Harini Sarathy

Dr. Harini Sarathy is an Associate Professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, specializing in nephrology. She is board-certified and practices at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG), treating inpatient and outpatient kidney disease patients, including dialysis and home dialysis cases. She directs the CKD-Renal Plus Clinic, aiding patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) in navigating their care toward dialysis and transplantation. Dr. Sarathy’s research focuses on health disparities in hypertension and CKD, implementation science for risk modification, genetic testing improvements, and communication barriers in shared decision-making. She is a dedicated clinician educator, mentoring fellows, residents, and students, and has been recognized with the 2020 Excellence in Teaching Award from UCSF’s Academy of Medical Educators.

Education & Training:

• M.B.B.S. (MD-equivalent), Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai, India (2007)
• M.H.S. in Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2010)
• Internal Medicine Residency, Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Jacobi Medical Center (2015)
• Nephrology Fellowship, University of California, San Francisco (2018)

Research Focus: Her work addresses health disparities in kidney disease and hypertension, particularly targeting risk reduction strategies for CKD progression. She explores genetic testing advancements and disparities in patient communication during critical care decisions. Recent projects include studies on renal denervation efficacy, patient preferences for kidney replacement therapies, and the impact of low birth weight on kidney function.

Awards & Honors:

• 2024 UCSF Foundations for Excellence in Physician Leadership
• 2020 UCSF Excellence in Teaching Award
• 2020 San Francisco General Hospital Foundation Hearts Grant
• 2017 UCSF Catalyst Awards Program
• 2016-2018 American Society of Nephrology Ben J Lipps Fellowship

Grants & Collaborations: Dr. Sarathy has secured grants to support her research on CKD disparities and hypertension management. Her work frequently involves collaborations with UCSF colleagues and national organizations like the American Heart Association.

Labs & Teams: She leads the CKD-Renal Plus Clinic team at ZSFG, focusing on multidisciplinary care for advanced CKD patients. Her research group collaborates with epidemiologists and clinical pharmacologists to advance kidney disease prevention and treatment strategies.