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Nephrology & Hypertension

423-778-KIDS (5437)

Kennedy Outpatient Center
900 E. Third St.
Chattanooga, TN 37403

Fax: 423-778-6741

What is Pediatric Nephrology?

Pediatric nephrology is the medical subspecialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic kidney disorders in children.

Comprehensive Nephrology and Hypertension Care

Children’s Hospital at Erlanger offers comprehensive nephrology services as well as specialized care for children with hypertension (high blood pressure). 

Conditions We Treat

  • Acute renal failure
  • Blood in the urine (hematuria) and protein in the urine (proteinuria)
  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Kidney stones
  • Renal tubular acidosis and other electrolytes abnormalities
  • Voiding problems
  • Pediatric hypertension
  • Procedures

    • 24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) 
    • Acute hemodialysis - inpatient
    • Acute peritoneal dialysis - inpatient
    • Continual Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) – inpatient
    • Aphaeresis - inpatient
    • Post- and pre-kidney transplant medicine

    Meet Our Team

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    Nephrology and Hypertension - Pediatric

    James Atherton, MD, MS

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    Nephrology and Hypertension - Pediatric

    Noel M. Delos Santos, MD

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