--- title: "Pediatric kidney disease services at Sutter Health" description: "Sutter's pediatric kidney care offers specialized diagnostics, advanced treatments and family-centered support to manage kidney disease in children." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-kidney-disease-care" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) / 3. Pediatric kidney disease care ![pediatric-kidney-disease-care-2](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Hero-Images/pediatric-kidney-disease-care-2.jpg?h=2100&iar=0&w=3150) # Pediatric kidney disease Children with kidney disease and related conditions need advanced treatment and kid-friendly care from compassionate providers like ours. [Find a pediatric nephrologist](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22acceptingNewPatients%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5Btrue%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Pediatric+Nephrology%22%5D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) [Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals) ![pediatric-kidney-disease-care-2](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Hero-Images/pediatric-kidney-disease-care-2.jpg?h=2100&iar=0&w=3150) ## Why choose Sutter? When your child has kidney disease, you want caring specialists who understand how your little one feels. At Sutter, pediatricians, kidney specialists, social workers, pharmacists and dietitians work together to provide a full range of kidney services tailored to children. Whether your child has a chronic condition, their kidneys are at risk of damage, or they need a kidney transplant, we’ll partner closely with you and determine the ideal treatments, procedures and medications. ### By the numbers ### 7 Sutter Pediatric Kidney Specialists provide compassionate care across Northern California. ### 5 kidney transplant clinical trials study how to improve health outcomes for kidney transplant recipients. ### 200+ kidney transplants are performed each year at Sutter, earning the Healthgrades distinction as one of the top 19 transplant centers nationwide. ### 1st  6-way kidney transplant in California was performed at Sutter, using MatchGrid software. ## Need a referral? Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am — 5:00 pm, or call us at [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788). [Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals) ## Conditions - Acute glomerulonephritis - Acute kidney disease - Albuminuria - Blood in the urine - [Chronic kidney disease (CKD)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/chronic-kidney-disease) - Congenital kidney diseases - High blood pressure - Kidney/renal failure - Metabolic Disorders - Nephrotic syndrome - Urinary Tract Disorders ## Treatments - Hemodialysis - Peritoneal dialysis ## Classes & events [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Kidney%5C%22+%5C%22Children%27s+health%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) - Class ### [A CPMC Perinatal Offering - Postpartum Health & Baby Care eClass (ANYTIME ONLINE)](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/699f60ec6a09a6e4f45c50e6/) Postpartum Health & Baby Care, a unique online learning experience that you can complete at your leisure. Takes 2-3 hours to complete with 9 months of access to review over and over again. - Class, Event ### [A Baby Care eClass with Additional Review Session](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/68f6a5ba56f5f98146cce0fc/) This eClass helps with navigating the transition to parenthood. Current info to learn newborn care skills and what to expect in the early days. Essential prenatal class for pregnancy! - Class ### [A CPMC Prenatal Offering - Childbirth Preparation Natural Childbirth Techniques eClass (ANYTIME ONLINE)](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6735252d2b7157e808ad2855/) This self-paced, online class is available for 9 months after initial log in and is designed for those planning a birth with few to no medical interventions. [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Kidney%5C%22+%5C%22Children%27s+health%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) ## Helpful resources [American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)](https://aakp.org/ "Please note you are leaving the Sutter Health website.") [National Kidney Foundation](https://www.kidney.org/transplantation/livingdonors/general-information-living-donation "Please note you are leaving the Sutter Health website.") [National Living Donor Assistance Center](https://www.livingdonorassistance.org/ "Please note you are leaving the Sutter Health website.") [United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)](https://unos.org/ "Please note you are leaving the Sutter Health website.") ## Care for complex kidney needs Receive care at Sutter, where teams provide tailored treatment and support for children with kidney disease. 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