Daniel Guevara-Pineda

Dr. Daniel Guevara-Pineda is an **Assistant Professor** in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology at Yale University School of Medicine. His clinical focus includes kidney transplantation, glomerular diseases, and expanding access to nephrology care for Hispanic communities. He is actively involved in medical education and mentorship of future clinicians.

Education:

• MD: Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal (1999)
• Internal Medicine Residency: Interfaith Medical Center / SUNY Downstate University (2010)
• Nephrology Fellowship: University of Connecticut (2020)
• Transplant Nephrology Fellowship: Duke University (2021)

Research & Clinical Interests:

• Kidney transplantation outcomes and disparities
• Management of glomerular diseases
• Cultural competency in Hispanic healthcare access
• Innovations in medical education

Awards & Recognition:

• Mentor Award (ASN Kidney Week, 2019)
• Fellow of the Year (University of Connecticut, 2018-2019)
• Excellence in Teaching (Brown University Medical School, 2009)

Key Activities:

• Presenter at Latin American Transplant Society conferences (2023)
• Speaker on CMV management in transplant patients (Grand Rounds, 2021-2022)
• Advocate for organ donation and health equity initiatives

Labs/Teams: Active member of the Yale Kidney Transplant Program and collaborates with community outreach teams for Hispanic health education.