The Kidney Institute is a mixed private practice and academic clinic serving The Texas Medical Center, North Houston, Northwest Houston and The Woodlands. We have nephrologists experienced in up to date management of polycystic kidney disease who can serve patients in all of these geographic areas. Most of our team hold positions as faculty members of The Houston Methodist, Baylor College of Medicine, and the Texas A&M School of Medicine. We have established a strong network of additional subspecialists with experience with and interest in managing polycystic kidney disease to assist in next level care.
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
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- Christopher Kwoh, MD, Clinic Director Familiar with PKD
- Nohemi Cadenas, Patient Navigator Familiar with PKD
Heedeok Han, M.D.
“Our COE designation has been tremendously positive for us, as it has elevated our ability to grow and continue to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care by uniting our multidisciplinary team and implementing best practices, which has directly improved outcomes for our PKD patients.”
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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, McGovern Medical School
We are dedicated to providing specialized medical attention and comprehensive care for individuals diagnosed with Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease (APKD). Our services include personalized consultations and advanced diagnostic tools, Treatment includes the management of symptoms, slowing disease progression, and addressing complications such as hypertension and pain, as well as genetic counseling, patient education programs, and research and innovations.
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