Lydia Najera, MD
Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Contact Info
Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Faculty Member, Division of Pediatric Nephrology
Pediatric Nephrologist
MD, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
Residency in Pediatrics, University of Arizona Affiliated Hospitals, Tucson, AZ
Fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
Summary
In addition to teaching, Dr. Najera's research interest is in the effects autoimmune diseases have on kidney function. This is particularly important in children, because they seem to have significant renal conditions associated with autoimmune disease.
Awards & Recognition
Clinical
Clinics
Pediatric Specialty Care-Discovery Clinic;Specialty Infusion and Procedure Center;Transplant Center
Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics - Certified in Pediatric Nephrology
Clinical Interests
Pediatric nephrology; Autoimmune diseases and kidney function; Pediatric kidney transplantation; Pediatric dialysis
Hospital Privileges
University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital; University of Minnesota Medical Center