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 Nephrology

Nephrology

Kidney disease can be complicated, so the pediatric nephrology team at Arkansas Children’s is committed to providing family-centered care and working closely with our patients and families to meet their unique needs.

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Advanced Care for Pediatric Kidney Health

Arkansas Children's team of kidney specialists (nephrologists) is the only team in the state with specialized training in pediatrics. Our pediatric nephrology team diagnoses and manages many different types of kidney conditions in children of all ages.

Kidney disease can be complicated, so we are committed to providing family-centered care to work closely with our patients and families to meet their unique needs.

Nephrology Outcomes

Pediatric kidney issues can quickly become a matter of life and death. That’s why Arkansas Children’s strives to provide optimal outcomes in nephrology services.

By the Numbers

100% graft survival rate at one and three years following a transplant with a:

  • deceased donor kidney
  • living donor kidney

100% patient survival rate at one and three years following a transplant with a:

  • deceased donor kidney
  • living donor kidney

0% complication rates for native kidney percutaneous biopsy procedures

100 native kidney percutaneous biopsies performed (last two years)

1,961 new nephrology outpatient evaluations/consultations (last two years)

669 nephrology inpatient admissions and consultations (last two years)

“Data for “By the Numbers” from CY24, unless otherwise noted.

Medical Service Awards and Honors

Best Children's Hospitals - US News & World Report - Nephrology

Arkansas Children's Hospital provides right-sized care for your child. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Arkansas Children's in seven specialties, including Nephrology for 2025-2026.

NNCC Award for Nephrology Nursing Certification Advocacy logo

This award was developed to be able to publicly recognize organizations that advocate for or promote any and all levels of nephrology nursing certification.

Meet the Team

The nephrology team at Arkansas Children's consists of five full-time nephrologists. Primary diagnoses seen are hydronephrosis, prenatal hydronephrosis, kidney abnormalities, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, abnormal kidney function, hematuria, proteinuria and hypertension.

Nephrology Service Chief

Related Services

Patient Stories

Locations

Traveling to Arkansas Children's?

The Regional Care Center helps families traveling from another state or country receive world-class pediatric care before, during and after your stay.

Learn more about the Regional Care Center

Advanced Care for Pediatric Kidney Health

Arkansas Children's team of kidney specialists (nephrologists) is the only team in the state with specialized training in pediatrics. Our pediatric nephrology team diagnoses and manages many different types of kidney conditions in children of all ages.

Kidney disease can be complicated, so we are committed to providing family-centered care to work closely with our patients and families to meet their unique needs.

Nephrology Outcomes

Pediatric kidney issues can quickly become a matter of life and death. That’s why Arkansas Children’s strives to provide optimal outcomes in nephrology services.

By the Numbers

100% graft survival rate at one and three years following a transplant with a:

  • deceased donor kidney
  • living donor kidney

100% patient survival rate at one and three years following a transplant with a:

  • deceased donor kidney
  • living donor kidney

0% complication rates for native kidney percutaneous biopsy procedures

100 native kidney percutaneous biopsies performed (last two years)

1,961 new nephrology outpatient evaluations/consultations (last two years)

669 nephrology inpatient admissions and consultations (last two years)

“Data for “By the Numbers” from CY24, unless otherwise noted.

Medical Service Awards and Honors

Best Children's Hospitals - US News & World Report - Nephrology

Arkansas Children's Hospital provides right-sized care for your child. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Arkansas Children's in seven specialties, including Nephrology for 2025-2026.

NNCC Award for Nephrology Nursing Certification Advocacy logo

This award was developed to be able to publicly recognize organizations that advocate for or promote any and all levels of nephrology nursing certification.

Meet the Team

The nephrology team at Arkansas Children's consists of five full-time nephrologists. Primary diagnoses seen are hydronephrosis, prenatal hydronephrosis, kidney abnormalities, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, abnormal kidney function, hematuria, proteinuria and hypertension.

Nephrology Service Chief

Related Services

Patient Stories

Locations

Traveling to Arkansas Children's?

