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Department of Medicine

Nephrology and Hypertension

Welcome to the UNC Division of Nephrology and Hypertension! The Division provides expert care for the full spectrum of kidney disorders, encompassing acute, chronic and autoimmune disease of the kidney, with particular expertise in glomerular disease and vasculitis, lupus, dialysis, pediatric nephrology, and more.
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Serving North Carolina and beyond, the Division provides comprehensive and coordinated medical care by compassionate and world-renowned experts in nephrology, to provide you with the care you deserve.

Welcome

Welcome to the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at UNC. We are committed to improving the health of individuals who suffer from kidney disease. We provide expert patient-centered care for more than 42,000 people per year. With more than $18 million of annual research funding and over 20 nationally and internationally renowned basic and clinical researchers, the Division seeks to advance kidney health through innovative care and research. As part of an academic medical center, we offer access to some of the most promising clinical trials and translational research in nephrology. The Division offers a robust educational program that includes CME activities, undergraduate medical education, and graduate medical education. Fellowship training is available in general nephrology with clinical and research tracks, as well as in glomerular disease and transplantation. The Division is committed to patient education through its online Kidney Disease Patient Education Library. The Kidney Outreach Education Program supports the citizenry of North Carolina through its innovative kidney education and screening outreach program. We are proud to serve North Carolina and beyond with the highest level of nephrology care and research.

Our Core Pillars

The UNC Division of Nephrology and Hypertension is within the Department of Medicine, the largest department in the nation’s first public university. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and take great pride in developing outstanding physician leaders. Championing transformative research that advances medical practice, we strive to provide expert, compassionate care to all of North Carolina.

Training Research Patient Care

Patient Care, Research, Education through Compassion, Discovery, Teaching

RANKING AND STATISTICS

9

Multi-specialty nephrology clinics offering comprehensive multidisciplinary care

7

Best Nephrologists in North Carolina (Business North Carolina)

>$18 million

in annual research funding

>42,000

outpatient visits per year

Diversity & Inclusion

The Department of Medicine promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are jointly responsible for ensuring that everyone feels valued and that they belong. We also believe that truly diverse teams can do seemingly impossible things, guided by values of integrity, respect, trust, and compassion for each other.

Diversity & Inclusion

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Department of Medicine

Nephrology and Hypertension is one of 12 Divisions within the Department of Medicine. Click below to learn more about the Department.