Hypertension Program
The Pediatric Hypertension Program at Monroe Carell specializes in diagnosing and treating children with high blood pressure.
Our specialists will review your child’s medical history and complete a physical examination and urinalysis to determine your child’s blood pressure and underlying factors. Our hypertension specialists will recommend lifestyle changes and medications to improve your child’s health.
Additional testing may include laboratory studies of blood, heart, and urine; radiology; and 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. Patients may participate in clinical research studies to determine the cause of hypertension and best treatment options.
Meet Your Care Team
Tracy E. HunleyMD
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Dialysis, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney Stones and Nephrocalcinosis, Pediatric Nephrology and Hypertension, Proteinuria and Nephrotic Syndrome
Kathy L. JabsMD
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Congenital Anomalies of the Kidneys and Urinary Tract, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney Transplantation, Kidney and Pancreas Transplant, Pediatric Kidney Transplant, Pediatric Nephrology and Hypertension
Deborah K. JonesMD, MS
- Congenital Anomalies of the Kidneys and Urinary Tract, Cystic Kidney Diseases, Electrolyte and Acid-base Disorders, Glomerulonephritis, Pediatric Nephrology and Hypertension, Proteinuria and Nephrotic Syndrome
Rene G. VandevoordeIII, MD
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Dialysis, Hematuria, Hypertension, Nephrology, Pediatric Nephrology and Hypertension, Proteinuria
Carl A. AndersonAPRN, DNP, MSN
- Hypertension, Kidney Stones and Nephrocalcinosis, Pediatric Nephrology and Hypertension
Why Choose Hypertension Care at Monroe Carell
- Coordinated care
We work as a team to ensure your child receives the most comprehensive heart care available. From general and fetal cardiologists to cardiac surgeons and critical care specialists, Monroe Carell is here to help your child in their health care journey. As part of a comprehensive academic medical center with one of the top heart programs in the world, we also provide seamless transition of care from childhood into adulthood.
- Pediatric heart excellence
The Pediatric Heart Institute at Monroe Carell is recognized as one of the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report. Our high-quality care and specialized disease management earned accreditation by the Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation (CCF). The American Society of Extracorporeal Technology (AmSECT) has recognized Monroe Carell as a Perfusion Center of Excellence with the 2022 Pillar Award. We are one of only seven children's hospitals in the nation to earn this honor. Our program is also recognized as an Aetna Pediatric Heart Disease Center of Excellence.
