Dr. John T Herrin M.D.
Nephrologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Nephrology
300 Longwood Ave Boston MA, 02115About
Dr. John Herrin is a pediatric nephrologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Herrin 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.
Education and Training
Univ Of Melbourne- Fac Of Med- Parkville- Vic- Australia 1961
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Increased nuclear factor-kappaB and angiotensinogen gene expression in posttransplant recurrent focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.
- Pulmonary dysplasia, Denys-Drash syndrome and Wilms tumor 1 gene mutation in
- Preparation of the renal patient for surgery.
- Studies on the pathophysiology of encephalopathy in Reye's syndrome; Hyperammonemia in Reye's syndrome.
- Effects of ureteral function on assessment of hydronephrosis.
- Increased intraabdominal pressure and anuria in the newborn.
- Phenotypic correlates of autosomal recessive (infantile) polycystic disease of kidney and liver: criteria for classification and genetic counseling.
- Familial membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis type 2 (MPGN-2).
- Percutaneous ultrasonic lithotripsy of symptomatic renal calculi in children.
- Infantile polycystic disease of the liver and kidneys.
- Near-death experiences in the very young.
- Care of the critically ill child: major burns.
- Use of diuretics in children.
- The child with urolithiasis. Practical considerations in diagnosis and management.
- Peritoneal dialysis in the reduction of blood ammonia levels in a case of hyperammonaemia.
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