To make an appointment, call 314-362-7603.
Toll free: 800-858-3541
For transplant-related appointments, call 314-362-5365.
Toll free: 800-633-9906
WashU Medicine nephrologists, sometimes called renal doctors or kidney specialists, provide patients with advanced kidney disease clinical care based on extensive and nationally-recognized research. Our expert nephrologists, nurses and clinical staff—in conjunction with WashU Medicine surgeons—have one of the largest and most experienced kidney transplant teams in the country.
Our renal doctors are proud to provide unparalleled patient care and treatment for different types of kidney failure including:
- Acute renal failure
- Chronic renal failure
- Congenital malformations
- Cysts
- Diabetic nephropathy
- Dialysis
- Inflammatory conditions
- Kidney stones
- Polynephritis
- Renal disease associated with diabetes mellitus
- Renal hypertension
WashU Medicine nephrologists are here to help you or your family member, get through the complication of renal diseases and retain kidney function for as long as possible.

Tarek Alhamad, MD, MS
Kidney Health (Nephrology)
Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine Multispecialty Center

Kaye Brathwaite, MD
Kidney Health (Nephrology)
Pediatrics
Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – West County

Monica Chang-Panesso, MD
Kidney Health (Nephrology)
Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine Multispecialty Center

Steven Chih-Nung Cheng, MD
Kidney Health (Nephrology)
Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine Multispecialty Center

Eileen A. Ciccia, MD
Kidney Health (Nephrology)
Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – South County

Elisabeth B. Cole, MD
Kidney Health (Nephrology)
Newborn Medicine
Pediatrics
Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Hospital

Raja Dandamudi, MD
Kidney Health (Nephrology)
Pediatrics
Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – West County

Rowena B. Delos Santos, MD
Kidney Health (Nephrology)
Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine
Center for Advanced Medicine – South County

Karen Marie Flores, MD
Kidney Health (Nephrology)
Locations:
Center for Advanced Medicine Multispecialty Center