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Janani Rangaswami, MD, Nephrology, Washington, DC

Janani Rangaswami MD FACP

Nephrology•Washington, DC

Clinical Associate Professor , Thomas Jefferson University , Philadelphia .

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  • 2150 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington, DC 20037

  • Phone+1 202-677-6333

  • Fax+1 202-741-2285

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Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Nephrology, 2007 - 2009
  • Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
    Albert Einstein Healthcare NetworkResidency, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2007
  • Kilpauk Medical College
    Kilpauk Medical CollegeClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2021 - 2027
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2003 - 2022
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2007 - 2009
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Acumen EHR, Health IT Services Group, 2012, 2014
  • Fellow American College of Physicians, 2015
  • Best Poster Award, Mid Atlantic meeting American College of Cardiology, 2015

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Pathophysiological Mechanisms in Cardiorenal Syndrome  
    Janani Rangaswami, Roy O Mathew, Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Right Ventricular Free Wall Strain Is Associated with Long Term Renal Function in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction  
    Pradhum Ram, Janani Rangaswami, Journal of Cardiac Failure
  • Systolic BP Variability : Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea a bigger factor at play? Letter  
    Mezue K, Krishnamurthy P, Rangaswami J, Journal of American College of Cardiology, 1/1/2016

Books/Book Chapters

  • Textbook of Cardio-Nephrology: Confluence of the Heart and Kidney in Clinical Practice 
    Editors: Rangaswami J, Lerma EV, Ronco C.Springer International Publishing2017
  • Textbook of Cardio-Nephrology 
    Chapter: Pre eclampsia and Cardiorenal disease : Two sides of the same coin. 
    Blumhof S, Rangaswami JEdition 1st,
  • Hendrich’s Principles and Practice of Dialysis 
    Chapter: Pregnancy in the patient on hemodialysis. 
    L Kannan, Rangaswami J

Abstracts/Posters

  • Polycythemia Vera is associated with increased atrial fibrillation compared to the general population.
    Krishnamurhty P, Kalla A, Gopalakrishnan A, Mittal V, Garg J, Patel NC, Rangaswami J, Figueredo V, American Heart Association, 1/1/2016
  • Impact of revascularization of chronic total occlusion in patients with and without myocardial infarction.
    Krishnamurthy P, Gopalakrishnan A, Garg J, Rangaswami J, Witzke CF, Janzer S, Morris DL, George J, American Heart Association, 1/1/2016
  • Impact of staged PCIs vs ad-hoc PCIs on renal outcomes.
    M Shah, D Wheeler, O.Maludum, C.Punjabi, C.Witzke, J Rangaswami, American College of Cardiology, 1/1/2015

Lectures

  • Evaluation for Simultaneous Liver Kidney Transplantation: Current evidence. 
    Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA - 1/1/2016
  • Board Review Course 
    Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA - 1/1/2015
  • Flash pulmonary edema: Is the heart always the culprit? 
    1/1/2015

Other

  • Management of dyslipidemia in chronic kidney disease 
    L Kannan, Rangaswami J, LipidSpin, National Lipid Association
    1/1/2015
  • Cheaper at- home dialysis gaining popularity. 
    Janani Rangaswami, Philadelphia Inquirer
    1/1/2013
  • Medicare disserves younger kidney transplant patients 
    Janani Rangaswami, Philadelphia Inquirer
    1/1/2013

Authored Content

  • Pathophysiological Mechanisms in Cardiorenal SyndromeOctober 2018
  • Right Ventricular Free Wall Strain Is Associated with Long Term Renal Function in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection FractionSeptember 2018
  • Dr. Janani Rangaswami on Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in the Patient with NephropathyJuly 2018

Press Mentions

  • What Women Should Know About Their Heart, Kidney and Metabolic Health
    What Women Should Know About Their Heart, Kidney and Metabolic HealthMay 19th, 2025
  • Millions of Women May Be Unaware of Their Risk for Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Disease
    Millions of Women May Be Unaware of Their Risk for Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic DiseaseMay 11th, 2025
  • Growing Incidence of Kidney Disease Highlights the Vital Link Between Heart Health and Kidney Function
    Growing Incidence of Kidney Disease Highlights the Vital Link Between Heart Health and Kidney FunctionMarch 24th, 2025

Committees

  • Early career award committee member, Kidney Council of the AHA 2017 - Present
  • Leader : Cardiovascular Work Group, Kidney Pancreas Community of Practice 2017 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Hindi, Tamil

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