Elizabeth Kotzen

Elizabeth Kotzen, MD serves as an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, affiliated with the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension within the Department of Medicine. Her clinical and academic responsibilities span both adult and pediatric care domains.

Her research focuses on kidney disorders and hypertension management, with emphasis on chronic kidney disease, acute renal conditions, and blood pressure regulation across diverse patient populations. This work integrates clinical practice with medical education through the School of Medicine's dual-department structure.

As an educator, Dr. Kotzen actively trains medical students, residents, and fellows in nephrology principles and hypertension treatment protocols, contributing to the Department of Medicine's academic mission while maintaining clinical appointments in Pediatrics.