Overview
Our approach to kidney stone care for kids
Kidney stones are small clumps of material that form in the kidney.
They’re made of calcium or other substances found in urine. Not all kidney stones need treatment. But larger stones can get stuck in the urinary tract. The stones can block urine flow and cause pain or bleeding.
Through our UW Health Kids Kidney Stone Clinic, we offer nonsurgical and advanced surgical treatments. Minimally invasive surgeries reduce recovery time and scarring. We also work to find the cause of your child’s kidney stones. Often an underlying medical condition is to blame. In all cases, we educate children and their families to help prevent future problems.
Meet our team
Expertise to put you and your child at ease
Our experts
Nephrologists: They specialize in kidney function and kidney diseases. They check for metabolic problems that might cause kidney stones.
Urologists: They focus on problems of the urinary tract. They help evaluate treatments, including surgical options.
Registered dietitians: They help discover eating patterns that could contribute to kidney stones. They also develop an eating plan to help prevent new kidney stones in the future.
Treatments and research
Easing your child’s symptoms
Locations
We’re here for you and your child
The UW Health Kids Kidney Stone Clinic is located at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison.
Patient support and services