Division of Nephrology

The Division of Nephrology treats kidney disease at every stage — from early chronic kidney disease through transplantation — at MUSC Health, the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, and dialysis units across the Lowcountry. Our nationally recognized faculty pair rigorous science with attentive, personal care. Our investigators pursue discoveries that change how physicians treat kidney disease, and our General Nephrology and Transplant Nephrology fellowships train the specialists South Carolina will depend on next. As we recruit new physicians and expand transplant services, we work toward a future in which fewer South Carolinians face kidney failure.

Education

Our ACGME-accredited General Nephrology fellowship trains physicians across four consult services, home dialysis, and transplant, with protected research time in both years. A one-year Transplant Nephrology fellowship extends that training, at one of the nation's 20 busiest transplant centers — nearly 400 kidney transplants each year.

Research

Our division leads cutting-edge research in renal anemia, chronic kidney disease, glomerular diseases, and more. Faculty collaborate across disciplines, excelling in clinical trials, genetics, proteomics, and renal physiology. With expertise in both basic and translational science, we drive innovation in kidney disease prevention and treatment.

Patient Care

Physicians in the Division of Nephrology see clinical patients at Ashley River Tower, University Hospital, the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, and a number of satellite dialysis units, which are managed in partnership between the division and Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI).

Kidney Transplant Program

 As one of the largest kidney transplant programs in the country, our MUSC Health transplant teams perform nearly 400 kidney transplants annually.