Pediatric Specialties
Nephrology and kidney transplant
Support and resources
The following are links to a number of national organizations that may be helpful for parents of children who have been diagnosed with urinary tract obstructions, kidney diseases, cysts or other problems involving the kidneys.
- American Association of Kidney Patients
800-749-2257 or 813-636-8100 - American Kidney Fund
800-638-8299 or 301-881-3052 - American Society of Pediatric Nephrology
703-556-9222 - American Society of Nephrology
202-659-0599 - American Urological Association Inc.
410-689-3700 or 866-746-4282 - National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
- National Kidney Foundation
800-622-9010 or 212-889-2210 - National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
800-891-5390 or 301-654-4415 - Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation
800-753-2873
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