Patient of the Month: Adam


Published on: 03/31/2025

When Adam was three years old, his family's relocation to Florida forced his parents to "start from zero" with a new medical team to treat his stage four Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) – a condition that causes the kidneys to lose function over time. At Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Division of Nephrology, Adam met Dr. Nicole M. Christin, Inpatient and Outpatient Dialysis Medical Director and Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists Section of Nephrology Chief.

After a few years of managing gastrointestinal issues and urinary tract issues that arose due to the complexity of his disease, doctors determined that Adam needed a kidney transplant surgery. In 2023, Adam’s kidney transplant was a success and led to height and weight development. While it was one of the toughest decisions his family would make, it was worth it.

Thanks to your support, Adam is able to receive the exceptional care he deserves from multidisciplinary experts at Nicklaus Children’s Division of Nephrology, Division of Endocrinology, and Division of Gastroenterology, throughout his development. Today, Adam is prospering as he manages his CKD and hopes to one day become a mathematician, engineer, or dog groomer.

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