specialist, pediatric kidney specialist, or children’s kidney specialist.
There are 34 specialists practicing Pediatric Nephrology in North Carolina with an overall average rating of 4.8 stars. There are 19 hospitals in North Carolina with affiliated Pediatric Nephrology specialists, including Duke University Hospital, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center and University of North Carolina Hospital.
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Dr. Donald Weaver Jr, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology1001 Blythe Blvd Ste 200Charlotte, NC 28203Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Susan Massengill, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology2301 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Hsiao Lai, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology2355 W Arlington BlvdGreenville, NC 27834Dr. Jessica Stahl, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology100 Eastowne DrChapel Hill, NC 27514Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Liliana Gomez Mendez, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology2150 Herbert CtGreenville, NC 27834Dr. Shashi Nagaraj, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology4709 Creekstone Dr Ste 300Durham, NC 27703Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Dr. Charles McKay, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Prabesh Bajracharya, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology1022 N BRAGG BLVDSpring Lake, NC 28390Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Dr. Hostensia Beng-Ongey, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology2150 Herbert CtGreenville, NC 27834Dr. Delbert Wigfall, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology2301 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Poornima Baddi, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology201 Queens RdCharlotte, NC 28204Biography: Both my parents were doctors, and I grew up in India watching them practice medicine with great love. They inspired me to go into medicine, too. \n I care for my patients in a holistic way. I strive to offer compassionate, personalized care while using the latest evidence-based medicine. \n I am a member of both the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Pediatric Nephrology. \n When not taking care of patients, I love spending time with my family and traveling.
On staff atNovant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.Dr. Jen Lin, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology1 Medical Ctr BlvdWinston Salem, NC 27103Dr. Amanda Dale-Shall, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203Dr. Megan Yanik, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology1001 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203Dr. Ashton Chen, DO
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology3903 N Elm StGreensboro, NC 27455Dr. Reeti Kumar, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology2301 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705Dr. Katherine Westreich, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology1301 Central DrSanford, NC 27330Dr. Eileen Chambers, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology2301 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705Dr. Dorey Glenn, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology2131 S 17th StWilmington, NC 28401Jacqueline Costello, PNP
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology2150 Herbert CtGreenville, NC 27834Dr. Annabelle Chua, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology2301 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705Dr. Andrew South, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology1 S Hawthorne RdWinston Salem, NC 27157Dr. John Foreman, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology2301 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705Dr. William Primack, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology143 W Franklin StChapel Hill, NC 27516Dr. Keia Sanderson, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology7024 Burnett Womack CbChapel Hill, NC 27599Dr. Hailey Gavigan, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology1001 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203Dr. Rasheed Gbadegesin, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology2301 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705Pamela Fox, PNP
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology2100 Stantonsburg RdGreenville, NC 27834Dr. Leonard Hymes, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology2150 Herbert CtGreenville, NC 27834Dr. Duy Vu, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology7024 BURNETT WOMACKChapel Hill, NC 27599Dr. Kiri Bagley, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology1 S Hawthorne RdWinston Salem, NC 27157Cynthia Keel, PNP
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology2100 Stantonsburg RdGreenville, NC 27834Dr. Uptal Patel, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Nephrology508 Fulton StDurham, NC 27705