The Regional Care Center helps families traveling from another state or country receive world-class pediatric care before, during and after your stay.

Learn more about the Regional Care Center

Advanced Care for Pediatric Kidney Health

Arkansas Children's team of kidney specialists (nephrologists) is the only team in the state with specialized training in pediatrics. Our pediatric nephrology team diagnoses and manages many different types of kidney conditions in children of all ages.

Kidney disease can be complicated, so we are committed to providing family-centered care to work closely with our patients and families to meet their unique needs.

Nephrology Outcomes

Pediatric kidney issues can quickly become a matter of life and death. That’s why Arkansas Children’s strives to provide optimal outcomes in nephrology services.

By the Numbers

100% graft survival rate at one and three years following a transplant with a:

  • deceased donor kidney
  • living donor kidney

100% patient survival rate at one and three years following a transplant with a:

  • deceased donor kidney
  • living donor kidney

0% complication rates for native kidney percutaneous biopsy procedures

100 native kidney percutaneous biopsies performed (last two years)

1,961 new nephrology outpatient evaluations/consultations (last two years)

669 nephrology inpatient admissions and consultations (last two years)

“Data for “By the Numbers” from CY24, unless otherwise noted.

Medical Service Awards and Honors

Best Children's Hospitals - US News & World Report - Nephrology

Arkansas Children's Hospital provides right-sized care for your child. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Arkansas Children's in seven specialties, including Nephrology for 2025-2026.

NNCC Award for Nephrology Nursing Certification Advocacy logo

This award was developed to be able to publicly recognize organizations that advocate for or promote any and all levels of nephrology nursing certification.

Meet the Team

The nephrology team at Arkansas Children's consists of five full-time nephrologists. Primary diagnoses seen are hydronephrosis, prenatal hydronephrosis, kidney abnormalities, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, abnormal kidney function, hematuria, proteinuria and hypertension.

Nephrology Service Chief

Related Services

Patient Stories

Locations

Traveling to Arkansas Children's?

The Regional Care Center helps families traveling from another state or country receive world-class pediatric care before, during and after your stay.

Learn more about the Regional Care Center

Advanced Care for Pediatric Kidney Health

Arkansas Children's team of kidney specialists (nephrologists) is the only team in the state with specialized training in pediatrics. Our pediatric nephrology team diagnoses and manages many different types of kidney conditions in children of all ages.

Kidney disease can be complicated, so we are committed to providing family-centered care to work closely with our patients and families to meet their unique needs.

Nephrology Outcomes

Pediatric kidney issues can quickly become a matter of life and death. That’s why Arkansas Children’s strives to provide optimal outcomes in nephrology services.

By the Numbers

100% graft survival rate at one and three years following a transplant with a:

  • deceased donor kidney
  • living donor kidney

100% patient survival rate at one and three years following a transplant with a:

  • deceased donor kidney
  • living donor kidney

0% complication rates for native kidney percutaneous biopsy procedures

100 native kidney percutaneous biopsies performed (last two years)

1,961 new nephrology outpatient evaluations/consultations (last two years)

669 nephrology inpatient admissions and consultations (last two years)

“Data for “By the Numbers” from CY24, unless otherwise noted.

Medical Service Awards and Honors

Best Children's Hospitals - US News & World Report - Nephrology

Arkansas Children's Hospital provides right-sized care for your child. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Arkansas Children's in seven specialties, including Nephrology for 2025-2026.

NNCC Award for Nephrology Nursing Certification Advocacy logo

This award was developed to be able to publicly recognize organizations that advocate for or promote any and all levels of nephrology nursing certification.

Meet the Team

The nephrology team at Arkansas Children's consists of five full-time nephrologists. Primary diagnoses seen are hydronephrosis, prenatal hydronephrosis, kidney abnormalities, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, abnormal kidney function, hematuria, proteinuria and hypertension.

Nephrology Service Chief

Related Services

Patient Stories

Locations

Traveling to Arkansas Children's?

The Regional Care Center helps families traveling from another state or country receive world-class pediatric care before, during and after your stay.

Learn more about the Regional Care Center

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