Nephrology & Hypertension
Chief's Message
As Chief of the Section of Nephrology and Hypertension at Tulane University School of Medicine, I am deeply honored to lead a team of exceptional individuals dedicated to improving the lives of kidney patients in this amazing community of New Orleans, the Gulf South, and throughout the country. This may be by saving lives through the development of curative therapies and application of the most cutting-edge treatments; or by improving the quality of life of our kidney patients. Our dedication to delivering outstanding compassionate care to our patients is unwavering and central to everything we do.
Through our exceptional training programs led by our model clinician educator, Dr. Adrian Baudy, we are also committed to developing the next generation of Kidney Medicine practitioners and researchers. Our steadfast commitment to excellence and collaboration in research has led to significant strides in understanding and treating kidney diseases and hypertension, ultimately improving the lives of countless patients. As Chief, I am proud to work alongside a team of dedicated faculty, staff, and trainees who share a common vision of advancing knowledge, enhancing patient care, and shaping the future of kidney medicine.
Sincerely,
Robert S Hoover MD, FASN, FAHA
Professor of Medicine and Physiology
The Dr. A. Rudolph and Ruth Ryder Huberwald Chair
Chief of Section of Nephrology and Hypertension
Tulane Nephrology & Hypertension Fellowship
The Nephrology and Hypertension Fellowship program at Tulane University School of Medicine offers a comprehensive, two-year training program designed for physicians who have completed an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency. Fellows gain extensive clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of kidney diseases and hypertension, with exposure to both outpatient and inpatient nephrology, dialysis, and transplant medicine. The fellowship adheres to ACGME-accredited training requirements, ensuring a rigorous and well-rounded education. Our mission is to develop exceptional nephrologists equipped to provide outstanding patient care across diverse populations while fostering academic inquiry, leadership, and innovation in the field of nephrology and hypertension.
