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Sahir Kalim, MD, Nephrology, Boston, MA

Sahir Kalim MD

Nephrology•Boston, MA

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  • 165 Cambridge StSte 302Boston, MA 02114

  • Phone+1 802-338-7163

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Summary

  • Dr. Sahir Kalim is a nephrologist, physician-scientist, and Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He serves as Co-Director of the Kidney Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he leads clinical and translational research focused on chronic kidney disease, diabetes, biomarkers, and precision medicine.

    Dr. Kalim is internationally recognized for his work on protein carbamylation and its role in kidney disease, as well as for studies aimed at improving the assessment of glycemic control in patients with chronic kidney disease. His NIH-funded research integrates biomarker discovery, epidemiology, clinical trials, and advanced predictive modeling to better understand disease mechanisms and improve patient care.

    In addition to a broad clinical practice in nephrology, Dr. Kalim has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, invited reviews, and book chapters, and has served in leadership roles for national and international kidney research initiatives. He is committed to mentoring the next generation of clinician-investigators and advancing innovations that bridge laboratory discovery with patient-centered care.

Education & Training

  • Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital
    Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Nephrology, 2013 - 2014
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2010
  • University of Vermont College of Medicine
    University of Vermont College of MedicineClass of 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2013 - 2027
  • Nephrology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification OpTime Surgical 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016-2017

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Serum Angiopoietin‐2 Predicts Mortality and Kidney Outcomes in Decompensated Cirrhosis  
    Andrew S Allegretti, Sagar U Nigwekar, Raymond T Chung, Sahir Kalim, Xavier Vela Parada, Ravi I Thadhani, Guillermo A Ortiz, Samir M Parikh, Hepatology

Press Mentions

  • Smell Loss Common Among Kidney Disease Patients, Study Shows
    Smell Loss Common Among Kidney Disease Patients, Study ShowsAugust 7th, 2017
  • Glycemic Variability in Diabetes Ups AKI, CKD Risks
    Glycemic Variability in Diabetes Ups AKI, CKD RisksSeptember 28th, 2023

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