The Division of Pediatric Nephrology is a tertiary referral center for North and Central Florida and the surrounding states. Our Division offers special expertise in the care of very young children with renal failure and in the care of patients with complex renal abnormalities who require dialysis and transplantation.
The Division of Pediatric Nephrology provides diagnosis and treatment for infants, children, and adolescents with all forms of acute and chronic kidney disease. There are approximately 3600 outpatient visits and 350 admissions each year. These include infants, children, and adolescents with a variety of bladder and kidney problems, patients with hypertension and electrolyte abnormalities, and the assessment of pregnant women carrying a fetus with a renal abnormality noted on ultrasound. Physicians over the entire tri-state area call for consultations, as do the faculty of the University of Florida Health Science Center who need joint consultative care of the complex pediatric problems.
Nationally Ranked
The pediatric nephrology program at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is ranked as one of the best programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
Our Team
Faculty
Lawrence R Shoemaker M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor And Chief
Email:
lrshoe01@peds.ufl.edu
Larry T Patterson M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor
Email:
larry.patterson@mail.ufl.eduFellows
Clinical & Administrative Staff
Clinic Coordinator
Zach Betty, LPN
Zach has been a part of the Pediatric Nephrology team since July of 2016. His role is multifaceted in that it he carries out a variety of responsibilities such as hands on patient care to office administrative demands. Zach is currently working to expand his education as he peruses a degree in healthcare administration.
Kidney Transplant Team
Rachel Bush, ARNP
April Ellis
Felicia Johns
