Smitha Vidi

Dr. Smitha Vidi is a Clinical Assistant Professor and pediatric nephrologist affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) and Children’s Medical Center Dallas. Her clinical and research focus centers on kidney diseases in children, including hypertension, glomerulonephritis, and nephrotic syndrome. She manages patients undergoing dialysis and renal transplant care.

Education:

• Graduated from Madras Medical College, India
• Pediatric training in the United Kingdom
• Pediatric residency at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
• Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Research & Awards: Dr. Vidi’s work has been recognized with awards including the 2010 Excellence in Clinical Research Award and the 2014 Fellow’s Presentation Award. Her research emphasizes translating clinical insights into improved care for pediatric kidney patients.

Professional Journey: Prior to UTSW, she served as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Columbia University Medical Center. Her career bridges clinical practice, teaching, and research in pediatric nephrology.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates within UTSW’s Department of Pediatrics and Children’s Medical Center’s nephrology teams to advance care and research in pediatric kidney diseases.