Program/Services The nephrology team provides a variety of treatments for pediatric patients such as: ? Dialysis ? Continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH) ? Hemodialysis ? Peritoneal dialysis ? Other pediatric nephrology treatments ? Pediatric kidney transplantation, including laparascopic kidney donation ? Immunosuppressive therapies ? Urologic surgery ? Antibiotic therapy and prevention for urinary tract infections ? Lithotripsy prevention, medical management for treatment of kidney stones ? Antihypertensive treatment with medication therapy, lifestyle modification counseling ? Plasmapheresis ? Diagnostic procedures ? Urodynamics ? Kidney biopsy ? Bone biopsy Pr o v i d e r s Blanche Chavers, M.D. Pediatric Nephrologist 612-626-2922 chave001@umn.edu Avi Katz, M.D. Pediatric Nephrologist 612-626-2922 avikatz@umn.edu Lydia Najera, M.D. Pediatric Nephrologist 612-626-2922 najer001@umn.edu 24-Hour Consultations and Admissions ?
