Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's
Expert kidney care in a child-friendly environment
Nephrologists treat people with kidney disorders, complicated chemical imbalances, bone metabolism disorders and high blood pressure. A pediatric nephrologist treats those conditions and others that affect children's kidneys as they grow.
Our kidneys help filter toxins out of the bloodstream and then remove them from the body through urination. They also make chemicals that control bone growth, regulate the body's fluid, and balance the levels of other chemicals like sodium and potassium necessary for human function.
At Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's in Temple, our family-centered care approach combines medical and surgical expertise with compassion and education for patients and families.
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Comprehensive evaluation and treatment for your child's kidneys disorders
We provide comprehensive coverage for various diagnostic evaluations, including microscopic urine sediment analysis and kidney biopsy analysis. We offer acute dialysis for patients with a sudden loss of their kidney function.
We also perform 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) to evaluate elevated blood pressure. This unique device measures and records blood pressure during a child's regular, everyday activity. The results help the doctor determine if a child has hypertension versus anxiety resulting in elevated blood pressure when measuring blood pressure in the doctor's office.