Kidney Disease (Nephrology)

To make an adult appointment, call 314-362-7603.
Toll free: 800-858-3541

To make a pediatric appointment, call 314-454-6043.

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
Glomerular diseases
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

Muhammad Yasir Baloch, MD

Kaye Brathwaite, MD

Monica Chang-Panesso, MD

Steven Chih-Nung Cheng, MD

Eileen A. Ciccia, MD

Elisabeth B. Cole, MD

Raja Dandamudi, MD

Rowena B. Delos Santos, MD

Taha Mohamed Djirdeh, MD