Henry Quinones

Henry Quinones, M.D., is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, specializing in Nephrology. He serves as Medical Director of the Acute Dialysis Unit at Parkland Health and has held prior roles in Glomerulonephritis and Chronic Kidney Disease Clinics. Dr. Quinones joined UT Southwestern's faculty in 2002 after completing clinical and research nephrology fellowships there. His clinical focus includes kidney diseases, outpatient dialysis, and healthcare access for underserved populations. He actively contributes to committees such as the Dialysis Workgroup and the New Parkland Hospital Planning Committee. His research emphasizes chronic kidney disease and dialysis innovations, leading to peer-reviewed publications and clinical trials.

Education:

• Medical Degree: University of Puerto Rico (San Juan)
• Internal Medicine Residency: University of Puerto Rico (San Juan)
• Nephrology Fellowships: UT Southwestern Medical Center

Research Interests: Chronic kidney disease progression, dialysis accessibility, cardiovascular complications in CKD, and healthcare policy for marginalized populations. Dr. Quinones has pioneered efforts to secure funding for outpatient dialysis coverage through the Dallas County Indigent Care Corporation.

Professional Contributions: Member of the American College of Physicians and American Society of Nephrology. His work bridges clinical practice and public health, addressing disparities in renal care through policy advocacy and translational research.

Labs/Teams: Part of the Peritoneal Dialysis Initiative workgroup and collaborates on institutional planning committees to improve renal care infrastructure.