UW Nephrology

University of Washington Division of Nephrology @UWMedicine

[UW Nephrology @UWNephrology]

Happy #NationalDoctorsDay to the incredible physicians of the UW Division of Nephrology—thank you for your dedication to patient care, research, and advancing kidney health every day. #Nephrology #HealthcareHeroes #KidneyDoctors
@UWMedicine

[UW Nephrology @UWNephrology]

We had a great “Battle of the UW Neph Sections" for #NephMadness2026 ! The energy was fantastic as our faculty and fellows jumped into spirited discussions to create a UW #Nephrology bracket. 🏆🫘🤩 #kidney #NephTwitter #meded @UWMedicine

[UW Nephrology @UWNephrology]

Great job @KidneySW, for your fantastic testimony advocating for #kidney patients in DC!! 👏👏👏 #nephtwitter #transplant #dialysis @UWMedicine

[American Society of Nephrology @ASNKidney]

ASN urged the modernization of dialysis care and the expansion of access to innovative therapies at a @WaysandMeansGOP Health Subcommittee hearing on kidney health.

ASN Health Policy Scholar Suzanne Watnick, MD, FASN, called for earlier detection, prevention, and patient-centered care, plus stronger federal leadership and research investment.

Watch the hearing and read the testimony: https://t.co/hWhD0RJPWs

@ASNAdvocacy

[UW Medicine Newsroom @uwmnewsroom]

“The kidneys regulate hormones that lead to good vascular health. When that is disrupted, the resulting hypertension causes stress on the heart,” says Nisha Bansal @UWNephrology. @EverydayHealth https://t.co/KBORM7lPmc @UWMedicine

[Nephrology News & Issues @Nephronline]

Suzanne Watnick, MD, FASN, @UWNephrology @ASNKidney encouraged #ADC2026 attendees and nephrology professionals to get involved in the legislative and regulatory movements in #kidney care.

Learn how @GoHealio
https://t.co/HLa0zJgO8Z

[UW Nephrology @UWNephrology]

Great pic of "Team Evergreen" from @UWMedicine! They will be on #CapitolHill in DC tomorrow to advocate for 1) #Research funding for #kidneycare at @NIDDKgov and 2) Lowering barriers to living #kidneydonation through the ESLDA (Expanding Support for Living Donors Act)! @KidneySW

[Nephrology News & Issues @Nephronline]

🔉From #ADC2026

Despite early termination of the ESRD Treatment Choices Model, there are lessons to be learned for future value-based care models in kidney care, according to Suzanne Watnick, MD, FASN @UWNephrology @ASNKidney.

Learn more @GoHealio 👇
https://t.co/V5YOI3rlog

[UW Nephrology @UWNephrology]

On Thank a Resident Day and Thank a Fellow Day, we celebrate our hardworking and talented Nephrology trainees! #nephtwitter #kidneycare #nephrology #renal #fellowship #ThankaFellowDay #ThankaResesidentDay @UWMedicine

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Youth triumphs in test to regenerate kidney tissue. @benofreedman @UWMedicine #research #kidney #nephtwitter

https://t.co/ROv9XZbl4n

[UW Nephrology @UWNephrology]

"Counseling Patients About Alcohol In the Light Of the New Dietary Guidelines." Dr. Suzanne Watnick @KidneySW discusses the implications for #kidney patients. @UWMedicine #nephtwitter

https://t.co/2lMsxholXP

[Nephrology News & Issues @Nephronline]

Do patients with kidney disease want longevity-focused or comfort-driven care?

Susan P. Y. Wong, MD, MS, @UWNephrology, and colleagues explored how #nephrologists can start these conservative kidney management conversations with a behavioral nudging tool.
https://t.co/JCT5ZTndl3

[ASN Publications @asnpublications]

This study in #ASNKidney360 looked at a specialized Kidney-Heart service at the University of Washington, which was set up to help patients with heart problems who also have kidney issues. Read what they found about patients' experiences and outcomes here: https://t.co/maAjtFhhuj

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UW Nephrology incoming fellow, Dr. Ashley Widmer, has successfully qualified for ASN’s Loan Mitigation Program!! Congratulations! 🎉✨Ashley is our third fellow to receive this generous award. #nephtwitter #fellowship #kidney @ASNKidney @UWMedicine

[ASN Publications @asnpublications]

In an #ASNJASN study of patients with kidney failure on hemodialysis, sphingolipids with long-chain fatty acids were strongly associated with greater risk of death, especially cardiovascular death. Read the article: https://t.co/HRwMKJquk0

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Congrats to Drs. Ann O'Hare & Yoshio Hall on being inducted as @VAPugetSound HCS Practitioner Leads in Quality & Safety for their participation in the “Native Hawaiian and Asian American #veterans with #CKD” project. Great work!! 👏 #kidney #healthcare #nephtwitter @UWMedicine

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Dr. Sarah Sanghavi presents "Prolonging Circuit Life in CRRT" and discusses the consequences of CRRT interruptions, as well as strategies to improve circuit life. #vascular #antigoagulation #kidney #nephrology #nephtwitter @UWMedicine https://t.co/ILXZeaWDg1

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What a Match! We are super excited to welcome this exceptional group of fantastic doctors to our Nephrology Fellowship Program!! @UWMedicine #Seattle #Match2026 #nephtwitter

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We had a great turnout for #Cranksgiving, biking food from local grocers to food banks in the #Seattle area. Several folks donated $$ directly. Everyone had a wonderful time! More than 6500 lbs of food donated. Happy Thanksgiving!! 🦃😍🚴‍♂️@UWNephrology @UWDeptMedicine @UWMedicine

[ASN Publications @asnpublications]

How do you treat nocturnal home hemodialysis? This new #ASNCJASN Kidney Case Conference discussing an under-prescribed but essential home dialysis modality in the US. Explore the case: https://t.co/klrOj9ji46

[UW Nephrology @UWNephrology]

It was an honor to host Dr. Sandeep Mallipattu in #Seattle for #Nephrology Grand Rounds! Take a look at his fantastic talk, "Treating FSGS: Something Old, Something New, Something Still in Motion." #kidney #FSGS @uwmedicine.bsky.social #nephtwitter #meded
https://t.co/3A9gEc4fJq