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Dr. Michael Moritz joins Akron Children’s Hospital as the new division chief of Pediatric Nephrology and vice chair of research for the Department of Pediatrics

Moritz, Michael, MD

01-13-2025 (Ohio)

Michael L. Moritz, MD, joins Akron Children’s Hospital as the new division chief of Pediatric Nephrology and vice chair of research for the Department of Pediatrics.  

Dr. Moritz brings a wealth of expertise in pediatric nephrology, with over 100 scholarly publications to his name. He is a leading authority on sodium and water metabolism disorders in both children and adults.  

Dr. Moritz is also deeply engaged in clinical trials and serves on the editorial boards of several highly ranked and regarded journals.  

“I look forward to the leadership, innovation and vision that Dr. Moritz will bring to his new roles,” said Pediatrician in Chief Dr. Shefali Mahesh. “His remarkable contributions to the field of pediatric nephrology will significantly strengthen our department's research initiatives and clinical care.” 

Dr. Moritz joins us from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, where he served as a Professor of Pediatrics, Clinical Director of Pediatric Nephrology, Medical Director of Pediatric Dialysis, and Associate Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs for Ambulatory Care and Innovation at UPMC Children’s Hospital. 

Dr Moritz earned his medical degree from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, completed his pediatrics residency at the University of Chicago Wyler Children's Hospital, and completed his pediatric nephrology fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine Texas Children's Hospital. 

Dr. Moritz currently lives with his wife and ten children in the Squirrel Hill area of Pittsburgh, and they hope to relocate to the Beachwood area of Cleveland over the summer. 

 

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