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Kiran Upadhyay, MD, Pediatric Nephrology, Gainesville, FL

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Pediatric Nephrology Gainesville, FL

Pediatric Chronic Renal Failure and Dialysis, Pediatric Hypertension Nephrology, Pediatric Kidney Transplantation Medicine

Associate Professor, Pediatrics, Pediatric Nephrology, University of Florida

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  • Office

    1600 SW Archer Rd
    Gainesville, FL 32610
    Phone+1 352-265-0111
    Fax+1 352-265-5420

Education & Training

  • University of California
    University of CaliforniaBiostatistics, 2019 - 2020
  • Children's National Hospital/George Washington University
    Children's National Hospital/George Washington UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Nephrology, 2008 - 2011
  • BronxCare Health System
    BronxCare Health SystemResidency, Pediatrics, 2005 - 2008
  • B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences
    B.P. Koirala Institute of Health SciencesClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2008 - 2013
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2011 - 2013
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2010 - 2012
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2008 - 2009
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Nephrology
  • Center for Teaching Excellence, University of FloridaPassport to Great Teaching
  • Center for Teaching Excellence, University of Florida, 2024Badges for "Teaching Excellence Academy", "TA Principles and Strategies" and "Be a Great Online/Hybrid TA"
  • Intelligent Clinical Care Center, Office of Professional and Workforce Development, University of Florida, 2024Badge for AI Passport for Health- Generative AI, Large Language Models, AI applications in Healthcare and Medical Education settings
  • Office of Educational Affairs, University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville, 2024Faculty Educational Development
  • University of Florida Health Cancer Center, 2024Biostatistics and Bioinformatics 101

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • # 5 in the Nation, #1 in the SouthEast and #1 in Florida, UF Health Pediatric Kidney Transplant program Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR), July 2024
  • Top 5% for h-index within the Doximity community (h-index of 10) Doximity, 2024
  • Passport to Great Teaching Center for Teaching Excellence, University of Florida, 2024
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Association of oral tobacco-free nicotine delivery product with acute renal tubular necrosis  
    Acharya R, Clapp W, Upadhyay K, Medicina, 11/9/2024
  • A painless nodule on the gingiva of a 14-year-old girl  
    Joy D, Upadhyay K, Acharya R, Consultant, 11/2019
  • Decidual Cast  
    Acharya R, Upadhyay K, Consultant 360, 9/9/2019

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Paediatric Takayasu Arteritis Study Group. Childhood Takayasu arteritis: a multicenter retrospective study
    Multi, European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR), Vienna, Austria, 6/2024
  • Paediatric Takayasu Arteritis Study Group. Childhood Takayasu arteritis: a multicenter retrospective study
    Multi, 61st European Renal Association (ERA) Congress, Stockholm, Sweden, 5/2024
  • Efficacy and safety of eculizumab in enteroaggregative E.coli associated partial hemolytic uremic syndrome
    Multi, American Society of Nephrology, Philadelphia, PA, 11/2023
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Grant Support

  • Comprehensive Children's Kidney Failure Center (CCKFC)Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services2013–Present
  • Renal Dopamine Receptor & RegulationNIHPresent
  • GRK4 & Development of Salt SensitivityNIHPresent
  • Renal Dopamine Receptor and RegulationNIHPresent
  • Renal dopamine-1 receptor defect in hypertensionNIHPresent
  • Molecular Mechanisms in Salt Sensitivity of Blood PressureNIHPresent
  • GRK4 and D3R regulation of NHE3 and NCC expressionNIHPresent
  • Oxidative Stress In The Kidney In HypertensionNIHPresent

Professional Memberships