
Kidney Clinic
UCSF's Pediatric Kidney Clinic specializes in care for the youngest patients with urinary tract or kidney diseases, providing consultations and treatment. Our team is experienced in the most advanced and effective ways to treat infants and children with nephritis, nephrosis, hypertension, electrolyte disorders, disorders of calcium and phosphorus metabolism, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and nutrition and growth disorders related to kidney disease.
Our clinic has the technologies and expertise to provide minimally invasive procedures when appropriate for the care of babies and children with kidney disorders. We are also fully equipped for care for pediatric patients with end-stage kidney disease who might need dialysis services (in our Pediatric Dialysis Unit) or a kidney transplant (in our Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program).
Our locations (8)
Our team
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Paul R. Brakeman
MD, PhD
Pediatric nephrologist -
Onur Cil
MD, PhD
Pediatric nephrologist -
Brian Jay Feldman
MD
Pediatric endocrinologist -
Elaine Ku
MD, MAS
Nephrologist -
Marsha Lee
MD
Pediatric nephrologist -
Christina Lo
MD
Pediatric nephrologist -
Rose Ellen Morrell
MD
Pediatric nephrologist -
Aris Oates
MD
Pediatric nephrologist -
Farzana Perwad
MD
Pediatric nephrologist -
Anthony A. Portale
MD
Pediatric nephrologist -
Erica Winnicki
MD
Pediatric nephrologist
Awards & recognition
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One of the nation’s best in nephrology
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Ranked among the nation's best in 10 specialties
Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your child's condition
- List of medications, including dosages, plus any your child is allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
New visitor rules
Patients may have only one visitor at a time and switch visitors twice a day. Thanks!

Your Stay
We offer valuable information to help you plan for your child's upcoming hospital stay. Find out about food services, family accommodations and more.
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Your Child's Care Team
Our doctors, nurses, child life specialists and other providers have special training to care for children. Meet your child's care team.
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Interpreter Services & Communication Assistance
Interpreter services in many languages and TDDs are available for families that need help communicating with care teams. Here's how to access them.
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Clinical trials
Pilot to Examine Risk and Feasibility of Remote Management of BP From CKD Through ESRD
Hyperkalemia: This will be defined as a non-hemolyzed potassium ≥6.0 meq/L.
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Compared across usual care versus intervention arms
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Our classroom and bedside classes help kids get credit and keep learning during treatment.
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