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Matthias Kretzler, MD, Nephrology, Ann Arbor, MI

Matthias Kretzler MD


Professor, Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School. Preventative Cardiology

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  • 1500 E Medical Center DrAnn Arbor, MI 48109

  • Phone+1 734-936-4000

  • Fax+1 734-763-0982

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Education & Training

  • University of Heidelberg Faculty of Medicine
    University of Heidelberg Faculty of MedicineClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2005 - 2022

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Outgoing Public Health Reporting from EpicCare Functionality, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • An Integrative Systems Biology Approach for Precision Medicine in Diabetic Kidney Disease  
    Matthias Kretzler, MD, Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism
  • Renal Matrix Gla Protein Expression Increases Progressively with CKD and Predicts Renal Outcome  
    Ramanath Dukkipati, Matthias Kretzler, Cynthia C Nast, Tiane Dai, Sharon G Adler, ScienceDirect
  • Transethnic, Genome-Wide Analysis Reveals Immune-Related Risk Alleles and Phenotypic Correlates in Pediatric Steroid-Sensitive Nephrotic Syndrome  
    Matthew G Sampson, Matthias Kretzler, Journal of the American Society of Nephrology

Abstracts/Posters

  • Validation of Plasma Biomarker Candidates for the Prediction of eGFR Decline in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
    Matthias Kretzler, MD, Diabetes Care, Orlando, FL, 12/8/2019

Lectures

  • Beating the Law of Averages: Predicting Diabetic Kidney Disease Outcomes Through Integrative Biology 
    American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2019 - Washington, D.C. - 11/10/2019

Press Mentions

  • American Kidney Fund Convenes Kidney Community Members for Sixth Annual Summit on Unknown Causes of Kidney Disease
    American Kidney Fund Convenes Kidney Community Members for Sixth Annual Summit on Unknown Causes of Kidney DiseaseSeptember 12th, 2025
  • Breakthrough T1D Awards $2.8 Million in Funding to Expand Center of Excellence at University of Michigan and Oregon Health & Science University to Accelerate Type 1 Diabetes Research
    Breakthrough T1D Awards $2.8 Million in Funding to Expand Center of Excellence at University of Michigan and Oregon Health & Science University to Accelerate Type 1 Diabetes ResearchApril 23rd, 2025
  • Researchers Uncover Distinct Molecular Subgroups of Kidney Disease for Personalized Treatment
    Researchers Uncover Distinct Molecular Subgroups of Kidney Disease for Personalized TreatmentMay 16th, 2024

Grant Support

  • Implementing Precision Medicine for Glomerular Diseases in the Nephrotic Syndrome Study NetworkUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR2026–2030
  • Central Hub for Kidney Precision MedicineICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI2024–2027
  • Central Hub for Kidney Precision MedicineICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI2024–2027
  • KPMP Kidney Mapping and Atlas Project (KMAP)UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR2022–2027
  • PREcision Medicine through IntErrogation of Rna in the kidnEy (PREMIERE)UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR2017–2027

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