Robert C Stanton MD

Summary

• Robert C. Stanton, MD is a highly accomplished nephrologist affiliated with Joslin Diabetes Center and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. He is the Chief of the Kidney and Hypertension Section at Joslin Diabetes Center.
  
  Specialties and Clinical Interests:
  
  Internal Medicine-Nephrology
  
  Diabetic Nephropathy
  Fluid, Acid-Base and Electrolyte Disorders
  General Nephrology
  Hypertension
  
  Education and Training:
  
  Medical Education: Hahnemann University School of Medicine
  Residency: Oregon Health & Science University Hospital
  Fellowships: Brigham & Women's Hospital and Tufts Medical Center
  
  Academic Appointments:
  
  Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School
  
  Research Focus:
  
  Dr. Stanton's research primarily focuses on glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD), an essential enzyme that plays a major role in regulating oxidative stress levels in cells. His work aims to understand the basic cellular mechanisms responsible for diabetic kidney disease, pancreatic beta cell death, and cardiovascular disease in people with diabetes. His research has led to new understanding of the central role of G6PD in normal physiology and pathophysiology.
  
  Clinical Practice:
  
  He provides care for patients with various kidney diseases, diabetes-related kidney issues, and hypertension.
  
  Teaching and Recognition:
  
  Dr. Stanton is actively involved in teaching at all levels, from students to faculty, and is routinely invited to lecture both nationally and internationally. He has received three Honorary Professorships from universities in China. Dr. Stanton has also been recognized as a Top Doctor by Boston Magazine for multiple years and has received an Award for Sustained Excellence in Teaching from Harvard Medical School.
  
  Dr. Stanton's work combines clinical care, research, and education, making him a prominent figure in the field of nephrology, particularly in relation to diabetes-related kidney complications.