Peter Van Buren

Peter Van Buren, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a member of the Division of Nephrology. He serves as Chief of the Nephrology Section at the Dallas VA Medical Center. His clinical interests include chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease, hypertension, and diabetic nephropathy.

• Education:
• Bachelor's in Biologic Basis of Behavior, University of Pennsylvania (cum laude)
• M.D., University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio
• Internal Medicine Residency, UT Southwestern
• Clinical Nephrology Fellowship & Clinical Research, UT Southwestern (Chief Fellow, 2 years)
• Master's in Clinical Sciences, UT Southwestern

Research: Focuses on hypertension in hemodialysis patients, resulting in over 20 peer-reviewed publications and contributions to 18 book chapters, reviews, and editorials. Active presenter at national scientific conferences.

• Awards:
• NIH Ruth Kirschstein National Research Service Award

Education & Mentorship: Mentors clinical and research students through clinical rotations and didactic instruction. Active in small-group teaching.

• Professional Affiliations:
• American Heart Association
• American Society of Nephrology
• National Kidney Foundation

Personal: Enjoys time with his wife and son outside of medicine.