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Prof. Dr. med. Kai-Uwe Eckardt
Excellent
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10.00

Prof. Dr. med. Kai-Uwe Eckardt

internal medicine, nephrology
internal medicine, nephrology
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
99%39 years10/10$$$$722No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Berlin
Health facility
University Hospital Charite Berlin

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Kai-Uwe Eckardt is an experienced doctor specializing in internal medicine and nephrology. With a career spanning 39 years, he has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in his field. He holds a degree in medicine from Munster and Cardiff, UK, as well as a Ph.D. from the Institute of Human Genetics in Munster. Prof. Eckardt has trained in pathology, physiology, and internal medicine in various locations including Munster, Zurich, Oxford, Regensburg, and Berlin. One of the most remarkable aspects of his career is his extensive research work, with six years dedicated to basic research in Zurich, Oxford, and Regensburg. He is the initiator and leader of a national cohort study on chronic kidney disease. Prof. Eckardt has published over 700 scientific publications, highlighting his commitment to advancing knowledge in his field. Currently, Prof. Eckardt works at the University Hospital Charite Berlin in the Department of Internal Medicine (Nephrology). He serves as the Director of the Medical Department and holds the position of Professor of Internal Medicine. Additionally, he is a former board member of various nephrology societies and a founding member of an international association focused on kidney disease. With his vast experience, research contributions, and expertise in nephrology, Prof. Dr. med. Kai-Uwe Eckardt is highly regarded in his field. His dedication to improving patient care and advancing medical knowledge makes him an exceptional doctor.

Skills & Expertise

28 expert tags for Prof. Dr. med. Kai-Uwe Eckardt. Our tools analyze the strengths of the doctor using artificial intelligence. Check the data selected according to the AI policy below.
kidney
chronic kidney
renal
erythropoietin
cardiovascular
kidney injury
gckd
kidney transplant
renal failure
polycystic kidney
nephrology
dialysis
hemodialysis
glomerular filtration rate
glomerular
nephropathy
cyst
antibiotics
blood pressure
aplasia
internal medicine
kidney failure
diabetes mellitus
acute renal failure
renal replacement therapy
urinary
vasculitis
chronic renal failure

Resume (CV)

Education

  • 1978-1984 Degree in medicine in Munster and Cardiff, UK
  • 1993 Habilitation at the Faculty of Natural Sciences III at the University of Regensburg
  • 2005 Ph.D. at the Institute of Human Genetics in Munster

Experience

  • Training in pathology, physiology, and internal medicine in Munster, Zurich, Oxford, and Regensburg, as well as at the Charite in Berlin
  • Six years of work in basic research in Zurich, Oxford, and Regensburg
  • 2004-2017 Director of the Department of Nephrology and Hypertensiology at the University Hospital Erlangen and Clinic Nurnberg
  • 2004-2017 Head of the Erlangen-Nurnberg Transplant Centre
  • 2017 Director of the Medical Department, Division of Nephrology and Internal Intensive Care Medicine at the University Hospital Charite, Berlin
  • 2017 Professor of Internal Medicine and Director of the Medical Clinic with a focus on nephrology and intensive care medicine at the University Hospital Charite, Berlin

 

Awards & Memberships

  • Initiator and leader of a national cohort study on chronic kidney disease
  • Review board member of the German Research Foundation
  • Member of numerous international expert committees and editorial boards
  • Former board member of the German, European, and International Society for Nephrology
  • Founding member and past chair of the international association Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes

Publications

722 scientific publications from Prof. Dr. med. Kai-Uwe Eckardt. Check the most relevant ones according to the editorial policy below.

Cognitive disorders in patients with chronic kidney disease: Approaches to prevention and treatment.

September, 2023

Genome-wide association analyses define pathogenic signaling pathways and prioritize drug targets for IgA nephropathy.

July, 2023

Differential Prognostic Utility of Adiposity Measures in Chronic Kidney Disease.

July, 2023

Location

Address

Charitépl., 1, 10117
Berlin, Germany
About this place
Berlin is a place with a rich and amusing history. It is well-known as the capital of Germany and the biggest city in the country.

FAQ

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Kai-Uwe Eckardt?

The primary specialization of the doctor is internal medicine, nephrology.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Kai-Uwe Eckardt has been practicing for more than 39 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Kai-Uwe Eckardt expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in kidney, chronic kidney, renal, erythropoietin, cardiovascular.

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Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Kai-Uwe Eckardt doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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