Saul Nurko, M.D.
| Appointed: |
1997 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English
Hebrew
Spanish
Yiddish |
Nephrology and Hypertension
Transplantation Center
Biographical Sketch
Saul Nurko, MD, is a staff physician in the Department of Nephrology and Hypertension at the Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute and the Transplantation Center, located on the main campus at Cleveland Clinic. He was appointed in 1997.
Dr. Nurko's interests include chronic renal disease, hemodialysis, acute renal failure, anemia of chronic kidney disease, iron metabolism in health and disease, glomerulonephritis and renal transplantation.
Professional Highlights
- Mentor Clinical Scientist Development Award (K08)
1 K08 DK065670-01A1, NIH/NIDDK
Gene Expression and Anemia of Chronic Renal Failure
08/16/04 - 07/15/09 - Minority Postdoctoral Supplement
RO1 HL67725, NIH/NHLBI
Role of ceruloplasmin in iron metabolism and overload
02/01/03 - 07/31/04. - National Kidney Foundation Fellowship Award
Project: Role of the Cytoskeleton in Glycine Cytoprotection of Kidney Tubules,
7/01/93 – 6/30/94
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico, Mexico, Mexico |
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| Internship: | Sinai Hospital, Internal Medicine, Detroit, MI |
| Residency: | Sinai Hospital, Internal Medicine, Detroit, MI |
| Fellowship: | University of Michigan Health System, Nephrology, Ann Arbor, MI |
Certifications
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialty Interests
Acute Renal Failure, anemia of chronic kidney disease, chronic renal disease, Glomerulonephritis, Hemodialysis, iron metabolism in health and disease, renal transplantation.
Professional Memberships
- International Society of Nephrology
- American Society of Nephrology
- International BioIron Society
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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