RobertSHooverJr.MD
Nephrology • New Orleans, LAHypertension
Chief of Nephrology and Hypertension, Deming Department of Medicine Tulane University
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Office
1430 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 70112Phone+1 504-988-5351
Education & Training
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Nephrology, 1997 - 1999
Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Nephrology, 1995 - 1997
Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1994
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 1991
Howard UniversityBS, Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude, 1983 - 1987
Certifications & Licensure
LA State Medical License 2021 - 2025
GA State Medical License 1994 - 2022
IL State Medical License 2002 - 2011
TN State Medical License 1998 - 2004
DC State Medical License 1994 - 1997
MD State Medical License 1995 - 1996- American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (ASNF) American Society of Nephrology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 60 citationsCD8+ T cells stimulate Na-Cl co-transporter NCC in distal convoluted tubules leading to salt-sensitive hypertension.Yunmeng Liu, Tonya M. Rafferty, Sung W. Rhee, Jessica S. Webber, Li Song
Nature Communications. 2017-01-09 - 39 citationsAldosterone acutely stimulates NCC activity via a SPAK-mediated pathwayBenjamin Ko, Abinash C. Mistry, Lauren N Hanson, Rickta Mallick, Brandi M. Wynne
American Journal of Physiology. Renal Physiology. 2013-09-01 - 33 citationsImpact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the kidney community: lessons learned and future directions.Duvuru Geetha, Andreas Kronbichler, Megan Rutter, Divya Bajpai, Steven Menez
Nature Reviews. Nephrology. 2022-11-01
Grant Support
- Mechanisms Of Hormonal Regulation Of The Sodium Chloride CotransporterNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010–2011
- Regulation Of The Sodium Chloride CotransporterNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010
- Regulation Of The Sodium Chloride CotransporterNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005–2009
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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