Anna Malkina

Dr. Anna Malkina is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, specializing in nephrology. She focuses on diagnosing and managing acute/chronic kidney diseases, hypertension, and kidney stones, with a strong commitment to patient education and self-care engagement.

Education and Training:

• Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics from UCLA (2005)
• MD from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (2009)
• Internal Medicine Residency and Nephrology Fellowship at UCSF (completed 2014)
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training (2020)

Research Interests:

• Chronic kidney disease management and hypertension control
• Telemedicine applications in nephrology education and care
• Impact of adiposity and HIV on kidney function
• Clinical education innovations and learning environment improvements

Publications Highlight Trends in:

• Chronic kidney disease outcomes and management strategies
• Telehealth adoption in renal care
• Epidemiological links between obesity, HIV, and kidney decline
• Medical education program evaluations

Awards:

• Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award (UC San Diego)
• Andy I. Choi MD Memorial Scholarship (UCSF)

Teaching Roles:

• Mentorship in nephrology through hospital and clinic settings
• Contributions to clinical learning environment reforms

Professional Networks: Collaborates with researchers like Carmen Peralta (UCSF) and Michael Shlipak (UCSF) on kidney disease studies. Active in DEI initiatives and UCSF academic senate committees.