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Harini Chakkera, MD, Nephrology, Phoenix, AZ

HariniAChakkeraMD

Nephrology Phoenix, AZ

Kidney & Pancreas Transplantation

Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science; Chair, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension; Vice Chair: MCASOM Student Promotion and Assessment Review Committee; Program Director: General Nephrology Fellowship Program

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  • Office

    5777 E Mayo Blvd
    Phoenix, AZ 85054
    Phone+1 480-301-8000

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Transplant Nephrology, 2003 - 2005
  • University of California, Berkeley
    University of California, BerkeleyMPH, Epidemiology & Biostatistics, 2002 - 2003
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Nephrology, 2000 - 2003
  • University of California, Berkeley
    University of California, BerkeleyM.P.H., 2001 - 2002
  • Hennepin Healthcare
    Hennepin HealthcareResidency, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1999
  • Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical College
    Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical CollegeClass of 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2005 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2000 - 2006
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1998 - 2000
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Recognized in 70th Edition - Marquis Who's Who in America Marquis Who's Who in America, 2016
  • Recognized in 69th Edition - Marquis Who's Who in America Marquis Who's Who in America, 2015
  • Recognized in 68th Edition - Marquis Who's Who in America Marquis Who's Who in America, 2014
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Calcineurin Inhibitors: Pharmacologic Mechanisms Impacting Both Insulin Resistance and Insulin Secretion Leading to Glucose Dysregulation and Diabetes Mellitus  
    Chakkera HA, Kudva Y, Kaplan B, Clin Pharmacol Ther, 1/1/2017
  • Rapid Resolution of Donor-Derived Glomerular Fibrin Thrombi After Deceased Donor Kidney Transplantation  
    Batra RK, Heilman RL, Smith ML, Thomas LF, Khamash HA, Katariya NN, Hewitt WR, Singer AL, Mathur AK, Huskey J, Chakkera HA, Moss A, Reddy KS, Am J Transplant, 1/1/2016
  • Selected Mildly Obese Donors Can Be Used Safely in Simultaneous Pancreas and Kidney Transplantation  
    Alhamad T, Malone AF, Lentine KL, Brennan DC, Wellen J, Chang SH, Chakkera HA, Transplantation, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • "Day 2 discharge" after kidney transplantation: complications, health care utilization, and long-term clinical outcomes
    Mathur A, Katariya N, Welu A, Chang J, Heilman R, Singer A, Khamash H, Chakkera H, Hewitt W, Haakinson D, Maningo-Salinas M, Oakley E, Moss A, Reddy K, American Journal of Transplantation, 1/1/2016
  • Age-based high gfr associates with clinical risk among potential living donors, but only with increased nephron number among approved donors
    Chakkera H, Poggio E, Denic A, Mathew J, Kremers W, Larson J, Amer H, Cosio F, Stegall M, Taler S, Rule A, American Journal of Transplantation, 1/1/2016
  • Higher functional capacity prior to kidney transplant confers lower risk of new onset diabetes after transplantation
    Qaqish I, Behmen S, Heilman R, Khamash H, Huskey J, Nair S, Chakkera H, American Journal of Transplantation, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • Calcineurin Inhibitors Negative Consequences 
    San Diego, CA - 1/1/2017
  • Cardiovascular Screening Prior to Kidney Transplant 
    Amelia Island, FL - 1/1/2017
  • Pancreas Transplantation: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus 
    Phoenix, AZ - 1/1/2017
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Other

  • Invited Expert Opinion Contributor to "Conversation in Transplantation." PODCAST Presentation titled "An Update: Discussing Current Concepts of New Onset Diabetes Afte... 
    Chakkera HA, American Society of Transplantation Newsletter
    1/1/2012
  • Providing Expert Opinion - Importance of Exercise After Kidney Transplant 
    Chakkera HA, FOX News Channel
    1/1/2011
  • Renal graft survival similar in elderly patients 
    Chakkera HA, American Transplant Congress
    1/1/2009
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Professional Memberships