Karin True

Dr. Karin True serves as Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill. Her clinical focus centers on transplant nephrology with specialized expertise in women's health post-kidney transplantation and managing transitions from pediatric to adult care. She actively evaluates elderly patients (70+) for kidney transplant candidacy within UNC Health's comprehensive transplant program.

Education:

• Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (1999)
• Residency: Internal Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2000-2002)
• Fellowship: Nephrology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2002-2004)
• Fellowship: Transplant, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2006-2007)

Research Interests: Dr. True's clinical research emphasizes optimizing outcomes for kidney transplant recipients through longitudinal care models. Her work addresses critical gaps in women's health management post-transplantation, geriatric transplantation protocols, and complications including polyoma virus nephropathy and glomerular disease. She integrates immune monitoring strategies with chronic disease management to enhance graft survival in complex cases.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology (FASN)

Clinical Leadership: Practicing at UNC Hospitals Jason Ray Transplant Clinic (adult and pediatric locations) and Eastowne Outpatient Center, Dr. True maintains exceptional patient satisfaction with 4.9/5 average from 70+ reviews as of mid-2025. Patients consistently highlight her collaborative decision-making, thorough explanations, and life-saving care continuity since as early as 2009, frequently crediting her team including coordinator Colleen and nurse Carrie Fruehof for comprehensive support.