Dhruti P. Chen

Dhruti P. Chen, MD serves as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, specializing in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension.

Dr. Chen's clinical and research interests focus on kidney diseases with particular expertise in glomerular disorders. Her work encompasses:

• Management of acute and chronic kidney diseases
• Specialized care for glomerulonephritis conditions
• ANCA-vasculitis treatment approaches
• Minimal change disease management
• Other nephrotic syndrome conditions

Dr. Chen emphasizes a patient-centered approach to both clinical care and research at the UNC Kidney Center, actively involving patients and families in treatment decisions and research participation. She encourages patients to discuss recent research developments and relevant clinical trials for their specific conditions.