Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths, Md, Mph, Fasn
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
106 IRVING ST NW WASHINGTON DC, 20010About
I am Board Certified in Nephrology and Internal Medicine. I received my undergraduate degree from Stanford University and earned a dual degree, medical degree and masters in public health at Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School. I completed my internal medicine residency and nephrology fellowship training at the same institution.
Currently, I am a owner/partner at Metro Renal Associates based out of Washington, DC. I care for patients who perform in-center and home dialysis. Additionally, I am an expert and treat renal transplant patients, patients inflicted with chronic kidney disease, difficult to control hypertension, as well as patients who suffer from renal stones, lupus and renal failure.
For my clinical skills I have been awarded numerous awards. In 2019 and 2020, I have been recogonized by Castle Conolly as one the "Top Nephrologists" nationally. In the the years of 2009- 2013, I have been recognized as one of “America’s Top Physicians” in Nephrology by the Consumer Research Council of America. For the year 2012, Dr. Griffiths has been selected as one of “Leading Physicians of the World” in the field of nephrology.
I am medical director of two dialysis centers in Wshington, DC. Both centers have received high marks by Medicare for patient safety and quality.
Education and Training
Stanford University B.A. 1997
Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School 2003
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine-Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Teaches at Providence Hospital to the Internal Medicine Residents -
Awards
- On the Council for the American Society of Nephrology
- Recognized by the American Research Council from 2009-2011 as a Top Nephrologist
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Nephrology
Fellowships
- UMDNJ-- New Jersey Medical School 2008
Fellowships
- 7/06 6/08 Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Newark, NJ Department of Nephrology and Hypertension Fellow
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Nephrology
Professional Affiliations
- Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology
Articles and Publications
- Publications JournalsMohammad Husain, Leonard G. Meggs, Himanshu Vashistha, Sonia Simoes, Kevin O. Griffiths, Dileep Kumar, Joanna Mikulak, Peter W. Mathieson, Moin A. Saleem, Luis Del Valle, Sergio Pina-Oviedo, Jin Ying Wang, Surya V. Seshan, Ashwani Malhotra, Krzysztof Reiss, and Pravin C. Singhal. Inhibition of p66ShcA Longevity Gene Rescues Podocytes from HIV-1-induced Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis. J Biol Chem. 2009 June 12; 284(24): 1664816658.Publication Other Brief CommunicationGriffiths, Kevin and Inrig, Jula. (2013, July) Hypertension and Blood Pressure Goals in the Dialysis Unit. American Society of Nephrology Kidney News. Pg.10-11.
What do you attribute your success to?
- Empathy for my patientsHard workTranslating hard scientific facts into words that my patients can understood and thus improve their healthEmpowerment and education of patients
Awards
- 2/20Selected as Castle Connolly Top Doctor Nephrology7/19Selected as Top Doctor 2019 Top Nephrologist Washington, DC by Top Doctor Awards6/19Selected as Castle Connolly Top Doctor Nephrology6/09 6/14Americas Top Physician in Nephrology by Consumer Research Council of America7/13Selected as one of the Top 10 Nephrologist by the American Registry 2/09Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology
Teaching and speaking
- Teaching7/10 7/17Clinical Instructor, Providence Hospital Internal Medicine Program Washington, DCSpeaker for New Nephrology Products10/15 PresentNxStage Medical, Inc 8/19 PresentAmgen - Nephrology Bureau1/20 PresentRelypsa Nephrology Bureau
Favorite Place to Vacation
- CaliforniaFloridaAnywhere warm and with a beach and nice sunset
Hobbies / Sports
- ReadingBasketballFootballSwimming with my kids
Favorite professional publications
- UpToDateJournal of the American Society of NephrologyClinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology
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