Pediatric Nephrology Section Chief, Dr. Ihor Yosypiv reviews a patient's medical records for the best treatment plan.
The Department of Pediatrics' Section of Pediatric Nephrology has an outstanding tradition of excellence in patient care, pediatric research, and physician training. The section has earned numerous academic honors and represents Tulane University at local and national committees and scientific assemblages worldwide.
Pediatric Nephrology provides patient care services at Children's Hospital New Orleans' Nephrology Center. The faculty and staff take immense pride in their superb quality of compassionate clinical care while utilizing all resources to provide the best possible outcome.
Division of Pediatric Nephrology has an outstanding history as a leader in pediatric nephrology research. Currently, the Division is researching:
The overall theme of our research program is the cellular and molecular regulation of kidney development. Ongoing projects in the lab are:
Ihor Yosypiv, MD – Section Chief
Samir El-Dahr, MD – Jane B. Aron Chairman in Pediatrics
Hongbing Liu, PhD
Giovane Tortelote, PhD
Patient Services:
LCMC Health Ridgelake Health Center
2121 Ridgelake Dr.
Metairie, LA 70001
Phone: 504-988-6253
Fax 504-988-7654
Department Main:
Tulane University School of Medicine
Pediatrics Department
210 State Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone: 504-988-6692
Fax: 504-988-1771
Section Main:
Tulane University School of Medicine
Pediatric Nephrology
1430 Tulane Ave.
SL-37, Room 5200
Phone: 504-988-5377
Fax: 504-988-1852
Contact: Lynette Joseph
Email: ljoseph@tulane.edu