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Carla (Lichtenberger) Nester, MD, Nephrology, Iowa City, IA

CarlaMarie(Lichtenberger)NesterMDMSA, FASN

Nephrology Iowa City, IA

Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, University Iowa,Carver College of Medicine

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  • Office

    285 Newton Road
    5294 CBRB
    Iowa City, IA 52241
    Phone+1 319-335-2214
    Fax+1 319-384-9616

Education & Training

  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Nephrology, 2003 - 2007
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Pediatric Nephrology, 2003 - 2007
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 1998 - 2002
  • Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
    Pennsylvania State University College of MedicineClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1999 - 2007
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Nephrology
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Nephrology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Evaluation and Treatment of Complement-Mediated Blood Disorders in Women of Childbearing Age 
    60th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting - 11/30/2018

Press Mentions

  • First Drug Approved for Ultra-Rare Kidney Disease
    First Drug Approved for Ultra-Rare Kidney DiseaseMarch 21st, 2025
  • Novartis Oral Fabhalta Secures USFDA Okay for Adults with C3 Glomerulopathy
    Novartis Oral Fabhalta Secures USFDA Okay for Adults with C3 GlomerulopathyMarch 20th, 2025
  • Novartis Receives Third FDA Approval for Oral Fabhalta® (Iptacopan) – the First and Only Treatment Approved in C3 Glomerulopathy (C3G)
    Novartis Receives Third FDA Approval for Oral Fabhalta® (Iptacopan) – the First and Only Treatment Approved in C3 Glomerulopathy (C3G)March 20th, 2025
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Grant Support

  • C3 Glomerulopathy -- A Collaborative StudyUNIVERSITY OF IOWA2017–2027
  • C3 Glomerulopathy -- A Collaborative StudyUNIVERSITY OF IOWA2017–2027