Nephrology Overview
Our Mission
In the Division of Nephrology, we are deeply committed to deliver unsurpassed care to our patients, promote kidney awareness in our communities, train the next generation of leaders in the field, and conduct cutting edge research that can transform our field. Our faculty includes internationally renowned clinicians and investigators. Our trainees come from around the nation. Our alums have achieved success at the highest levels of medicine. We strive to realize a future of kidney health.
Across all of medicine, patients with kidney disease face some of the most significant and persistent health disparities. Addressing these inequities is a critical priority. In the Division of Nephrology, we are committed to equipping our trainees with the skills to care for patients from a wide range of backgrounds. Our faculty lead research aimed at improving engagement and outcomes for underserved populations. We are proud to build on our progress by welcoming individuals whose unique experiences and perspectives strengthen our mission.
Patient Care
Parkland Hospital is one the nation’s leading safety net institutions, and nephrology is one of its busiest services, where we have more than 30,000 patient encounters yearly. We also proudly serve veterans at the Dallas VA Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest. And we provide referral care at Clements University Hospital, where we see patients who have complex renal disease. In addition to our specialty care, we also provide a highly successful kidney transplant program.
Research
Through our rigorous research program, we explore all aspects of kidney biology, including development, genetics, metabolism, bone-mineral abnormalities, acute and chronic kidney disease, and polycystic kidney disease. Our clinical research is equally comprehensive, as we incorporate informatics, clinical trials, consortia, and biorepositories to address a range of conditions such as inherited renal disease, acute kidney injury, and hypertension.
Faculty
Our faculty includes internationally acclaimed clinicians and pioneering investigators whose work shapes the future of kidney medicine. United by a shared commitment to advancing kidney health and ensuring the best possible patient outcomes, we cultivate excellence in research, training, and care. Our faculty are recognized for their exceptional contributions to the field, underscoring our enduring legacy of leadership and impact.
Education & Training
A bronze statue on South Campus honors Dr. Donald Seldin, a foundational figure in the history of this institution and a pioneer in the field. The nephron over his shoulder symbolizes our enduring commitment to education. Trainees benefit from a robust curriculum, innovative teaching methods, and NIH-supported research through a T32 Award. Graduates of both general and transplant fellowships thrive in their specialties.
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Contact Us
Division of Nephrology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX, 75390-8856
Phone: 214-648-3442, FAX: 214-648-2071
