Nephrology and Hypertension
The Pediatric Nephrology and Hypertension Program at Monroe Carell specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and management of kidney, hypertension, neuropathy and urinary tract diseases and congenital differences.
Our experienced team of nephrology experts will work with your family to deliver personalized care for your infant, child or adolescent patient in need of nephrology care, ranging from initial evaluation to kidney transplant.
Conditions We Treat
- 24-hydroxylase deficiency
- Alport syndrome
- Berger's disease
- Chronic kidney disease
- Dent disease
Meet Your Care Team
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
Tracy E. HunleyMD
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Dialysis, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney Stones and Nephrocalcinosis, Pediatric Nephrology and Hypertension, Proteinuria and Nephrotic Syndrome
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
Valentina KonMD
- Congenital Anomalies of the Kidneys and Urinary Tract, Cystic Kidney Diseases, Glomerulonephritis, Hypertension, 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 Nephrology and Hypertension Care at Monroe Carell
- Individual treatment plan
Your child is unique, so we perform a thorough medical history and physical exam to develop an individual treatment plan. We make referrals to other specialties as needed to ensure you have the quickest and easiest access to all the care your child needs.
- Your child’s medical information available any time
We offer an easy-to-use online patient portal, My Health at Vanderbilt, for secure access to appointment scheduling and information, medication prescription refills, records and bill pay. Logging in from a smart phone app or on the web, you can easily email medical questions to your child’s provider. You can even link your own account with all your children’s accounts to see your entire family’s medical information in one convenient location.
- Interpreter services
Interpreter services are available at no additional cost for any patients who are deaf, hard of hearing or visually impaired, or who speak limited English. Learn more.
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Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
- 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
- Aphaeresis
- Hemodialysis