2020 HIGHLIGHTS
Montefiore Einstein Nephrology
Last year was one of both great challenges and success for Montefiore Einstein Nephrology. Most notably, our division pioneered innovative ways to provide lifesaving clinical care for thousands of patients with COVID-19 and kidney disease. Additionally, our faculty and trainees published high-impact articles that improved care for kidney patients with COVID-19 throughout the world.
DATA & STATISTICS
2020 by the numbers
28,626
Inpatient visits
39,242
Outpatient visits
107
Kidney transplants
2
Externally funded research projects
Innovations and achievements
Pioneering treatment for patients with kidney disease
Research Review
Improving care and outcomes through research
Over the course of 2020, our department published on a wide variety of topics, including acute kidney injury among hospitalized adults, COVID-19 infection among transplant recipients and peritoneal dialysis in patients with COVID-19 and acute kidney injury.
Clinical Trials
Advancing care through clinical trials
The Division of Nephrology Faculty are leading numerous clinical studies that hold great promise to improve treatment options for persons living with kidney disease.
Peer Mentorship to Improve Outcomes in Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis
Ladan Golestaneh, MD, and Michal Melamed, MD
TEAM NEWS
Updates and additions to our world-renowned faculty
Patient referrals
At Montefiore Einstein Nephrology, we know that providing patients with the best possible care includes teamwork and trust. We work closely with our valued referring physicians to ensure open communication and reliable expertise.
Contact us
Michael J. Ross, MD
Chief, Division of Nephrology
michael.ross@einsteinmed.org