Christopher Clardy, MD
Christopher Clardy, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Coordinator, Inpatient Pediatrics
Chief, Section of Pediatric Nephrology
Specialties
- Pediatric Nephrology
- Pediatric Transplant Surgery
Locations
- Chicago - Comer Children's Hospital
- About
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Christopher Clardy, MD, is a specialist in pediatric nephrology and pediatric critical care. He has received numerous awards, including "Top Doctor in the Chicago Metro Area" by Castle Connolly Guide and "Best Physician in America" by American Health Magazine.
Dr. Clardy and his colleagues treat all types of renal and genitourinary problems, including the following:
- Congenital malformations of the kidney and bladder
- Nephrotic syndrome (glomerulosclerosis)
- Glomerulonephritis (lupus and IgA nephropathy)
- Urinary tract infections
- Enuresis
- Hypertension
- Electrolyte imbalances (renal tubular acidosis, Bartter's syndrome, and hypophosphatemic rickets).
Dr. Clardy takes care of children with acute and chronic renal failure who are on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. He also works closely with transplant surgery to care for children who require kidney transplantation.
Areas of Expertise
- Glomerulonephritis
- Nephrotic Syndrome
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics
- Pediatric Nephrology
Practicing Since
- 1984
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- University of Virginia
Residency
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Fellowship
- Boston Children's Hospital; Rush University Medical Center
Memberships & Medical Societies
- Christian Medical and Dental Association
- American Society of Pediatric Nephrology
- Society of Critical Care Medicine
- American Society of Nephrology
- Christian Community Health Fellowship
News & Research
Insurance
- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
Our list of accepted insurance providers is subject to change at any time. You should contact your insurance company to confirm UChicago Medicine participates in their network before scheduling your appointment. If your insurance company is not listed here, or if you have any other questions, please contact Managed.Care@uchospitals.edu.