

Pediatrics
Dechu Puliyanda, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics; Director, Division of Pediatric Nephrology
Dr. Dechu Puliyanda is a Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Division of Pediatric Nephrology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, where she specializes in pediatric nephrology. She primarily treats children with complex kidney diseases, including those requiring kidney and pancreas transplantation, living donor kidney transplants, and other renal disorders common in pediatric populations. Her practice serves pediatric patients, often facing daunting and multifa
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Nephrology (American Board of Pediatrics)
Education & Training
- Boston Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center — Fellowship, Pediatric Nephrology, 1997 - 2000
- Rush University Medical Center — Residency, Pediatrics, 1993 - 1996
- Mysore Medical College — Class of 1991
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Director, Division of Pediatric Nephrology
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Huntington Hospital
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Languages
English
Experience
35+ years in practice