Division of Nephrology

Welcome to the Division of Nephrology at Thomas Jefferson University's Department of Medicine.  Our division is dedicated to providing exceptional, patient-centered care from a broad range of kidney conditions, including Chronic Kidney Disease, glomerular diseases such as lupus nephritis, and kidney stones, as well as supporting patients requiring renal replacement therapies like dialysis and kidney transplantation.  We are committed to advancing the understanding and treatment of these diseases through innovative research, clinical excellence, and comprehensive educational programs.

About Us

We are a vibrant, expanding community of experts with a strong reputation for clinical excellence, pioneering research, and outstanding educational opportunities.  Key aspects of our division include:

• A diverse, dedicated team comprising approximately 15 faculty members, nine fellows, three advanced practice providers, and five administrative staff members.
• Primary patient care locations at the Honickman Center: and Jefferson University Hospital, with additional ambulatory access at Navy Yard and City Line Avenue.
• Annually managing over 10,000 clinical visits, providing care for over 300 chronic dialysis patients (including a growing home dialysis population), and performing about 3,000 transplant evaluations and folow-up visits.

Education & Training

We are committed to developing the next generation of nephrology and transplant nephrology leaders through highly regarded training programs.  Our educational offerings feature hands-on experience, lectures, and specialized conferences covering topics such as acid-base imbalances, Acute Kidney Injury, Chronic Kidney Disease, glomerular diseases, and kidney transplantation.  Under the leadership of Dr. Rakesh Gulati, Program Director, and Dr. Omar Maarouf, Associate Program Director, our fellowship programs set a high standard for excellence.  The Transplant Nephrology Fellowship, directed by Dr. Maitreyee Gupta, continues to attract and cultivate top talent in the field.

Research & Discovery

Research and innovation are at the core of our mission.  Our programs focus on discovering new treatments and exploring the root causes of acute and chronic kidney diseases.  By utilizing electronic medical records, we are identifying risk factors for acute kidney injury in the ICU, enhancing genetic testing for precision medicine, and exploring the impact of long COVID on kidney function.  Our laboratory research includes the study of metabolic factors that are associated with development of diabetes after kidney transplant as well as the role of macrophage metabolic reprogramming and kidney disease progression. With robust funding and a record of high-impact publications, we are leaders in advancing the field.

Patient Care

We deliver state-of-the-art, collaborative care across various kidney conditions, with renowned programs in dialysis and transplantation consistently achieving national excellence.  Our specialized services, collected in the Honickman Center, include advanced managment of kidney stones and a Comprehensive Hypertension Center for complex cases. Additionally, we host a dedicated Chinese Clinic and Polysystic Kidney Disease Clinic, recognized as a Center of Excellence.

Philanthropy & Support

The generosity of our supporters fuels our continued success, enhancing our facilities, supporting ground-braking research, and helping up provide the highest quality care to our patients.  Please contact us if you would like to support our mission or if you have any questions.

Thank you for visiting our website.  We invite you to explore our work and learn more about the ways we are making a meaningful difference in Nephrology, Hypertension and Renal Transplantation

Pooja Singh, MD, MBA
Beatrice F. Nicoletti Professor of Medicine
Division Director, Nephrology, Thomas Jefferson University
Enterprise Director, Kidney Transplant Services, Jefferson Health

Information for patients and the public can be found on the Clinical Home Page.