Yasar Kerem Caliskan MD
Glomerular Disease, Hereditary Kidney Disease Genetics, Kidney & Pancreas Transplantation
Nephrologist Transplant Nephrologist Clinic Director, SSM SLU Hospital ADPKD Center of Excellence
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1225 S Grand BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63104
Phone+1 314-257-3760
Fax+1 314-257-8311
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Summary
- I am a specialist in transplant nephrology who assesses kidney transplant candidates and cares for patients following transplant surgery. I offer a personalized approach to kidney transplantation, using precision medicine concepts and identifying unique aspects of candidates/recipients through time-honored guidelines, emerging concepts, new medications, and refinements of care.
In addition to kidney transplant services, I assess and treat patients with genetic kidney diseases and proteinuria.
My research interests include kidney transplantation with an emphasis on cardiovascular, genetic, and immunological problems, genetics and immunology of glomerular diseases, and complement-associated glomerulonephritis.
Education & Training
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of MedicineFellowship, Nephrology, 2019 - 2021
Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of MedicineClass of 1999
Certifications & Licensure
MO State Medical License 2019 - 2026
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- President’s Research Fund Award Saint Louis University, 2022
- Travel Grant 2021 American Transplantation Congress AST Kidney Pancreas Community of Practice (KPCOP), 2021
- Community of Practice Travel Grant 2020 American Transplantation Congress American Society of Transplantation (AST) Trainee & Young Faculty, 2020
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Clinical Trials
- APOL1 Genetic Testing in African Americans Start of enrollment: 2019 Jan 24
Roles: Contact
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Use of Anti-interleukin-1 Agents in Kidney Transplant Recipients with Familial Mediterranean Fever and Amyloidosis: What have been learned so far?Baris Afsar, Rengin Elsurer Afsar, Yasar Caliskan, Krista L Lentine
Current Transplantation Reports. 2025-12-01 - 1 citationsRenin angiotensin system-induced muscle wasting: putative mechanisms and implications for clinicians.Baris Afsar, Rengin Elsurer Afsar, Yasar Caliskan, Krista L Lentine, John C Edwards
Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry. 2025-04-01 - Clinical Significance of Immune Deposits and Complement System Activation in FSGS: Findings from the CureGN Study.Yasar Caliskan, Virginie Royal, Stéphan Troyanov, Arnaud Bonnefoy, Clémence Merlen
Kidney360. 2025-04-01
Press Mentions
SLUCare Physician Krista Lentine Honored by American Society of TransplantationAugust 3rd, 2021
Professional Memberships
- American Society of TransplantationMember
- Clinical Genome ResourceCo-Chair
- Member
- International Society of NephrologyMember
- Member
- ACMG (American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics)Member
- TSN (Turkish Society of Nephrology)Member
- Turkish Glomerular Diseases Study GroupMember
- Frontiers in Nephrology JournalAssociate Editor
- ERA-EDTA (European Renal Association - European Dialysis and Transplant Association)Member
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