Lexington, KY - WittKieffer is proud to partner with The University of Kentucky College of Medicine (UKCOM), Department of Pediatrics and University of Kentucky HealthCare (UK HealthCare) in their search for an accomplished academic pediatric nephrologist to serve as Chief of the Division of Pediatric Nephrology. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead the Commonwealth’s premier pediatric kidney program while advancing clinical excellence, research, education, and regional outreach.
The Division of Pediatric Nephrology provides comprehensive care across the full spectrum of pediatric kidney disease and serves as a major referral center for children throughout central, eastern, and southeastern Kentucky, as well as portions of Virginia and West Virginia. The incoming Chief will have the opportunity to build upon a stable foundation while shaping the future growth of the program through strategic faculty recruitment, service expansion, and regional outreach initiatives.
The Division is home to the institution’s pediatric kidney transplant program and serves as the sole provider UNOS-approved transplantation service at UK HealthCare. The transplant program maintains strong and longstanding collaborative relationships with pediatric transplant surgery, pathology, critical care, and other pediatric subspecialties, creating a highly collegial and multidisciplinary environment focused on exceptional patient outcomes.
The next Chief will play a critical role in expanding access to pediatric nephrology services throughout Kentucky, particularly in rural and underserved communities. By strengthening outreach efforts, advancing innovative models of care delivery, and recruiting additional faculty, the Chief will further establish UK HealthCare as the leading destination for pediatric kidney care across the region.
The successful candidate will be a collaborative physician leader with a record of clinical excellence, academic achievement, and program development. The Chief will work closely with departmental and hospital leadership to advance clinical programs, strengthen educational initiatives, expand research activities, and foster a culture of collegiality, accountability, and innovation. This academic appointment, at the Associate Professor or Professor level, requires an MD, DO, or equivalent degree, board certification in Pediatric Nephrology, and eligibility for medical licensure in Kentucky.
For an introduction to the people, purpose, and passion that drives the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Kentucky as they work to care for the children of the Commonwealth, please use the following UK Peds 2026 GCUK – YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSgADY3rAog
Confidential expressions of interest, nominations, and applications are welcomed and can be made via the WittKieffer candidate portal, which can be accessed at https://apptrkr.com/9827995. Inquiries and questions concerning this search may be directed to the WittKieffer search consultants, Imran Ali, Jeff Schroetlin, and Alana Penley at apenley@wittkieffer.com.
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