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COVID-19 Vaccines

The COVID-19 vaccine is available to anyone 5 and older. People younger than 18 must receive the Pfizer vaccine. To schedule an appointment, call 211 or visit ourshot.in.gov. Several COVID-19 vaccine locations also offer walk-in appointments. View full details.

Actualizaciones de COVID-19: Políticas para visitantes, vacunas y más

Medidas de seguridad en Riley Children's Health

Estamos adoptando medidas reflexivas para garantizar que nuestros espacios sigan siendo seguros para los pacientes, los padres y los cuidadores. Vea las medidas de seguridad, la política de uso de mascarillas y las directrices de visitas.

Vacunas contra la COVID-19

La vacuna contra la COVID-19 está disponible para cualquier persona mayor de 5 años. Las personas menores de 18 años deben recibir la vacuna de Pfizer. Para programar una cita, llame al 211 o visite la página ourshot.in.gov. Varios centros de vacunación contra la COVID-19 atienden sin cita previa. Vea todos los detalles.

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Children and teens with kidney disease need quality care, guidance and hope. The pediatric nephrologists at Riley at IU Health provide a full spectrum of services and take pride in teamwork. Our staff of specialists creates individualized treatment plans for each child’s unique needs.

Kidney Care Designed for Children

Kidney Care Designed for Children

As the largest provider for diagnosing and treating children with kidney conditions in Indiana, we are experts in dealing with acute or chronic kidney disease in children. We are also the state’s largest provider of dialysis to children.

Our nephrology team is nationally recognized for its innovation, experience and expertise. Our family-centered program provides treatment, nutrition planning and education to promote success. We have the newest hemodialysis technology and provide comprehensive kidney transplant care to children of all ages.

Our transplant center is part of a nationwide pediatric kidney transplant outcomes improvement network (the Improving Renal Outcomes Collaborative, or IROC). This network seeks to improve long term health outcomes and quality of life for children with kidney transplants.

Best Children's Hospitals, Nephrology 2021-22, US News & World Report

Nationally Ranked Kidney Care for Kids

Our Pediatric Nephrology & Kidney Diseases Department is ranked in the top 25 by U.S.News & World Report. We provide Indiana's only comprehensive evaluation and treatment services for children with kidney disease or kidney failure. Our team includes pediatric nephrologists, urologists and dialysis nurses. Riley at IU Health is a leader in kidney transplantation and has worked to perfect a new hemodialysis technology—continuous veno-venous hemofiltration (CVVH).

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Conditions & Services

Pediatric Kidney Conditions We Treat

Our pediatric specialists provide patient- and family-centered care for most related conditions. The links below provide more specific information about some, but not all, of the conditions that we treat.

  • Acute Kidney Injury
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Congenital Diseases of the Kidney
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Hematuria
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Kidney Stones
  • Kidney Tubular Acidosis
  • Nephrotic Syndrome
  • Proteinuria

Pediatric Kidney Services We Offer

We offer a number of different Pediatric Nephrology & Kidney Diseases services. Below are some, but not all, of the services that we provide. If you have a question about a specific service that is not listed here, please contact our department.

  • Acute & Chronic Hemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Continuous Veno-Venous Hemofiltration
  • Kidney Transplant
  • Renal (Kidney) Biopsy
  • Renal (Kidney) Ultrasound

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Learn more about the experienced pediatric nephrologists in our department.

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    Pediatric Nephrology & Kidney Diseases Locations

    Pediatric Nephrology & Kidney Diseases Locations

    In addition to our primary hospital location at the Academic Health Center in Indianapolis, IN, we have convenient locations to better serve our communities throughout the state.

    Riley Pediatric Nephrology & Kidney Diseases

    4.8 out of 5 stars (172 ratings)
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    11725 N Illinois St
    Carmel, IN 46032

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    Riley Pediatric Nephrology & Kidney Diseases

    4.6 out of 5 stars (349 ratings)
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    575 Riley Hospital Dr
    Indianapolis, IN 46202

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    Related Programs

    Related Programs

    We provide multispecialty care for a number of conditions. Below are links to our related programs.

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    Related Stories

    Related Stories

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    New dialysis machines for tiny patients are a “game changer”

    08/18/21

    Riley is rolling out smaller machines that offer a safer way to treat renal failure in babies.

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    Blog Brock Craft

    A gift of love and life

    04/29/21

    Ally Brock’s mom didn’t think twice about donating a kidney to her daughter 11 years ago. Now, Ally works with other pediatric patients on their own transplant journey.

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    Blog Coriweb

    “She is a walking angel on Earth”

    11/11/20 Patient Stories

    Cori Winer is a Riley kid and a mom herself. The 22-year-old has been at Riley for 104 days as she recovers from a second stem-cell transplant, infections and kidney failure.

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    Blog Rileyusnwrwebmain

    Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health ranks in all 10 pediatric specialties; two in top five

    06/16/20 Patient Care

    Remains only nationally ranked children’s hospital in Indiana

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    Blog Kidney Camp Web

    COVID cancels Kidney Camp, Critical Care Walk-A-Thon

    06/04/20

    Virus scraps popular events that bring together patients, families and team members. Plans for a one-day camp in the fall, other possibilities are being considered.

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    Blog Hansonweb

    He loaded his plane with hand sanitizer and dropped it at Riley

    04/19/20

    Michigan brewery/distillery owner shifts from beer and spirits to hand sanitizer. When he heard that Riley dialysis families might be running low, he made a special trip.

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    Blog Dialysis Web

    “These kids don’t survive without us”

    04/14/20

    Amid the coronavirus outbreak, lifesaving dialysis continues at Riley for pediatric patients whose kidneys are failing.

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    The pediatric nephrology team at Riley at IU Health works with primary care physicians, pediatricians and nephrologists throughout Indiana and the Midwest to provide specialized care at Indiana University Health facilities.

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    Education

    Our department partners with the Indiana University School of Medicine to train the next generation of pediatric nephrologists. Our Nephrology Fellowship Program gives fellows experience in managing both common and complex cases. The program is also home to an accredited transplant nephrology fellowship.

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