Nephrology
Nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report
Nephrology
Nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report
As one of the top-ranked kidney care programs in the nation, the Division of Pediatric Nephrology at Children’s Mercy provides family-centered care for children and teens with kidney and urinary tract disorders. Our leadership in innovative research projects—like CKiD, the largest study of children with chronic kidney disease in North America—is actively improving the way we care for kids.
Kidney care that puts your family first
Our expert care team puts their experience to work every day to provide comprehensive care for children and families.
Children’s Mercy doctors have made significant contributions to the study and understanding of kidney disease and related issues in children.
We work closely and collaboratively with other professionals and institutions in the U.S. and around the world to advance the care of children with kidney disorders. Our doctors helped create a set of internationally accepted guidelines for health care professionals who care for children with kidney disorders.
Our dialysis program is nationally and internationally recognized as a leader in pediatric dialysis care and research.
Why choose a top-ranked program
Children with significant kidney disease tend to be extremely complex patients, and centers that are ranked high have excellent patient outcomes. Children’s Mercy has a 100% successful transplant rate and our dialysis program has one of the lowest infection rates in the country. In the video below, Nephrology Division Director Bradley Warady, MD, shares the division’s #4 national ranking of best pediatric kidney programs by U.S. News and World Report, the program’s outstanding transplant outcomes, and leadership in research and quality initiatives that are helping children with kidney disease around the world.
This level of expertise, along with our transition to adulthood program and our focus on family-centered care, make us stand out as a leader in pediatric kidney care.
Dr. Bradley Warady shares how to choose the right kidney care program for your child
Watch Powering Children’s Potential
In the premiere episode of this new video series, Paul Kempinski, Children’s Mercy President and CEO, visits with Bradley Warady, MD, Pediatric Nephrology Division Director, about how the division is helping children achieve their fullest potential.
Clinical Services
The Hypertension Clinic at Children's Mercy provides specialized care for children with high blood pressure, a common complication of chronic kidney disease. Our pediatric nephrologists develop care plans tailored for each child's needs while collaborating with highly trained nurse practitioners to manage ongoing care.
Children with all types of bone disorders are evaluated and treated in the Bone and Mineral Health Clinic. We can also help children with kidney stones and problems with the way their body processes minerals.
The Enuresis and Voiding Disorder Clinic evaluates and treats children who have urinary problems in the daytime or bedwetting at night. We take a collaborative approach to treatment, making sure your child receives the unique and compassionate care they need.
The Dialysis Program at Children's Mercy cares for children with all types of kidney disorders who need renal replacement therapy with dialysis. Our program is nationally and internationally recognized as a leader in pediatric dialysis care and research.
Children's Mercy operates the largest pediatric kidney transplant program in Missouri and Kansas. The transplant program complements the nationally recognized pediatric dialysis program and is a key component of the Division of Nephrology, which ranks as one of the top 5 programs in the country by U. S. News and World Report.
When your child is comfortable and familiar with their Children’s Mercy care team, the thought of leaving the doctors and nurses they’ve known for several years can be overwhelming. To make sure that they’re set up for success, the dialysis and transplant patients we care for go through our transition to adulthood program.
Conditions
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Acute kidney injury (renal failure)
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Chronic kidney disease
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Disorders of mineral metabolism
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End-stage renal disease
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Enuresis (also known as bedwetting)
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Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
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Glomerulonephritis
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Hematuria/proteinuria
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Hypercalciuria
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Hypertension
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Kidney injuries
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Metabolic bone disease/osteoporosis
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Nephrotic Syndrome
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Renal tubular disorders
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Urinary tract infection and abnormalities
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Urolithiasis
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Voiding disorders
Bedwetting: What causes it and when to be concerned?
Bedwetting affects 5-7 million kids in the U.S. Learn what causes this common problem, tips to prevent bedwetting and when parents should be concerned.
Working today to improve kidney care tomorrow
Our researchers tackle tough kidney problems from every angle as they look for innovative solutions for kids with chronic and acute kidney disorders.
Whether it's a long-term study of children with chronic kidney disease or exploring the genetic aspects of kidney conditions, the Children's Mercy research team is relentless in pursuing better health for children and families around the world.
Stories
Inside Pediatrics: Jack's story
Two-year-old Jack needs daily dialysis, care from the region’s top pediatric nephrologists and a kidney transplant to survive. While some kids wait months for a kidney, Jack already has a donor: his dad.
A better quality of life: Hayden's story
Hayden Murnahan defied the odds when he received a long-distance kidney donation via private plane for a second transplant.
Kidney transplant: Isaac's and Colin's stories
Isaac Schroeder, a 2 ½-year-old patient from Omaha, Neb., and his mother celebrate the one-year anniversary of Isaac’s lifesaving kidney transplant at Children’s Mercy. Meanwhile 18-year-old Colin Martin recovers from a kidney transplant made possible by his brother, William. This was the first brother-to-brother transplant performed at Children’s Mercy, and both young men are doing well.
Kidney transplant: Josiah’s story
Josiah's and his family faced unforeseen challenges on his journey to receiving a kidney transplant. Fortunately, the transplant not only saved Josiah's life, it brought him and his family closer together.
Meet Bradley Warady, MD
Meet Dr. Warady, the Chief of the Section of Pediatric Nephrology and Director of Dialysis and Kidney Transplantation. Learn how his own pediatrician inspired him to go into medicine at the young age of nine and why he loves being part of a kidney care team that works together to help every child in the program.
Contact the Nephrology Team
Children's Mercy Adele Hall
Kidney Center
(816) 234-3030
Dialysis Unit
(816) 234-3100
(888) 211-4218
Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas
Nephrology Clinic
(913) 696-8220
(866) 572-0158
Children's Mercy Wichita
(316) 500-8900
(800) 800-7300
Children's Mercy Joplin
(800) 276-0985
Children's Mercy Northland
Enuresis Clinic
(816) 234-3030