Samuel S Blumenthal

Samuel S. Blumenthal, MD is a Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin's School of Medicine, specializing in Nephrology with expertise in kidney diseases, diabetes complications, and hypertension management. He completed his MD at New York University School of Medicine (1977) followed by residency and nephrology fellowship training at MCW Affiliated Hospitals (1980-1983). His research focuses on autoimmune nephropathies, drug therapies for kidney diseases, and clinical trial design.

Key research areas include membranous nephropathy treatment protocols, diabetic nephropathy progression mechanisms, and cardiovascular outcomes in renal patients. He has contributed to landmark trials like MENTOR (Rituximab vs Cyclosporine) and EVOLVE (Cinacalcet cardiovascular effects). His work spans from basic pathogenesis studies to large-scale drug efficacy evaluations.

Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology, Dr. Blumenthal treats adult and senior patients with kidney stones, hypertension, and end-stage renal disease. He speaks Spanish, Hebrew, and English and is actively involved in kidney transplantation services.