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Thomas Coffman, MD, Nephrology, Durham, NC, Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center

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Nephrology • Durham, NC

Professor of Medicine, Duke University

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Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Nephrology, 1983 - 1985
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1983
  • Ohio State University College of Medicine
    Ohio State University College of MedicineClass of 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1984 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2014
  • Elected Member The American Society for Clinical Investigation, 1996
  • Fellow (ASNF) American Society of Nephrology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Inflammation and Immunity Pathways Regulate Genetic Susceptibility to Diabetic Nephropathy  
    Thomas Coffman, MD, Diabetes Care

Press Mentions

  • Duke-NUS and NHCS Scientists First in the World to Regenerate Diseased Kidney
    Duke-NUS and NHCS Scientists First in the World to Regenerate Diseased KidneyFebruary 2nd, 2023
  • Abnormal Lactate Metabolism Linked to Kidney Injury in Diabetic Patients
    Abnormal Lactate Metabolism Linked to Kidney Injury in Diabetic PatientsOctober 17th, 2023
  • End-Stage Kidney Disease and the Power of Decision-Making
    End-Stage Kidney Disease and the Power of Decision-MakingOctober 6th, 2021

Grant Support

  • Prostaglandin E2 And Regulation Of Kidney FunctionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005–2011
  • Genetic Determinants Of Susceptibility To Kidney Disease In African AmericansNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2009–2010
  • Angiogenic Signals In Diabetic ComplicationsNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2006–2010
  • Angiotensin Receptor Genes And Blood Pressure RegulationNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1997–2010
  • Core ANational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007–2009
  • G-Protein Pathways In The Kidney Transplant RejectionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005–2009
  • Core--Animal Breeding And Surgical FacilityNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1999–2009
  • Duke Training Grant In NephrologyNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1995–2009
  • Pathophysiology Of Renal Allograft DysfunctionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1989–2009
  • Angiotensin Receptors/Prostaglandin E2-Regional Blood Flow In Mouse KidneyNational Center For Research Resources2007–2008
  • Administrative CoreNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005
  • Duke-Unc-Stanford Amdc UnitNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2001–2005
  • Novel Roles For Angiotensin II In Kidney TransplantationNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1999–2002
  • Kidney Alloantigens In Graft RejectionNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1994–1998

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Thomas Coffman, Dr. Thomas Coffman, MD, Dr. T Coffman, Dr. Thomas Myron Coffman