Mary J. Dominguez

Mary J. Dominguez, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine (Nephrology) at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, affiliated with Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY. She joined the faculty in 2017 as an Assistant Professor and has held leadership roles since 2022 as the Assistant Program Director of the Nephrology Fellowship Program and Director of one of the fellow clinics. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic research, with a focus on kidney diseases and medical education.

Education and Training:

• Medical Degree: Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, Santiago, Dominican Republic (2008)
• Internal Medicine Internship: New York Downtown Hospital (2013)
• Internal Medicine Residency: Winthrop University Hospital (2015)
• Nephrology Fellowship: Montefiore Medical Center (completed prior to 2017)

Research and Clinical Expertise: Dr. Dominguez specializes in nephrology, with a primary research focus on lupus nephritis. She leads the Nephrology team at the Montefiore-Einstein Lupus Institute for Care and Research, addressing complex kidney-related conditions such as glomerulonephritis, diabetic kidney disease, hypertension, electrolyte imbalances, and ADPKD. Her clinical practice emphasizes hands-on mentorship through her roles in the fellowship program and clinic directorship.

Advising & Grants: As the Assistant Program Director of the Nephrology Fellowship Program, she oversees training initiatives and clinic operations. While specific grants are not listed, her institutional roles suggest active participation in funding and educational programs. She actively mentors fellows and contributes to clinical care innovation.

Labs/Teams: She is part of the Montefiore-Einstein Lupus Institute, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advance lupus nephritis care and research. Her academic affiliation with Albert Einstein College of Medicine underscores her commitment to integrating clinical practice with medical education.