Department of Pediatric

Expert Care for Young Kidneys: Pediatric Nephrology

Nurturing Healthy Futures Through Specialized Kidney Care for Children

Pediatric Nephrology

The Pediatric Nephrology Program at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) provides comprehensive care to children and adolescents with all forms of kidney disease. Our expert team, which operates from the joint nephrology/urology clinic, specializes in diagnosing and managing a wide range of renal conditions, including congenital anomalies, glomerulonephritis, chronic kidney disease, and kidney transplantation. Our Transplant Center has extensive experience in pediatric kidney transplantation, offering both living-related and deceased donor transplant services, ensuring the highest standards of care before, during, and after transplantation.

Why Choose Us?

SKMC’s Pediatric Nephrology Program is renowned for its excellence in providing specialized kidney care for children and adolescents. Our advantages include:

Highly Specialized Team

Our pediatric nephrologists work closely with pediatric urologists, transplant surgeons, and critical care specialists to deliver personalized, multidisciplinary care.

Advanced Transplant Program

Our Transplant Center offers both living and deceased donor kidney transplantation, ensuring optimal outcomes for children with end-stage renal disease.

Comprehensive Care Model

From diagnosis and treatment to long-term management and follow-up, our team provides seamless care across inpatient, outpatient, and day care settings.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

We integrate pediatric nephrology services with other subspecialties to address the full spectrum of our patients’ healthcare needs.

Our Expertise 

Our Pediatric Nephrology team at SKMC offers expert diagnosis, treatment, and management for a broad range of kidney-related conditions in children, including:

  • Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract (CAKUT): Diagnosis, management, and follow-up of pre- and post-operative cases.
  • Glomerulonephritis: Immunosuppression and plasma exchange therapy for glomerular diseases.
  • Renal Vasculitis Disease: Comprehensive management with immunosuppression and plasma exchange.
  • Hereditary Renal Disease: Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of inherited kidney disorders.
  • Hypertension: Evaluation and management of high blood pressure in pediatric patients.
  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Ongoing management and prevention of disease progression.
  • Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): Treatment of all types of acute kidney injury, including dialysis when necessary.
  • Kidney Transplantation: Pre-transplant assessment, transplant care, and long-term post-transplant monitoring.

Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

SKMC’s Pediatric Nephrology Program utilizes advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services to ensure the best outcomes for children with kidney disorders, including:

Inpatient Services:

  • Management of complex kidney diseases, including transplant, dialysis, and glomerulonephritis cases.
  • Consultation services for general pediatrics, pediatric surgery, cardiology, and critical care.
  • Off-site consultation services for Corniche Hospital.
  • All types of renal dialysis are tailored to pediatric patients’ unique needs.

Outpatient Services:

  • Five full-day weekly clinics (8:00 am – 4:00 pm) offer specialized nephrology care.

Day Care Services:

  • Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome: Regular IV albumin infusions.
  • Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: Eculizumab therapy.
  • Steroid-Dependent/Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome: Rituximab Treatment.
  • Plasma Exchange Services: Specialized plasma exchange treatments as needed.

Services

Innovations and New Updates

Our Pediatric Nephrology Program continues to grow, with a focus on:

Integrating Multidisciplinary Clinics

Establishing combined clinics for CKD, pre-ESRD, transplant, hypertension, and uro-nephrology cases.

Enhanced Ambulatory Services

Collaborating with ambulatory healthcare providers to extend pediatric nephrology services beyond hospital settings.

Dedicated Inpatient Area

Allocating specialized areas staffed by highly skilled nurses trained in pediatric nephrology care.

Specialized Nurse Coordinators

Introducing pediatric nephrology nurse coordinators to manage complex cases and ensure continuity of care.

Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship Program

Developing a specialized program to meet the growing demand for expert pediatric nephrologists.

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Opening Hours

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Our working hours for outpatient and administrative services are as follows

Monday
08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Tuesday
08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Wednesday
08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Thursday
08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Friday
08:00 AM – 12:30 PM