Welcome to the Division of Nephrology
Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Stanford University Division of Nephrology. Our division is made up of an outstanding group of faculty, fellows, advanced practice practitioners, and academic staff. Together, we are committed to delivering world-class patient care to improve the lives of patients with kidney disease, hypertension and related health conditions. We are engaged in cutting-edge basic, translational and clinical research, with collaborations ranging from Silicon Valley startups to public health teams in Sri Lanka. We are devoted to training the next generation of nephrologists in a supportive environment that cultivates their individual passions. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive community. We are Stanford Nephrology.
Please take a moment to explore our website to learn more. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
-- Tara Chang, MD MS, Division of Nephrology Chief
Division Highlights
Empowering Patients: Dr. Graham Abra’s Mission to Expand Home Dialysis
“I really love taking care of patients who are on the home modalities. They’re a really nice way to empower people to take on their own care and to really succeed in taking care of their health and taking care of themselves.”
- Dr. Graham Abra, MD
More news featuring Stanford Nephrology is available here.
Explore Nephrology
As part of the Stanford School of Medicine, the Division of Nephrology advances the school's tripartite mission of education, research, and patient care. Explore how we are developing innovative treatments, training the next generation of leaders in nephrology, and driving groundbreaking research to improve kidney health.
Education
The Division of Nephrology offers excellent educational opportunities for trainees at all stages of their medical education.
From undergraduates exploring kidney disease in the Pre-Renal Initiative Research Program, Medical Students doing clinical rotations under the guidance of senior faculty members, to Fellows completing their ACGME training to specialize in general and transplant Nephrology, the Division of Nephrology is commited to developing the best and brightest future nephrologists.
Research
Research in the Division of Nephrology ranges from the bench to the bedside, with active research projects in basic, translational, and clinical science.
Nephrologists at Stanford collaborate with researchers across the university and worldwide to publish on a huge variety of topics, including studying the prevalance of chronic kidney disease among populations of farm workers in the California central valley and Sri Lanka (Dr. Shuchi Anand), using in vivo and in vitro approaches to study mechanisms of glomerular and tubular physiology critical to kidney health and disease (Bhalla Lab), and studying health determinants and outcomes of sexual and gender minorities (the PRIDE Study), and much more.
Patient Care
At Stanford Nephrology, we provide expert care for patients experiencing a wide range of kidney conditions, including general and transplant nephrology clinics, as well as specialized clinical centers for hypertension, glomerular disease, onco-nephrology, kidney stones, and more.
Our team of nephrologists is dedicated to offering innovative treatments and comprehensive care plans to improve kidney health and enhance quality of life for our patients.
Nephrology Fellowship
The Nephrology fellowship program incorporates diverse opportunities for extensive clinical and research training.