School of Medicine

Department of Pediatrics

Nephrology

The Division of Pediatric Nephrology provides evaluation and management of all pediatric kidney disorders.  We have a comprehensive end stage renal disease program and provide acute and chronic dialysis and renal transplantation services. The Division of Pediatric Nephrology runs the only dedicated pediatric dialysis unit in the state of Louisiana and surrounding region at the only freestanding children's hospital in the Greater New Orleans area.


Please call our office for an appointment or referral. We have providers that see patients in a variety of locations including Manning Family Children's Hospital on the 3rd floor of the Ambulatory Care Clinic, our Ridgelake Office in Metairie, Tulane-Lakeside, Covington, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette.

 

Faculty

Diego H. Aviles Headshot

Diego H. Aviles, MD

Professor of Pediatrics
Section Head

Ileana Serrano Herrera Headshot

Ileana Serrano Herrera, MD

Assistant Professor - Clinical

Caroline Straatmann Headshot

Caroline Straatmann, MD

Associate Pediatrics - Clinical

Nephrology Fellowship Program

Our division offers an accredited 3-year training program with positions available for 3 fellows.  The program provides training and experience to prepare the participant for a career in Pediatric Nephrology and certification by the American Board of Pediatrics, Subboard Pediatric Nephrology. The program has been ACGME certified since ­2008.

Want to learn more about the program? Click HERE


Clinic Information

Manning Family Children's
Main Campus

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200 Henry Clay Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone: (504) 896-9238

Manning Family Children's Specialty Care Baton Rouge

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9001 Summa Avenue, Suite 342, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: (504) 896-9238
Fax: (225) 928-7054

Manning Family Children's Pediatrics Specialty Care & Outpatient Therapy Covington

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5025 Keystone Boulevard, Covington, LA 70433
Phone: (504) 896-9238
Fax: (985) 302-5365

Manning Family Children's Specialty Care Lafayette

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936 Kaliste Saloom Road, Lafayette, LA 70508
Phone: (504) 896-9238
Fax: (337) 456-6775