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Childrens Hospital of Michigan3901 Beaubien BLVD NephrologyDetroit, MI 48201
Phone+1 313-745-5604
Fax+1 313-966-0039
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Summary
- Rudolph Valentini, MD, is a specialist in Pediatric Nephrology based in Detroit, MI. He completed his medical education at Wayne State University, followed by a residency in Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and a fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology at the University of Michigan. Dr. Valentini serves as a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and Chief Medical Officer at DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan. His expertise includes nephrotic syndromes, and he has several publications in reputable journals, contributing to research in pediatric kidney disease. Dr. Valentini has been recognized with awards such as Regional Top Doctor, Super Doctor, and Top MD, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Education & Training
University of MichiganFellowship, Pediatric Nephrology, 1993 - 1996
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1989 - 1993
Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 1989
Certifications & Licensure
MI State Medical License 1993 - 2028
OH State Medical License 1990 - 1994
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Nephrology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
- Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
- Top MD Consumers Checkbook
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsA tale of two intensive care units (ICUs): Baselinecolonization and mupirocin susceptibility in neonatal and pediatric patients requiring intensive care.Harbir S Arora, Humera Khan, Haider Ailumerab, Girija Natarajan, Kathleen Meert
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. 2023-03-01 - 2 citationsVasculitis and Kidney Disease.Manpreet K Grewal, Matthew D Adams, Rudolph P Valentini
Pediatric Clinics of North America. 2022-12-01 - Papilloedema and renal failure in an adolescent presenting to the emergency departmentCarolina Vega, Rudolph P. Valentini, Usha Sethuraman, Nirupama Kannikeswaran
Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. 2021-10-18
Other
- Evaluation and management of edema in childrenValentini RP
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/evaluation-and-management-of-edema-in-children
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-09-19 - Pathophysiology and etiology of edema in childrenValentini RP
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/pathophysiology-and-etiology-of-edema-in-children
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2013-03-08
Press Mentions
Detroit Medical Center Tightens Visitor Policies Amid Flu SurgeDecember 8th, 2025
As Flu Cases Rise, Detroit Medical Center Starts Visitor RestrictionsDecember 5th, 2025- Pressure Finally Easing on Overwhelmed Children's HospitalsJanuary 17th, 2023
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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