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UVA Division of Nephrology, 2018\/2019<\/p><\/div>\n

UVA Division of Nephrology <\/strong>is dedicated to the study and treatment of kidney disorders and diseases. The division, together with the Center for Immunity, Inflammation and Regenerative Medicine, is composed of nephrologists and other healthcare providers, researchers, and trainees working collaboratively to improve patient care and outcomes, achieve excellence in our scholarly and research endeavors, and nurture innovation in our labs and classrooms. As a division, we are committed to building bridges with our local community of Charlottesville and throughout the state of Virginia.<\/span><\/p>\n

Explore our website to learn more about our history, our physicians, and our clinical, research and education programs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mark Okusa, MD<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
\n Division Chief & CIIR\u00a0<\/em>Director<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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For the third consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked University of Virginia Medical Center as the No. 1 hospital in Virginia<\/a>. This is an impressive achievement for our organization that validates our ongoing efforts to put patients at the center of everything we do.<\/p>\n

The publication\u2019s 2018-2019 \u201cBest Hospitals\u201d guide also recognizes UVA Nephrology among the Top 50 Kidney\u00a0programs Nationally<\/a>,\u00a0along with eight other\u00a0UVA specialties for adults among the best in the U.S.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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