Melissa Muff-Luett, MD

Associate Professor, UNMC Division of Nephrology
Chief, UNMC Division of Nephrology

As Division Chief of Pediatric Nephrology at UNMC and Medical Director of Acute Dialysis Services at Children’s Nebraska, I am dedicated to advancing pediatric nephrology and dialysis care across Nebraska, Western Iowa, and the surrounding region. My mission is to ensure every child with a kidney disorder receives the highest standard of care through a steadfast commitment to patient safety, innovation, advocacy, research, and education. Under my leadership, the Pediatric Nephrology program has expanded significantly and now offers Nebraska’s only dedicated pediatric dialysis program, providing in-center hemodialysis, home peritoneal dialysis, continuous kidney replacement therapy (CKRT) including the Carpediem™ system, and plasmapheresis services.

My primary clinical and research focus is improving outcomes for infants requiring dialysis, one of the most vulnerable populations in pediatric medicine. Driven by this commitment, I serve as Principal Investigator of the COntemporary Infant and Neonatal Dialysis (COINED) study through the Pediatric Nephrology Research Consortium, a multicenter investigation examining neonatal dialysis practices, indications, and outcomes. I am also an active contributor to several national and international dialysis collaboratives, including SCOPE, WE-ROCK, AWAKEN, and ICONIC. As an Associate Professor in the UNMC Department of Pediatrics, I am committed to advancing clinical care, research, and the education within the field of Pediatric Nephrology.