Nephrology & Hypertension
Advancing Kidney Health Through Exceptional Care, Discovery, and Education
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Leaders in Kidney Care
The University of Louisville Division of Nephrology & Hypertension is dedicated to advancing kidney health through exceptional patient care, innovative research, and world-class education. Our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for chronic kidney disease, hypertension, glomerular disorders, kidney failure, and transplant-related conditions. With specialized programs in glomerular disease, interventional nephrology, transplantation, and onco-nephrology, we deliver advanced treatments and personalized care that improve outcomes and quality of life for patients throughout Kentucky and the region.
Recognized nationally and internationally for research excellence, the division has been at the forefront of discoveries that have transformed the understanding and treatment of kidney disease. Our investigators integrate cutting-edge proteomics, translational science, and clinical research to identify disease mechanisms, develop novel biomarkers, and advance precision medicine approaches. Through collaborative research spanning chronic kidney disease, autoimmune nephropathies, transplant outcomes, and emerging therapies, we continually translate scientific discoveries into meaningful improvements in patient care.
As part of a leading academic medical center, the Division of Nephrology & Hypertension offers an exceptional training environment for medical students, residents, and fellows. Learners benefit from exposure to complex clinical care, advanced procedures, transplantation, critical care nephrology, and hands-on research opportunities guided by nationally respected faculty. Through education, scholarship, and community engagement, we remain committed to training future leaders, advancing kidney health awareness, and shaping the future of nephrology.
By the Numbers
Number of Faculty
Endowed Chair
Faculty
| Name | Rank | Areas of Interest |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Ouseph, MD, MSPH | Professor of Medicine | Nephrology; Transplant; Bone Disease |
| Name | Rank | Areas of Interest |
|---|---|---|
| Zygimantas Alsauskas, MD | Associate Professor | Nephrology; Interventional Nephrology; Renal Ultrasonography |
| Dawn Caster, MD | Associate Professor | Lupus Nephritis; Glomerular Diseases |
| Amy Dwyer, MD, MS | Professor | Nephrology; Hypertension |
| Gunjan Garg, MD | Associate Professor | Nephrology |
| Alfred Jacobs Jr., MD, PhD | Associate Professor | Nephrology; Hemodialysis; Peritoneal Dialysis; Acute Therapies |
| Jon Klein, MD, PhD | Professor | Glomerular Disease |
| Lina Mackelaite, MD | Associate Professor | Nephrology; Transplant; Kidney Stones |
| Kenneth McLeish, MD | Professor | Nephrology; Lupus Nephritis; Glomerulonephritis |
| Rebecca Morales, MD | Assistant Professor | Glomerulonephritis; Nephrolithiasis; Onconephrology |
| Vibha Nayak, MD | Associate Professor | Nephrology; Hemodialysis; Peritoneal Dialysis; Home Therapies |
| Nina Vasavada Panchal, MD | Associate Professor | Nephrology; Hypertension |
| Jinwook Park, MD | Assistant Professor | Onco-Nephrology |
| Ashwini Pujari, MD | Assistant Professor | Nephrology; Transplant |
| Guarav Rajashekar, MD | Assistant Professor | Nephrology; Transplant |
| Kavitha Tallapaneni, MD | Assistant Professor | Nephrology |
| Alka Tyagi, DO | Assistant Professor | Critical Care Medicine; Nephrology |
| Name | Rank |
|---|---|
| Michelle Barati, PhD | Assistant Professor |
| Jian Cai, PhD | Assistant Professor |
| Timothy Cummins, PhD | Assistant Professor |
| Adam Gaweda, PhD | Associate Professor |
| Michael Merchant, PhD | Professor |
| David Powell, PhD | Professor |
| Madhavi Rane, PhD | Associate Professor |
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