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Dr. Bhavna Chopra, M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
110 Francis street Boston MA, 02215About
Dr. Bhavna Chopra is a Transplant Nephrologist practicing in Boston MA. She works as a Nephrologist caring for patients with Chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury and patients on dialysis. She works with a multi disciplinary team at the transplant center and cares of patients with end stage kidney disease who wish to be evaluated for a kidney transplant, after completing their work up for transplant, she helps them get listed for a kidney transplant. She also evaluates potential kidney donors to make sure they are in good health and are able to donate a kidney to their loved ones. She along with multi disciplinary team of physicians, surgeons, pharmacists and nurse coordinators works towards ensuring a successful outcome during transplant surgery and post transplant medical care. This includes management of anti rejection medications, rejection treatments and treatment of infections etc. Her special interests are in clinical transplantation and living donation.
Education and Training
BJ Medical school, Pune MBBS 2003
Allegheny Health Network, Internal Medicine MD 2008
University of Pennsylvania Nephrology 2011
Mayo Clinic, Rochester Transplant Nephrology 2012
Board Certification
Nephrology (Internal Medicine)
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Dr. Bhavna Chopra, M.D.'s Expert Contributions
I have a question about liver numbers?
We worry about the ALT/AST ratio if it is 3 times above normal. Or if the bilirubin is also very high. If all LFTs are normal, then the ratio doesn’t mean anything. READ MORE
Can stents block up again?
Most patients with cardiac stents are asked to take anti platelet blood thinners at least for some time after stent placement (duration depending on the type of stent) in order to prevent in stent stenosis (blockage). You should definitely take all prescribed anti platelets for that duration and baby aspirin life long thereafter. READ MORE
Can I catch Covid again?
Once you have had COVID infection you might. It get reinfected right away if you have a good immune system, but if the strain changes ( like delta to omicron) you can get reinfected. The one thing that definitely protects you is the vaccine. So if you are fully vaccinated you are protected. READ MORE
I am having headaches?
Headache could be from a variety of causes. Migraine, tension headache, from high BP, flu, sinus headache; you may want to talk to your PCP. READ MORE
Early pregnancy/COVID effect?
Pregnancy is somewhat immune suppressed state, and can more symptoms occasionally. But I guess, quarantining and monitoring symptoms is the best you can do., if get worse to local hospital READ MORE
How bad is 46 HDL for a woman?
HDL of 46 is very good. READ MORE
What is this abscess?
Abscess is a puss pocket which will need drained, you should see a medical provider to help you.. you might also need antibiotics. READ MORE
How conclusive is an HIV rapid test?
HIV rapid tests are quiet reliable but you should get a confirmatory test through your doctor READ MORE
How long does it take to recover from heart ablation surgery?
Usually 1-2 days READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate Professor of Medicine Drexel School of Medicine 2020 - Present
- Medical Director of living kidney donor program Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center 2021 - Present
Awards
- FASN 2019 ASN
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Nephrology
- American Transplant Congress
- National kidney foundation
Areas of research
Transplant long term outcomes
Living donation
limit organ discard
Dr. Bhavna Chopra, M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 3400 Spruce St 1 Founders
3400 Spruce St 1 Founders -Philadelphia, PA 19104Get Direction
Practice At 200 1st St SW
200 1st St SW -Rochester, MN 55905Get Direction
Pittsburgh, PA 15212Get Direction
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