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Robert Bacallao, MD, Nephrology, Indianapolis, IN

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Nephrology Indianapolis, IN

Professor of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    1481 W 10th St
    # C3004
    Indianapolis, IN 46202
    Phone+1 317-988-2633
    Fax+1 317-968-0139

Summary

  • Robert Bacallao, MD, is a specialized Nephrologist based in Indianapolis, IN. His education includes a Fellowship in Nephrology at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center, and a Residency in Internal Medicine at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. Dr. Bacallao's expertise lies in general nephrology, glomerular disease, and hereditary kidney disease. He has contributed significantly to medical research with several publications in esteemed journals. He has been recognized with the FACP Award from the American College of Physicians in 2019 and Tau Beta Pi in 1978.

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Nephrology, 1983 - 1985
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1983
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1983 - Present
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 1996 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1982 - 1996
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • FACP American College of Physicians, 2019
  • Tau Beta Pi Tau Beta Pi, 1978

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Cytoprotection: New Guardians of the Kidneys Coming to the Fore 
    American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2019 - Washington, D.C. - 11/9/2019

Press Mentions

  • IU Scientists Identify Therapy with Potential to Eliminate Dialysis Need
    IU Scientists Identify Therapy with Potential to Eliminate Dialysis NeedMay 2nd, 2017

Grant Support

  • Polycystic Kidney Disease: Basic, Translational, And Clinical ScienceNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2008
  • Adpkd Connective Tissue Disorder LinkNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2006–2007
  • Renal Molecular Cell Biology Training ProgramNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2003–2007
  • Pathogenesis Of Ischemia Induced Golgi DysfunctionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2000–2002
  • Molecular Mechanisms Of Renal Cell InjuryNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1999–2002
  • Molecular Mechanisms Of Renal Cell InjuryNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1996–1998
  • Molecular Mechanisms Of Renal Cell InjuryNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1994–1995
  • Isolation Of A Component Of The Bacterial Export PathwayNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1987–1991

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