Dr. John David Spencer MD
Nephrologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Nephrology
555 S 18th St Columbus OH, 43205About
Dr. John Spencer is a pediatric nephrologist practicing in Columbus, OH. Dr. Spencer specializes in caring for children with chronic conditions such as hypertension, kidney disease, and chronic dialysis. Pediatric nephrologists have extensive knowledge on the dialysis and transplant processes, while simultaneously developing lasting relationships with the families of their young patients.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Two cases of hematuria with hemoglobin C trait.
- Impact of urinary tract infection on inpatient healthcare for congenital obstructive uropathy.
- The diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of acute and recurrent pediatric urinary tract infections.
- Diabetes mellitus and infection: an evaluation of hospital utilization and management costs in the United States.
- Amplifying renal immunity: the role of antimicrobial peptides in pyelonephritis.
- A Review of Ribonuclease 7's Structure, Regulation, and Contributions to Host Defense.
- Insulin and the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase signaling pathway regulate Ribonuclease 7 expression in the human urinary tract.
- The clinical diagnosis and management of urinary tract infections in children and adolescents.
- The burden of common infections in children and adolescents with diabetes mellitus: A Pediatric Health Information System study.
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