MU Department of Medicine 2011-2013 Annual Report Feb. 2014 | Page 42

42

University of Missouri- Columbia

Annual Report

Nephrology + Hypertension

Above: Personal hemodialysis (PHD) system immediately after
completion of the first hemodialysis in Columbia, Missouri on
January 24, 2000.

Letter From The Director
The Division of Nephrology and

University, and an internationally

Hypertension at the University of Missouri

recognized faculty. We have a tradition of

is committed to excellence in patient care,

selecting outstanding applicants for our

education, and research.

Nephrology Fellowship program and are

We offer opportunities for individuals
to enhance their knowledge and skills

proud of the many accomplishments of
our distinguished graduates.

in Clinical Nephrology; the emphasis on

The Division of Nephrology and

research varies according to the interests

Hypertension at the University of

and career goals of each of our Fellows.

Missouri-Columbia was established in

I am proud to say that the University of

1969. Ramesh Khanna, MD became the

Missouri has one of the largest and most

Division Director in 1999, when Karl D.

comprehensive renal replacement centers

Nolph, MD retired after being at the helm

in the nation.

for over 25 years. The division is nationally

In summary, the University of Missouri
Health Care System has a large and
diverse patient population, excellent
facilities on the campus of a major

and internationally recognized for its
excellence in the areas of teaching, patient
care and research.

Ramesh Khanna, MD
Director, Division of Nephrology and
Hyptertension