Joseph Vassalotti, MD

Joseph Vassalotti, MD, clinical professor of medicine in the Division of Nephrology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, chief medical officer of the National Kidney Foundation and co-editor of Nutrition, Fitness, and Mindfulness: An Evidence-Based Guide for Clinicians. Kidney.org

Your Kidneys Are Fragile
Diseases & Conditions

Your Kidneys Are Fragile

Joseph Vassalotti, MD | February 19, 2024

As with many health conditions —high blood pressure and high cholesterol, to name just two—chronic kidney disease (CKD) often flies…

The New Coronavirus Attacks Kidneys, Too

The New Coronavirus Attacks Kidneys, Too

Joseph Vassalotti, MD | October 7, 2020

Your kidneys are especially vulnerable to COVID-19 if you have heart disease or diabetes. Steps that may minimize the impact—and avoid dialysis.

The Best Tests for Kidney Function

The Best Tests for Kidney Function

Joseph Vassalotti, MD | September 21, 2018

Many people take their kidney health for granted—until it’s too late. Get this test combination for the most accurate assessment…

Hidden Dangers of Kidney Disease

Hidden Dangers of Kidney Disease

Joseph Vassalotti, MD | March 28, 2012

One in every eight Americans is affected When Richard*, a 66-year-old retired engineer from New Jersey, was recently screened for…