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790 SE Cary PkwySte 101Cary, NC 27511
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Summary
- Jason Eckel, MD, is a Nephrologist located in Cary, NC, and currently serving as the Medical Director at Fresenius. He completed his education and training at Duke University Hospital, specializing in Internal Medicine and Nephrology, after graduating from Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Eckel brings vast experience in managing hypertension, general nephrology, acute renal failure, chronic kidney disease, and glomerular disease. His research contributions in the field are evidenced by his numerous publications, which have been cited multiple times by peers. He is the director of the kidney genetics clinic at North Carolina Nephrology. He has also been involved in clinical trials, including the study of VX-147 in APOL1- Mediated Proteinuric Kidney Disease, to further advance patient care.
Education & Training
Duke University HospitalFellowship, Nephrology, 2007 - 2010- Duke University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2005 - 2007
- Duke University HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 2004 - 2005
Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 2004
Certifications & Licensure
NC State Medical License 2004 - 2026
American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology
Clinical Trials
- A Trial of Bardoxolone Methyl in Patients With ADPKD - FALCON Start of enrollment: 2019 May 29
- An Extended Access Program for Bardoxolone Methyl in Patients With CKD (EAGLE) Start of enrollment: 2019 Mar 08
- Phase 2/3 Adaptive Study of VX-147 in Adult and Pediatric Participants With APOL1- Mediated Proteinuric Kidney Disease Start of enrollment: 2022 Mar 30
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 34 citationsGenetic Etiologies for Chronic Kidney Disease Revealed through Next-Generation Renal Gene Panel.Anthony J Bleyer, Maggie Westemeyer, Jing Xie, Michelle S Bloom, Katya Brossart
American Journal of Nephrology. 2022-01-01 - 39 citationsA novel missense mutation of Wilms' Tumor 1 causes autosomal dominant FSGS.Gentzon Hall, Rasheed Gbadegesin, Peter Lavin, Guanghong Wu, Yangfan Liu
Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. 2015-04-01 - 109 citationsTRPC6 Enhances Angiotensin II-induced AlbuminuriaJason Eckel, Peter Lavin, Elizabeth A. Finch, Nirvan Mukerji, Jarrett Burch
Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. 2011-03-01
Press Mentions
Leaders in the Nephrology CommunityFebruary 26th, 2016
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