Nephrology (kidney diseases and disorders) at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick
Contact details
- Phone: (02) 9382 1646 (General enquiries and appointments)
- Fax: (02) 9382 1821
- Email: SCHN-SCH-RenalAppointment@health.nsw.gov.au
The Nephrology Department at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick (SCH) is a multidisciplinary team involved in the care of children with kidney diseases and urinary tract problems including nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, urinary tract infections, hypertension and electrolyte disorders. The team provides a comprehensive diagnostic and management service for children of all ages through all stages of kidney disease up to and including dialysis and kidney transplantation.
Diagnostic services include kidney biopsies and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.
Team members provide a consultative service for inpatients and outpatients with regular clinics at SCH and at partner sites throughout NSW. The nephrologists (kidney specialists) work closely with the Urology team, the Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit at the Royal Hospital for Women and the Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic.
The Prince of Wales Hospital (POWH) Kidney Care Centre provides a haemiodialysis service for SCH. POWH has a dedicated child dialysis room that is usually available for children.
Clinics
| Clinic Name | Phone | Details | Location |
| Dialysis and Transplantation | (02) 9382 1646 | Comprehensive end stage renal failure management. The nephrology unit offers the dialysis modality appropriate for each child and provides the full range of kidney transplantation services as well as continuing management of children who have undergone renal transplantation elsewhere. | Sydney Children's Hospital - Outpatients |
| Hypertension | (02) 9382 1646 | Comprehensive assessment and management of children with suspected or diagnosed hypertension. 24 Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring available only after consultation with a paediatric nephrologist. | Sydney Children's Hospital - Outpatients |
| Renal Outpatients | (02) 9382 1646 | All appointment made by Renal Secretary at SCH. For new referrals and old patients with kidney diseases. | Sydney Children's Hospital - Outpatients |
Outreach
| Clinic Name | Phone | Details | Location |
| Renal Outreach - Campbelltown | (02) 4634 4162 | All appointment made by Campbelltown hospital. This clinic is held on Monday once a month. Please fax referral and all relevant material prior to the appointment date to SCH office. | Campbelltown Hospital Paediatric Outpatients |
| Renal Outreach - Canberra | (02) 6244 2026 | The clinic is held on the first Monday every second month. Appointments are made through the Canberra Hospital Outpatient Department. Please fax referral and all relevant material prior to the appointment date to SCH office. | Canberra Hospital Outpatients Department |
| Renal Outreach - Dubbo | (02) 6884 9799 | The clinic is held on Friday every 2 months. All appointments are made at the Specialist Medical Centre, Dubbo. Please fax referral and all relevant material prior to the appointment date to SCH office. | Specialist Medical Centre - Dubbo |
| Renal Outreach - Newcastle | (02) 4921 3750 | All appointments made by John Hunter Children's Hospital outpatients clerk. Please fax referral and all relevant material prior to the appointment date to SCH office. | John Hunter Children's Hospital |
| Renal Outreach - Wagga Wagga | (02) 6925 0210 | The clinic is held twice a year. Please fax referral and all relevant material prior to the appointment date to SCH office. | Riverina Paediatrics |
Staff
| Name | Position |
| Elizabeth Craig | Clinical Nurse Consultant |
| A/Professor Gad Kainer | Staff Specialist - Nephrologist |
| Dr Sean Kennedy | Staff Specialist - Nephrologist |
| Dr Leah Krischock | Staff Specialist - Nephrologist |
| Dr Fiona Mackie | Staff Specialist - Nephrologist |
| Dianne Muniz | Dietitian |
| Dr Rebecca Spicer | Staff Specialist - Nephrologist |
| Cheryl Wade | Social worker |