Our world-renowned renal medicine service at Evelina London Children’s Hospital delivers advanced diagnosis, treatment and care for children with all types of kidney problems.
Working together with our children’s urology service, we care for children and young people from across the UK and internationally.
Leading the way in kidney transplants and dialysis
We established the first children’s kidney transplant programme in England, performing the first transplant in a child over 50 years ago. We are now one of the largest and busiest children’s kidney transplant units in the UK.
We accept referrals of complex cases from other UK centres and specialise in performing kidney transplants in children with multiple comorbidities (health problems). We also accept international referrals.
Our multidisciplinary team of specialists are experts in managing children post-transplant, including during the transition to adult care at Guy’s Hospital.
Experts in renal medicine
We support the diagnosis, management and treatment of all children’s kidney conditions, including:
- acute kidney injury
- chronic kidney disease
- congenital nephrotic syndrome
- glomerulonephritis
- haematuria
- haemolytic uraemic syndrome
- kidney dysplasia
- nephrotic syndrome
- posterior urethral valves
- proteinuria
- pyelonephritis
- raised creatinine
- renal artery stenosis
- urinary tract infections (UTI)
We also investigate and treat conditions that may affect the kidneys, including:
- cystinosis
- Henoch-Schonlein purpura (IgA vasculitis)
- hypertension (high blood pressure)
- systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
- vasculitis
Our paediatric kidney experts help boy to walk again
Our children’s renal team fulfilled 11-year-old Saad Fahad Qasam Alawadhi’s wish to play and walk again – by helping him and his family manage the symptoms of complex primary nephrotic syndrome (NS).
Saad’s mother said: “ The team at Evelina are amazing. I’d like to thank all the team – nurses, doctors and junior training doctors. They took such special care of Saad when he was coming regularly for his treatment. I would also like to thank the play therapist – the school is excellent at Evelina.”
Our children's renal facilities at Evelina London
Evelina London was designed for children and their families to feel calm, comfortable and relaxed, whatever treatment they need. With themed flows, a bright, open-plan atrium and stunning views, our state-of-the-art facilities include:
- a specialist nephrology ward for patients needing inpatient treatment
- comprehensive imaging services including MRI, X-ray and ultrasound
- extensive outpatient areas for subspecialist clinics
- paediatric intensive care unit
- haemodialysis unit
- large home dialysis programme
Locations
Our children's renal medicine service is available in the following locations:
Discover our children's kidney specialists
Our team of world-leading children’s kidney specialists will support you and your child at every stage of their treatment journey