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Pediatric Nephrology Patient Stories

Meet our patients and read their remarkable stories of hope and inspiration from the Division of Pediatric Nephrology at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis – Pediatric Nephrology

Learn more about Lexi's experience with Kidney Transplant at Children's Hospital.

After a life of mysterious symptoms, Lexi was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease. At age 4, Lexi received a kidney transplant and unique therapy from UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Learn more about how staff stabilized Lexi’s kidney function.

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Chronic Kidney Disease – Pediatric Nephrology

Skyler Moats

Skyler suffered from chronic kidney disease that led to kidney failure. Read more about her experience with kidney transplant at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

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Polycystic Kidney Disease – Pediatric Nephrology

Learn more about Mia's experience with Polycystic Kidney Disease at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.

Mia suffered from Polycystic Kidney Disease. Read more about her experience and success of her procedure at UPMC.

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Nephrotic Syndrome – Pediatric Nephrology

Learn more about Jonathan's experience with Nephrotic Syndrome at Children's Hospital.

Jonathan suffered from Nephrotic Syndrome. Read about the success of his procedure and experience at UPMC Children's Hospital Pittsburgh.

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Focal/Segmental Glomerulosclerosis – Pediatric Nephrology

Learn more about Madison's experience with Focal/Segmental Glomerulosclerosis at Children's Hospital.

Madison suffered from Focal/Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. Read about her experience and success of her procedure at UPMC.

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Kidney Stones – Pediatric Nephrology

Learn more about Bella's experience with Kidney Stones at Children's Hospital.

At just 4 years old, Bella suffered from Kidney Stones. Read more about the success of her procedure and her experience at UPMC Children’s Hospital.

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Neurofibromatosis – Pediatric Nephrology

Learn more about Evyn's experience with Neurofibromatosis at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

Evyn suffered from Neurofibromatosis. Read about the success of his procedure and experience at UPMC Children's Hospital Pittsburgh.

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How Can We Help You?

To schedule an appointment, refer a patient, or request a consultation with the Division of Pediatric Nephrology at UPMC Children’s Hospital, please contact us at 412-692-5182.