
Melissa Cadnapaphornchai MD
Congenital Urologic and Renal Disorders, Pediatric Fluid and Electrolyte Disorder Nephrology, Pediatric Hypertension Nephrology, Pediatric Kidney Stone Nephrology
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3401 Civic Center BlvdSte 270Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone+1 303-301-9010
Fax+1 303-830-3165
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Education & Training
University of ColoradoFellowship, Pediatric Nephrology, 1998 - 2000
University of Virginia Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Nephrology, 1997 - 1998
University of ColoradoResidency, Pediatrics, 1993 - 1996
University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1993
Certifications & Licensure
DE State Medical License 2024 - 2027
NJ State Medical License 2024 - 2027
NY State Medical License 2023 - 2027
MD State Medical License 2024 - 2026
PA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
CO State Medical License 1995 - 2025
KS State Medical License 2021 - 2025
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Nephrology- Join now to see all
Clinical Trials
- Effect of Statin Therapy on Disease Progression in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) Start of enrollment: 2006 Nov 01
- Pharmacologic Treatment of Congenital Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus Start of enrollment: 2007 May 01
- Curcumin Therapy to Treat Vascular Dysfunction in Children and Young Adults With ADPKD Start of enrollment: 2015 Nov 12
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsKDIGO 2025 ADPKD guideline through pediatric eyes.Olil E Van Reeth, Melissa A Cadnapaphornchai, Max C Liebau, Amy Earley, Vicente Torres
Pediatric Nephrology. 2026-05-01 - 2 citationsA randomized controlled trial evaluated the effect of pravastatin on kidney disease outcomes in adult patients with early-stage autosomal dominant polycystic kidney di...Berenice Y Gitomer, Anna Ostrow, Wei Wang, Diana George, Erin Coleman
Kidney International. 2026-02-01 - Monitoring of Allograft Adaptation After Kidney Transplantation in Pediatric Patients by Targeted Plasma Metabolomics.Jelena Klawitter, Bruce E Kirkpatrick, Ryan Shillingburg, Jost Klawitter, Garrett Wheeler
International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2025-09-20
Press Mentions
Hypertension and Kidney Stones – Surprising Health Problems on the Rise in ChildrenOctober 28th, 2018
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