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Abhishek Kumar, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in Nephrology. He serves as the Medical Director of the Living Kidney Donor Program and is affiliated with the Kidney Transplant Program and Polycystic Kidney Disease Program at Yale Medicine.
Education & Training:
- MBBS: Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), India
- Residency: University of Illinois
- Fellowship: University of Iowa (Nephrology and Transplant Nephrology)
Dr. Kumar's research focuses on predicting chronic kidney disease in recipients of non-renal solid organ transplants to identify candidates who may benefit from multi-organ transplantation. His work aims to improve patient outcomes through comprehensive care strategies and predictive modeling. He has conducted studies on kidney biopsy practices, graft loss prediction using AI, and outcomes in heart, lung, and liver transplant recipients with renal dysfunction.
His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend in transplant nephrology, particularly in risk stratification of renal function post-non-renal transplantation, innovative organ utilization strategies, and procedural aspects of kidney biopsy. He leverages both clinical data analysis and advanced technologies like deep learning in his research.
Scientific Awards & Honors:
- Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology (FASN)
- Fellow of the American Society of Transplantation (FAST)
- Junior Resident of the Year, University of Illinois
Dr. Kumar is actively involved in academic service, serving as a reviewer for journals including CJASN, Transplantation, Clinical Transplantation, and Kidney360. He contributes to public policy through the Living Donor Community of Practice (LDCOP) Public Policy Workgroup and education via the LDCOP Education Committee. His clinical expertise lies in managing complex kidney transplant patients and advancing living donor transplantation through innovative programs like kidney paired donation.