Yorg Al Azzi

Yorg Al Azzi, M.D. serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine (Nephrology) at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY. A UNOS-certified transplant nephrologist board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Nephrology, his clinical expertise spans kidney and pancreas transplantation with active practice at Montefiore's Rosenthal Pavilion.

• Medical Education: Universite Saint Joseph Faculte de Medecine - Beirut
• Residency: Staten Island University Hospital
• Fellowship: Columbia University Medical Center, Mount Sinai Hospital

Dr. Al Azzi's research centers on transplant nephrology with emphasis on COVID-19 impacts in kidney transplant recipients, deceased donor kidney allocation, and long-term transplant outcomes. His work investigates novel interventions for HIV-positive organ acceptance, pediatric kidney allocation optimization, and post-transplant complications like hyperkalemia, frequently employing multidisciplinary approaches to address critical gaps in transplant medicine.

Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strategic focus on high-impact clinical challenges including infectious disease transmission in transplantation, organ allocation equity, and policy-driven interventions. His studies in Transplantation Proceedings, Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation, and The Lancet Microbe demonstrate methodological diversity spanning case reports, single-center experiences, and public health investigations that directly inform transplant policy and practice.

• Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology (FASN)

As Director for Nephrology rotations at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr. Al Azzi mentors internal medicine residents and previously guided medical students through the ASN STAR program. His research has garnered significant attention with publications referenced in policy sources, picked up by news outlets, and generating substantial scholarly discussion on platforms like X and Mendeley.

He collaborates extensively with Montefiore's transplant surgery, infectious disease, and critical care teams to advance clinical protocols for complex transplant scenarios, particularly in emerging infectious disease contexts and resource optimization for organ utilization.