Kalani L. Raphael

Kalani L. Raphael is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine, specializing in Nephrology & Hypertension. Since joining the Faculty in 2009, he has focused on kidney disorders, metabolic acidosis, and hypertension.

• Undergraduate: Biology (B.S.), Gonzaga University
• Medical Degree: University of Hawaiʻi John A. Burns School of Medicine
• Graduate Training: Clinical Investigation (M.Sci.), University of Utah

His research explores metabolic acidosis in CKD, electrolyte disorders, and hypertension management. He has contributed to pivotal studies like the SPRINT Trial and BASE Pilot Trial, examining blood pressure interventions, sodium bicarbonate therapy, and biomarker associations in CKD.

Key publications include work on urinary ammonium, gut microbiome in CKD, and acid-base status assessment. His clinical expertise includes polycystic kidney disease and tubular secretion dynamics.