Nephrologists & Care Team
The pediatric renal center care center team provides overall management and health care coordination for the child’s special medical needs including communication with the child and family, primary care physician, other specialty physicians, school and other community based providers.
Board-Certified Nephrologists
A nephrologist is a physician specially trained and educated in kidney function, dialysis therapy, kidney transplantation and kidney diseases in children. The nephrologist provides consultation, comprehensive assessment including review of past and current medical history, physical examination, diagnosis and overall case management of your child’s special medical needs.
- Deepak K. Rajpoot, M.D., medical director of pediatric nephrology
Board-certified in nephrology and CCS paneled
- Janita Russo, M.D.
Board-certified in nephrology and CCS paneled
Additional Members of the Renal CCS Care Team
The nurse specialist will provide education and communication among the child, family, primary care physician, the renal team and others involved in the child’s care. The nurse specialist also provides any authorizations and medical information to the referred transplant center that will take over care of the patient during the transplant process. The nurse specialist will also educate all those involved in the child’s care.
Child Life Specialists or assistants can help your child better understand his or her condition and treatment while making him or her feel more comfortable during their stay or visit to Miller Children’s.
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