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Michael Rocco, MD, Nephrology, Winston Salem, NC, Atrium Wake Forest Baptist

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Nephrology Winston Salem, NC

Professor of Medicine, Wake Forest University

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Education & Training

  • Wake Forest University
    Wake Forest UniversityMS, Clinical Epidemiology, 1992 - 1994
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Nephrology, 1988 - 1991
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1988
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1991 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1989 - 1992
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Garabed Eknoyan Award National Kidney Foundation, 2013
  • Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2017
  • Best Doctors in America Best Doctors in America, 2005-2018
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Does Intensive Blood Pressure Control Reduce the Occurrence of Dementia?
    Does Intensive Blood Pressure Control Reduce the Occurrence of Dementia?January 28th, 2019
  • Non-Genetic Factors Play Role in Non-Diabetic Kidney Disease Among African-Americans
    Non-Genetic Factors Play Role in Non-Diabetic Kidney Disease Among African-AmericansOctober 9th, 2012

Grant Support

  • SYSTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE INTERVENTION TRIAL (SPRINT)National Institutes of Health2009–2016
  • Frequent Hemodialysis Network (FHN) - Nocturnal Clinical Core ConsortiumNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2008–2010
  • Frequent Hemodialysis Clinical Trials: NocturnalNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2003–2006
  • Pilot Study Of Increased Dose Of Hemodialysis On Cardiovascular, NutritionNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Mmhd Clinical CenterNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1999–2001
  • Use Of Serum Contrast Media Levels To Predict Contrast NephropathyNational Center For Research Resources1996–1999
  • Mmhd Clinical CenterNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1994–1998
  • Determination Of Glomerular Filtration Rate Using Iohexol ClearanceNational Center For Research Resources1995–1996

Committees

  • Member, KDOQI Hemodialysis Adequacy Clinical Practice Guidelines Update Work Group, National Kidney Foundation 2015 - Present
  • Chair, NKF KDOQI 2008 - Present
  • Deputy Director, ISN AKI 0by25 2014 - 2017
  • Workgroup Vice-Chair, K/DOQI Clinical Practice Guidelines on Hypertension and Antihypertensive Agents in Chronic Kidney Disease 2002 - 2004

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations