Department of Pediatrics II (Pediatric Nephrology, Gastroenterology, and Endocrinology) at University Hospital Essen provides care for children and adolescents suffering from diseases affecting their kidney, urinary system, gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, biliary tract, liver, and endocrinal glands as well as nutritional disorders.
The department is mainly divided into 3 clinics, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, and Endocrinology clinic. Each of previous clinics have a single unit for standard care where specialized doctors and medical staff tend to the needs of the patients. There is an intensive care unit for children after surgery or suffering from life-threatening conditions. The department treats more than 1,600 inpatients every year.
The nephrological department is the biggest Center of Pediatric Dialysis in Western Germany. The director of this department is Prof. Dr. med. Peter Friedrich Hoyer who is a chairman of the Board of the Society for Pediatric Nephrology.
The gastroenterological department directs a special focus towards neonatal cholestasis because early detection of cholestasis is the most effective method of prevention and control of cases. The endocrinal department has its biggest concern directed towards thyroid disorders, growth disorders, and diabetes mellitus.

Department of Pediatrics II (Pediatric Nephrology, Gastroenterology, and Endocrinology) at University Hospital Essen is specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of:

•    Congenital and acquired pyelonephritis
•    Congenital and acquired glomerulonephritis
•    Polycystic kidney disease
•    Hemolytic nephrotic syndrome
•    Acute and chronic kidney failure
•    Terminal kidney failure
•    Kidney misplacement
•    Nephrotic syndrome
•    Renal tubular acidosis
•    Rickets
•    Systemic lupus erythematosus
•    Tuberous sclerosis
•    Malabsorption syndrome 
•    Gluten intolerance
•    Lactose intolerance
•    GERD
•    Inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract
•    Inflammation of the liver
•    Inflammation of the pancreas
•    Diabetes Mellitus
•    Acute and chronic liver failure
•    Thyroid disorders
•    Growth and puberty disorders
•    Bladder dysfunction
•    Enuresis