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 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. Find out more about our clinical research.
Support us
Your contributions will help us realize our vision for this innovative PKD Center of Excellence and make considerable strides toward finding a cure for PKD.
To make a contribution, visit us here.
To find out more about giving opportunities, contact Allison White, assistant director of development, at [email protected] or (415) 514-1137.
A gift of any size helps advance the center and provides important support for our most pressing needs. On behalf of the UCSF Division of Nephrology, thank you for your interest in our work.
Our locations
Our team
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Meyeon Park
MD, MAS
Nephrologist -
Marcelle I. Cedars
MD
Reproductive endocrinologist -
Thomas Chi
MD, MBA
Urologist -
Sarah Doernberg
MD, MAS
Infectious disease specialist -
Christopher E. Freise
MD, FACS
Organ transplant surgeon -
Stephen L. Gluck
MD
Nephrologist -
Donald Grandis
MD
Cardiologist -
Chi-yuan Hsu
MD, MS, FACP
Nephrologist -
Priya Kathpalia
MD
Gastroenterologist -
George W. Pasvankas
MD
Anesthesiologist -
Annalisa Post
MD
Perinatologist -
Atif Qasim
MD
Cardiologist -
Zhen Jane Wang
MD
Radiologist -
Jennifer Ashby
LAc, MS
Acupuncturist -
Mary Ellen DiPaola
Dietitian and diabetes educator -
Andrew Lui
DPT, MS
Physical therapist
Clinical trials
Hyperpolarized 13C Pyruvate MRI Scan in Predicting Tumor Aggressiveness in Patients With Renal ...
Descriptive statistics (mean, median, standard deviation, distribution, etc) of the metabolism measures will be calculated. The investigators will use a tree-based cross-validated Classification & Regression Trees (CART) model for...
Recruiting
Genetic Testing in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
The survey incorporates the GAD4 questionnaire, which has scores graded from 0-3. It also includes questions graded on a Likert scale (1-5). The outcome measures will be reported as mean (SD) for each question on the survey. The i...
Recruiting
Ambulatory Versus Inpatient Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Any of: Emergency department visits related to procedure, unplanned provider visits, re-admission related to the procedure, blood transfusion, and need for secondary procedures. Patients with an emergency department or provider vi...
Recruiting
Effect of Group Preoperative Pelvic Floor Training for HoLEP
Urinary incontinence (present/absent) will be defined according to the guidelines of the International Continence Society as involuntary loss of urine experienced during the bladder storage phase using self-report measures at regu...
Recruiting
Accuracy of Ultrasound for Detecting Residual Fragments During RIRS
The diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound and fluoroscopy will be measured in conjunction with endoscopic examination for detecting residual fragments during retrograde intrarenal surgery for renal stones treatment by the same endouro...
Recruiting
Awards & recognition
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Among the top hospitals in the nation
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Rated high-performing hospital for acute kidney failure
Support services
Plan your visit
What 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
