As a pediatric nephrologist I have the opportunity to form lifelong relationships with my patients and their families, and to help them manage their sometimes complex illnesses. I especially enjoy helping children—especially those who face challenging diseases—learn how to thrive. I take care of infants, children, and adolescents with a variety of kidney diseases, including high blood pressure, nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, and who require kidney transplantation. Most importantly I believe children with kidney disease benefit from a team-based approach in which we treat the child as whole. With that mindset, I bring all of the relevant members of our multidisciplinary team into each child’s plan of care, including nursing, nutrition, social work, and pharmacy. I completed my pediatrics training in the Bronx, at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, and my pediatric nephrology training at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. I also have a background in clinical epidemiology, and my main research interest is in the measurement and treatment of high blood pressure in children who are at high-risk for this condition. Through my research and by providing excellent clinical care, I hope to help children lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
Primary Specialty
Pediatric Nephrologist
PracticeCUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
GenderFemale
Accepting New Patients
Insurances AcceptedQuality Health Management, WellCare, Local 1199, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Multiplan, Magnacare (National), MVP Health Care, World Trade Center Health Plan, Amerigroup of New Jersey, Emblem/Hip, Healthfirst, Emblem/GHI, Fidelis Care, Affinity Health Plan, CIGNA, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus, AETNA, Amida Care, VNSNY CHOICE
DegreesMedical Doctor
Office NameCUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
ServicesRushelle Byfield provides pediatric nephrology in New York, NY. Pediatric Nephrologists can treat kidney disorders such as kidney stones, high blood pressure, kidney disease and other kidney problems in children.
Please call Rushelle Byfield at (212) 305-5825 to schedule an appointment in New York, NY or to get more information.Additional ServicesPediatrician, Doctor