The Division of Nephrology and Hypertension’s core missions are to provide comprehensive medical care for patients with kidney disease or hypertension, to perform cutting-edge research into the causes and treatment of kidney disease, and to educate physicians in the care of patients with kidney disease.

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Fellowship

Our fellowship program has been right-sized to ensure fellows have the best experience possible during their training. Our faculty are dedicated to our trainees' experience, which means finding the right work life balance.

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Research

Division research interests include clinical epidemiology of pre-ESRD, prevention of chronic transplant rejection, the epidemiology of post-transplant complications, biomarkers of renal disease, long term studies of kidney donors and CKD after non-renal transplant.

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Subspecialties

We are driven to improve the health of patients and quality of care through innovative therapies. Our expert care team provides comprehensive and innovative care in 5 multidisciplinary, specialized clinics: Genetic Kidney Diseases, Glomerular Diseases, Hypertension, Kidney Stones, and Vasculitis.

Administrative Contact

Email: renaldiv@umn.edu
Phone: (612) 624-9444

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Mailing Address

Division of Nephrology & Hypertension
717 Delaware Street SE
Suite 353, MMC 1932
Minneapolis, MN 55414

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