Primary Children's Hospital - Salt Lake City

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Kidney Care

This department offers

  • Pediatric nephrology
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Kidney failure can be overwhelming, especially for children. They may have questions or feel anxious about this new experience. As members of the only pediatric nephrology/dialysis center in the area, our team of experienced specialists is dedicated to educating you and your family about your child’s kidney disease and treatments.

We also understand how helpful it is to do everything in one central program. By treating kidney failure early, we can often delay dialysis and kidney transplant. If a transplant does become necessary, we already know your child and your family personally.

Kidney transplant

What sets us apart

Our kidney program offers expert, multidisciplinary teams, advanced treatments, and comprehensive support for patients and families

Multidisciplinary Team

Specialists in nephrology, nutrition, psychology, and social work provide comprehensive, personalized care.

Advanced Treatment Options

Access to cutting-edge therapies, including dialysis and transplant care, ensures optimal patient outcomes.

Patient-Family Support

Emotional and educational support for patients and families improves overall well-being during treatment.

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Dialysis Center

The Primary Children's Dialysis Center has been serving children with kidney disease for more than 35 years. Our professional, highly-trained healthcare staff will provide your child with the best medical care as they have for thousands of children diagnosed with kidney disease.

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Types of kidney disease

Kidney disease can either be acute (short-lasting) or chronic (long-lasting). Both types are very serious and need immediate medical attention. 

Acute Kidney Disease 

  • Can come on suddenly but get better with medical treatment
  • May or may not require dialysis
  • If often treated for only a short time
  • Can be caused by drug overdone, heart failure, infection, injury, and poisoning

Chronic Kidney Disease 

  • Is long-lasting, and kidneys will not get better over time
  • Requires medical treatment for your child's entire life 
  • Can be caused by birth defects, urine backing into the kidneys, inflamed kidneys, genetic diseases, and systemic diseases like lupus and diabetes 

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Discover what to expect during your visit to Primary Children's Hospital and explore our patient services. We're here to support you and your child, ensuring comfort and providing the care needed for a great experience throughout your stay.

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