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Areef Ishani, MD, Nephrology, Minneapolis, MN

Areef Ishani MD

Nephrology•Minneapolis, MN

Associate Professor, Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School

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  • 1 Veterans Dr # 111jMinneapolis, MN 55417

  • Phone+1 612-725-2098

  • Fax+1 612-727-5640

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Summary

  • Areef Ishani, MD, is a nephrology specialist based in Minneapolis, MN. He completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in nephrology at the University of Minnesota. He graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1996. Dr. Ishani has expertise in critical care medicine and has contributed to several publications, including those focusing on hemodialysis care and the treatment of hypertension. He has also been involved in clinical trials aimed at improving outcomes for patients with chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Education & Training

  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaFellowship, Nephrology, 2000 - 2002
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 2000
  • University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
    University of Toronto Faculty of MedicineClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1999 - 2026
  • Nephrology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Race, Ethnicity, and End-of-Life Care in Dialysis Patients in the United States  
    Paul Drawz, Scott Reule, Robert N Foley, Areef Ishani, Journal of the American Society of Nephrology

Press Mentions

  • One Diuretic May Be Better for Hypertensive Patients with Kidney Stone History
    One Diuretic May Be Better for Hypertensive Patients with Kidney Stone HistoryApril 11th, 2025
  • Chlorthalidone Not Superior to Hydrochlorothiazide for Hypertension
    Chlorthalidone Not Superior to Hydrochlorothiazide for HypertensionDecember 26th, 2024
  • New Analysis on Hypertension Treatment Presented as Late-Breaking Research at National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings
    New Analysis on Hypertension Treatment Presented as Late-Breaking Research at National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical MeetingsMay 16th, 2024

Grant Support

  • Home Blood Pressure Outcomes Evaluation Study (HOMESTEAD)UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA2022–2026
  • Outcomes/Costs Related To Frequency Of Physician-Patient Visits On HemodialysisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2011–2012
  • Outcomes And Costs Associated With Frequency Of Physician-Patient Visits On HemodNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010
  • The Long-Term Consequences Of Postoperative Acute Kidney InjuryNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007–2008

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