Dallas Nephrology Associates (DNA) is a national leader in creating person-centered value-based care in Nephrology, with a focus on innovation and patient choice. For over 50 years, DNA has been a trusted source of information and education resulting in quality kidney care. Our healthcare team, consisting of over 100 physicians and 25 advanced practitioners, play a vital role in fulfilling our collective goal of delivering exemplary healthcare services to our patients. DNA offers the entire spectrum of nephrology care from the office management of CKD patients, to 24/7 coverage of hospitals, dialysis clinics, as well as management of the dialysis accesses of dialysis patients through our 2 vascular centers. DNA serves as Medical Director of 4 transplant programs in DFW, and our team of 20 transplant-trained physicians is the largest in the country.
At DNA, we deliver comprehensive healthcare management to patients diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), ensuring they receive a thorough understanding of the complexities associated with inherited disorders.
Center of Excellence
Centers of Excellence provide the broadest range of services and expertise.
About the COE ProgramCore Services
To be a PKD Foundation Center of Excellence, a care center offers diagnostic and therapeutic services with identified staff responsible for most services in each of the following disciplines:
- Nephrology
- Radiology
- Nutrition
- Hepatology
- Genetics
- Pain management
- Patient navigation services
Care Team
- Melanie Edwards, Patient Navigator Familiar with PKD
- Michael Wiederkehr, MD, FACP, FASN, Clinic Director Familiar with PKD
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