Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Center of Excellence
The UCSF Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Center of Excellence is dedicated to providing comprehensive, cutting-edge care to patients with polycystic kidney disease, or PKD. PKD is the fourth leading cause of kidney failure, and more than half of all people with PKD will develop kidney failure by the age of 50.
Because PKD can affect many organ systems in addition to the kidneys, our center is experienced in navigating all medical conditions related to PKD. Our team includes experts from many different specialties – including nephrology, hepatology, cardiology, radiology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, and maternal-fetal medicine – as well as a dedicated dietitian and genetic counselor. Our patients benefit from the most up-to-date diagnostic and treatment options, including advanced imaging technologies to monitor progression of the disease.
As a growing hub for PKD research, we are also working toward developing new therapies. For more information on our clinical research, please visit http://pkd.ucsf.edu.
Our locations
Our team
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Meyeon Park
MD, MAS
Nephrologist -
Danielle Brandman
MD, MAS
Hepatologist -
Hakan Cakmak
MD
Reproductive endocrinologist -
Thomas Chi
MD
Urologist -
Sarah Doernberg
MD, MAS
Infectious disease specialist -
Christopher E. Freise
MD, FACS
Organ transplant surgeon -
Stephen Gluck
MD
Nephrologist -
Donald Grandis
MD
Cardiologist -
Priya Kathpalia
MD
Gastroenterologist -
Brian Lee
MD
Nephrologist -
George W. Pasvankas
MD
Anesthesiologist -
Atif Qasim
MD
Cardiologist -
Zhen Jane Wang
MD
Radiologist -
Jennifer Ashby
LAc, MS
Acupuncturist -
Mary Ellen DiPaola
Dietitian and diabetes educator -
Kathryn Drexler
MS
Genetic counselor
Clinical trials
Awards & recognition
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Best hospital in Northern California
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Best in Northern California for nephrology
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Ranked No. 6 in the nation for nephrology
Support services
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International Services
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Interpreters
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Learn moreWhat to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your condition
- List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
Related clinics
Our research initiatives
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UCSF PKD Center of Excellence Research
The UCSF PKD Center of Excellence conducts research on the various stages of polycystic kidney disease, with the overall goal of improving patients' treatment options and outcomes.
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