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Arkansas Children's provides right-sized care for your child. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Arkansas Children's in seven specialties for 2024-2025.
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Dr. Saritha Ranabothu is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the section of Pediatric Nephrology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH).
A native of India, Dr. Saritha Ranabothu received her undergraduate degree in 2002 from Sri Chaitanya Junior College, India. She received her medical degree from Gandhi Medical College, Telangana, India in 2008. She worked as a Jr Resident at Vijaya hospital, India from 2008 to 2011. She studied pediatrics internship at Driscoll Children’s hospital, Corpus Christi, Tx from 2011-2012 and completed Pediatric residency at Albert Einstein Hospital, Philadelphia in 2014. She then completed her Pediatric Nephrology fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY in 2017. Dr. Ranabothu joined the medical staff of ACH in 2017 and currently serves as full time pediatric nephrologist.
She is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology.
She specializes in chronic kidney disease, end stage renal disease and kidney transplantation. Her primary research interest is to improve longevity and quality of life of kidney transplant patients.
She is a member of American Society of Transplantation, American Society of Nephrology, American Society of Pediatric Nephrology, International Pediatric Nephrology Association, and American Academy of Pediatrics.
Arkansas Children’s is the only accredited kidney transplant facility in Arkansas, serving children and teens from across the state and neighboring regions.
At Arkansas Children’s in Little Rock, Arkansas, our nephrology team provides specialized care for patients with a wide range of kidney, urinary tract and hypertension issues.
The pediatric nephrology team at Arkansas Children’s works in partnership with families to help children reach their best level of physical, social and emotional health.
The pediatric dialysis program serves children throughout the state and from neighboring regions. Our expert staff will provide your child with the latest treatment, education and support, including education and support for parents who are interested in providing dialysis at home.
Saritha Ranabothu, MD
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