Nephrology & Hypertension

Advancing Kidney Care, Research and Education

The University of Louisville Division of Nephrology and Hypertension works to improve kidney health through patient care, research and education. Our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive, person-centered care for a range of kidney and related conditions.

Kidney Care

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Our faculty provide evaluation, treatment and ongoing care for conditions including:

• Chronic kidney disease
• Hypertension
• Glomerular diseases
• Kidney failure
• Kidney transplant-related conditions

Specialized areas of care include glomerular disease, interventional nephrology, kidney transplantation and onco-nephrology. Our healthcare professionals work together to develop care plans based on each patient’s health needs and treatment goals.

Kidney Research

Our faculty conduct research focused on understanding kidney disease and improving approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Research areas include proteomics, translational science and clinical research.

Investigators study areas such as:

• Chronic kidney disease
• Autoimmune kidney diseases
• Kidney transplant outcomes
• Disease mechanisms and biomarkers
• Precision medicine
• New and emerging therapies

Through collaboration across clinical and research programs, our faculty work to translate scientific findings into approaches that may improve kidney care and patient outcomes.

Medical Education and Training

The Division of Nephrology and Hypertension provides education and training opportunities for medical students, residents and fellows. Learners gain experience in kidney care across a variety of clinical settings and specialties.

Training opportunities include:

• Management of complex kidney conditions
• Interventional nephrology procedures
• Kidney transplantation
• Critical care nephrology
• Clinical and laboratory research

Faculty provide mentorship and guidance to help learners develop the knowledge and skills needed to care for patients with kidney disease.

Through patient care, research, education and community engagement, the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension works to advance kidney health and prepare future healthcare professionals.