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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can progress slowly with no symptoms and may cause complications in many systems in the body. That's why it's crucial to carefully manage your kidney health.
The experts of the Kidney Blood Pressure Center at Tufts Medical Center offer a full suite of services to slow the progression of CKD. Our physicians pay close attention to details like the amount of protein in your urine, your daily medications and your diet. This information helps us adapt your care plan to fit your individual needs.
Founded in 1950, our program was the first clinic in Boston devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease and hypertension. Today, our services include:
Managing your blood pressure is an important part of keeping your whole body healthy. High blood pressure, or hypertension, puts stress on your blood vessels, including the ones in your heart, brain and kidneys. This can lead to heart disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease (CKD), kidney damage and even kidney failure.
Our physicians are experts at diagnosing the cause of hypertension. Knowing why you have high blood pressure helps us personalize your care plan from the beginning so that you avoid serious complications and stay healthy.
Because CKD affects so many of your body's systems, we work closely with your entire health care team. Within Tufts MC, we have close ties with the Division of Transplant Surgery, Department of Urology, Division of Cardiology, outpatient dialysis unit and Frances Stern Nutrition Center.
Our multidisciplinary care teams work together to:
Lesley Inker, MD became Director of the Kidney and Blood Pressure Center in 2012. As an expert in kidney evaluation, she has pioneered new methods for estimating kidney function more accurately.
Dr. Inker works with organizations like the National Kidney Foundation and the National Kidney Disease Education Program (sponsored by the National Institutes of Health) to improve the understanding, detection and management of kidney disease.
Our team includes specialists from across the Nephrology Division, and we provide expert care for all aspects of renal health.
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Title(s): Scientific Director, Clinical and Translational Research Center; Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine Department(s): Medicine, Nephrology, Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC) Appt. Phone: 617-636-5866 Fax #: 617-636-2369
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
Title(s): Chief, Division of Nephrology; Director, Research Training Program; Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine Department(s): Medicine, Nephrology Appt. Phone: 617-636-5866 Fax #: 617-636-2369
Dialysis, general nephrology, chronic kidney disease (CKD), diabetic kidney disease, glomerular disease, vasculitis, hypertension, cardiovascular disease in patients with kidney disease, acute kidney disease, acute kidney injury and kidney stones
Title(s): Nephrologist; Assistant Professor of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine Department(s): Medicine, Nephrology Appt. Phone: 617-636-5866 Fax #: 617-636-2369
General nephrology, chronic kidney disease (CKD), diabetic kidney disease, glomerular disease, vasculitis, hypertension, cardiovascular disease in patients with kidney disease, acute kidney disease, acute kidney injury, kidney stones and monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance
Title(s): Director, Fellowship Training Program; Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine Department(s): Medicine, Nephrology Appt. Phone: 617-636-5866 Fax #: 617-636-2369
Kidney transplantation, systemic lupus erythematosus, dialysis, general nephrology, chronic kidney disease (CKD), diabetic kidney disease, glomerular disease, vasculitis, hypertension, cardiovascular disease in patients with kidney disease, acute kidney disease, acute kidney injury and kidney stones
Title(s): Nephrologist; Associate Professor of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine Department(s): Medicine, Nephrology Appt. Phone: 617-636-5866 Fax #:
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD), hepatitis C virus in chronic kidney disease, Thrombotic microangiopathy, glomerular disease, kidney transplantation, chronic kidney disease
Title(s): Director, Kidney and Blood Pressure Center; Director, Kidney Function and Evaluation Center; Director, Quality Improvement; Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine Department(s): Medicine, Nephrology Appt. Phone: 617-636-5866 Fax #: 617-636-2369
Geriatric nephrology, pregnancy, HIV-associated kidney disease, kidney transplantation, kidney donor evaluation, medical treatment for kidney failure without dialysis, kidney function evaluation (GFR), general nephrology, chronic kidney disease (CKD), diabetic kidney disease, glomerular disease, vasculitis, hypertension, cardiovascular disease in patients with kidney disease, acute kidney disease, acute kidney injury and kidney stones
Title(s): Nephrologist; Dean for Student Affairs and Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine Department(s): Medicine, Nephrology Appt. Phone: 617-636-5866 Fax #: 617-636-2369
Pregnancy, general nephrology, chronic kidney disease (CKD), diabetic kidney disease, glomerular disease, vasculitis, hypertension, cardiovascular disease in patients with kidney disease, acute kidney disease, acute kidney injury and kidney stones
Title(s): Chief Emeritus, Division of Nephrology; Professor of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine; Dr. Gerald J and Dorothy R. Friedman Professor Emeritus, Tufts University School of Medicine Department(s): Medicine, Nephrology Appt. Phone: 617-636-5866 Fax #: 617-636-2369
Kidney function evaluation (GFR), chronic kidney disease (CKD), diabetic kidney disease, glomerular disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, hypertension, cardiovascular disease in patients with kidney disease, acute kidney disease, acute kidney injury and kidney stones
Title(s): Nephrologist Department(s): Medicine, Nephrology Appt. Phone: 617-636-5866 Fax #: 617-636-5866
Chronic kidney disease, hypertension, cardiovascular disease in chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
Title(s): Medical Director, Dialysis Clinic, Inc., Boston and Walden Pond, Concord, MA; Director Dialysis Services, Tufts Medical Center; Medical Director for Home Dialysis, Dialysis Clinics, Inc, Somerville, MA; Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine Department(s): Medicine, Nephrology Appt. Phone: 617-636-5866 Fax #: 617-636-5539
Dialysis, home dialysis, medical treatment for kidney failure without dialysis, general nephrology, chronic kidney disease (CKD), diabetic kidney disease, glomerular disease, vasculitis, hypertension, cardiovascular disease in patients with kidney disease, acute kidney disease, acute kidney injury and kidney stones
Title(s): Nephrologist; Associate Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine Department(s): Medicine, Nephrology Appt. Phone: 617-636-5866 Fax #: 617-636-2369
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD), dialysis, home dialysis, general nephrology, chronic kidney disease (CKD), diabetic kidney disease, glomerular disease, vasculitis, hypertension, cardiovascular disease in patients with kidney disease, acute kidney disease, acute kidney injury and kidney stones
Title(s): Nephrologist; Associate Medical Director, Dialysis Clinic, Inc., Boston; Associate Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine Department(s): Medicine, Nephrology Appt. Phone: 617-636-5866 Fax #: 617-636-2369
Dialysis, hypertension, general nephrology, chronic kidney disease (CKD), diabetic kidney disease, conservative kidney care, cardiovascular disease in patients with kidney disease, and acute kidney disease
Title(s): Nephrologist; Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine Department(s): Medicine, Nephrology Appt. Phone: 617-636-5866 Fax #: 617-636-2369
