The Division of Pediatric Nephrology
The Division of Pediatric Nephrology at St. Joseph's provides comprehensive clinical care for patients with kidney disease from birth to age 18. Our staff comprises physicians who are board-certified in pediatrics and pediatric nephrology and who specialize in caring for children with kidney disorders, hypertension, nephrotic syndrome and other chronic disorders related to the kidneys. For more information about our pediatric nephrology programs, please call 602-406-6094.
As well as providing expert clinical services, the division has an active focus to develop and coordinate research studies in major kidney centers throught the United States and Canada. These studies are designed to evaluate a variety of treatments for adults and children with kidney disorders. Currently, two major clinical trials are underway. The North American IgAN Study II is evaluating the effects of a drug called mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) in combination with two other drugs for the treatment of patients with IgA nephropathy. Approximately 150 patients have been evaluated for participation in this study and 40 patients are currently enrolled in the study.
The second major study in progress is called the Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) Clinical Trial. This study, which is sponsored by the National institutes of Health, is comparing the effectiveness of two different treatment regimens in decreasing proteinuria, or high levels of protein in the urine, in patients with steroid-resistant FSGS.
For more information about these studies, please call 1-800-345-4426.
Helpful Resources on the Web
The following is a list of kidney disease websites that may be of interest or information to you. These websites are independent of Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) and St. Joseph's. As such, St. Joseph's and CHW do not endorse or sponsor any of these sites, nor do we vouch for the any of the information contained within these sites.
The Nephron Information Center
Resource base on kidney disease. Includes updated renal news stories, index of US dialysis centers and Nephroquest, a patient question and answer resource.
United Network for Organ Sharing Nonprofit organization which coordinates US organ transplant activities. The UNOS Web site contains information and statistics about organ transplantation.
RENALNET Information Network
Provides a clearinghouse for information on the cause, treatment and management of kidney disease.
E-Neph
Provides general information about kidney dialysis and transplant.
Hypertension Dialysis & Clinical Nephrology
Provides selected information on renal disorders and their treatment, and hypertension, dialysis, and clinical nephrology topics.
NIDDK Home Page
National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Disease of the National Institutes of Health.
American Society of Pediatric Nephrology
American Society of Nephrology
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