Kidney Stones

When a solid piece of material forms in the urine, it's called a kidney stone. Many kidney stones pass through without problems, but other kidney stones cause major pain.

Programs + Services


Kidney Stones Program

The Division of Pediatric Nephrology at Tufts Medical Center provides a comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan for kids with kidney stones.
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Urinary Tract Stones Clinic

Tufts Medical Center’s Urinary Tract Stones Clinic in Boston specializes in treating and removing stones in the kidney, bladder and ureter.
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Doctors + Care Team

Isa F. Ashoor, MD

Isa F. Ashoor, MD

Title(s): Pediatric Nephrologist
Department(s): Nephrology
Appt. Phone: 978-208-4916
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Acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, hematuria, hemolytic uremic syndrome, hydronephrosis, hypertension, hypocalcemia, kidney dialysis, kidney failure, kidney stones, kidney transplant, lupus, multicystic dysplastic kidney, nephrotic syndrome kidney disease, polycystic kidney disease, renal artery stenosis, tuberous sclerosis TSC, UTI, voiding dysfunction

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Lawrence S. Milner, MD

Lawrence S. Milner, MD

Accepting New Patients

Virtual Appointments Available

Title(s): Chief, Division of Pediatric Nephrology; Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine
Department(s): Pediatrics, Pediatric Nephrology
Appt. Phone: 617-636-7429
Fax #: 617-636-0066

Renal failure, acute and chronic, glomerular disease (especially urine microscopy), liver related renal disease, hypertension, urinary tract infection, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, acute dialysis (peritoneal, hemodialysis and hemofiltration), transplantation

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