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Young man becomes first in world to be cured of FSGS with new treatment

Combined stem cell transplant and kidney transplant prove a winning combination against autoimmune FSGS

A global leader in pediatric kidney transplants

We specialize in treating children whose particular conditions pose challenges few other medical centers can meet

See the conditions we treat

Pediatric Kidney Transplant

The pediatric kidney transplant team at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, is a national transplant volume leader. In fact, over the past five years, data from the shows we have performed more pediatric kidney transplants than any other U.S. center.

We are also proud that our one-year and three-year pediatric kidney transplant patient outcome rates—at 100 percent—are unsurpassed. That’s according to data from the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR). We excel at handling the toughest challenges. We provide high-touch care to high-acuity cases, including some of the sickest children needing kidney transplants.

Experienced

More pediatric kidney transplants than anyone else in the Western United States.
Our pediatric transplant patients come from across the globe, including 28 U.S. states, Canada, Peru and Kuwait.

Outstanding Outcomes

Our one-year and three-year pediatric kidney transplant survival rates—100 percent—are unsurpassed.

Most Challenging Patients

We specialize in high acuity patients, caring for the youngest, sickest children waiting for transplants.
We have extensive experience performing pediatric combined liver kidney transplants.

Expert Support

In the U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals 2024-2025” report, our hospital achieved Honor Roll status and our nephrology program was ranked #7 in the nation.

Pediatric Kidney Transplant Care Team

Thomas Pham, MD

Pediatric Kidney Transplant Surgical Director

General Surgery

Steven Alexander, MD

Bernard A. Newcomb Distinguished Packard Fellow

Nephrology

Stephan Busque, MD

Director, Adult Kidney & Pancreas Transplant Prog

General Surgery

Abanti Chaudhuri, MD

Director, Hypertension Program

Nephrology

Sophia Giang, MD

Pediatric Nephrology

Paul Grimm, MD

Pediatric Nephrology

Sara Kibrom, MD

Associate Director, Hypertension Program

Pediatric Nephrology

Varvara Kirchner, MD

General Surgery

Mary Leonard, MD

Arline and Pete Harman Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics | Director, Stanford Maternal and Child Health Research Institute | Adalyn Jay Physician-in-Chief

Nephrology