Graham Abra

Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine - Nephrology

Clinical Focus

Nephrology
Advanced chronic kidney disease
Hypertension
Peritoneal Dialysis
Home Hemodialysis
Prolonged nocturnal dialysis

Academic Appointments

Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine - Nephrology

Administrative Appointments

Chief Medical Officer, Home Therapies, Satellite Healthcare (2021 - Present)
Vice President, Medical Affairs and Home Therapy, Satellite Healthcare (2021 - 2021)
Senior Director, Medical Clinical Affairs, Satellite Healthcare (2019 - 2021)
Director, Medical Clinical Affairs, Satellite Healthcare (2015 - 2019)
Medical Director, WellBound San Jose (2015 - 2020)

Honors & Awards

Clinical Scientist in Nephrology Fellow, American Kidney Fund (2011)

Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations

Member, International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis (2016 - Present)
Member, American Society of Nephrology (2014 - Present)

Professional Education

Medical Education: University of California San Diego School of Medicine (2006) CA
Board Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (2019)
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology (2012)
Fellowship: Stanford University Nephrology Fellowship (2012) CA
Residency: UCSD Internal Medicine Residency (2010) CA
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (2009)

Contact

Academic gabra@stanford.edu

Clinical Nephrology Clinic 300 Pasteur Dr Ste A175 MC 5309 Stanford CA 94305 Tel: (650) 723-6961 Fax: (650) 725-8418
Clinical Nephrology Division 780 Welch Rd Ste 106 MC 5185 Stanford CA 94305 Tel: (650) 725-4738 Fax: (650) 721-1443
Clinical Palo Alto Medical Foundation 795 El Camino Real Palo Alto CA 94301 Tel: (650) 723-6000 Fax: (650) 721-1443

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