Nephrology & Hypertension

Welcome to the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension

The Division provides education, patient care and research in all aspects of the pathogenesis and treatment of renal disease and hypertension.

The Division employs 30 full time faculty, 10 adjunct faculty, and 10 APCs. Consultation services are maintained at the University of Utah Health and the Veterans Administration Medical Center, which provide exposure to:

General nephrology
Hypertension
Renal transplantation, including combined pancreas and renal transplants
Dialysis (all modes):
- Dialysis units are located at University of Utah Hospital, Veterans Administration Medical Center, and throughout the Mountain West.

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Welcome from Dr. Aylin R. Rodan

Chief, Division of Nephrology

The Division of Nephrology & Hypertension in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah provides world-class, compassionate care to patients with kidney disease and high blood pressure from across the Intermountain West. We train 4-6 general and transplant nephrology fellows each year and perform cutting-edge research across the translational spectrum. I welcome you to explore these pages to learn more about our clinical care, training program, research, upcoming events and recent successes.

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Nephrology Group (2022 - 2017)

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Mar 26, 2025

Division of Nephrology - Q1 Research Publications

View recent research from the Division of Nephrology, featuring publications from January through March 2025.

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Mar 13, 2025

Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome: What to Know

Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome connects heart disease, kidney disease, and metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes and obesity. Learn the warning signs, risk factors, and how early intervention can help prevent...

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Feb 10, 2025

University of Utah Scientists Co-Host First Utah Pacific Islander Health Symposium

The Utah Pacific Islander Health Symposium highlighted health issues affecting the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community and showcased efforts by University of Utah researchers to address these disparities.

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Jan 29, 2025

Amara Sarwal, MD, MSCI Publishes First Author Paper in JASN

New Assistant Professor in Nephrology at the University of Utah, Amara Sarwal, MD, MSCI, celebrates a significant milestone with her first-author paper in the Journal of the American Society of...

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Dec 05, 2024

Kidney Transplant Program Expands Access with New Outreach Clinic in Nevada

The University of Utah’s Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program is proud to announce the opening of its third Pre-Kidney Transplant Outreach clinic, now serving patients in Carson, Tahoe, Nevada.

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Nov 13, 2024

Nephrology Professor Joins DonorConnect Board to Advance Kidney and Pancreas Transplants

Dr. Miklos Z. Molnar, a Professor of Medicine and Medical Director of the Adult Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program at the University of Utah has joined the Medical Advisory Board...

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Nov 13, 2024

Nephrology Fellow Taylor Moody, MD, Awarded Campbell Fellowship

Taylor Moody, MD, a Nephrology fellow, has been awarded the Campbell Fellowship. This recognition supports outstanding fellows committed to advancing nephrology research, education, and patient care.

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Nov 06, 2024

Nephrology Fellow Highlighted at AHA Hypertension Council Meeting

Sydney Hartsell, MD, a nephrology fellow, earned the “Best Poster” award at the American Heart Association (AHA) Hypertension Council meeting, held in Chicago from September 5-8, 2024. Her project, titled...