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Wolfgang Winkelmayer, MD, Nephrology, Houston, TX, Harris Health System

WolfgangC.WinkelmayerMDMPH, ScD

Nephrology • Houston, TX

Professor and Chief, Section of Nephrology, Baylor College of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital
    Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Nephrology, 2007 - 2009
  • Harvard School of Public Health
    Harvard School of Public HealthSc.D., Health Policy and Management, 1999 - 2001
  • Harvard School of Public Health
    Harvard School of Public HealthM.P.H., Health Care Management, 1998 - 1999
  • University of Vienna Faculty of Medicine
    University of Vienna Faculty of MedicineClass of 1990, M.D.

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2010 - 2023

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (ASNF) American Society of Nephrology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Nephrology and COVID-19  
    Wolfgang C Winkelmayer, Pascale Khairallah, David M Charytan, JAMA
  • Dialysis Modality and Incident Atrial Fibrillation in Older Patients with ESRD  
    Jose J Perez, Medha Airy, Sankar D Navaneethan, Wolfgang C Winkelmayer, American Journal of Kidney Diseases
  • Health Insurance in the First 3 Months of Hemodialysis and Early Vascular Access  
    Matthew W Mell, Wolfgang C Winkelmayer, Journal of the American Society of Nephrology
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Authored Content

  • Did Medicaid Expansion Reduce Mortality Among Patients Initiating Dialysis for Irreversible Kidney Failure?October 2018
  • Did Medicaid Expansion Reduce Mortality Among Patients Initiating Dialysis for Irreversible Kidney Failure?October 2018
  • Mapping Progress in Reducing Cardiovascular Risk with Kidney DiseaseAugust 2018
  • De Novo Heart Failure After Kidney Transplantation: Trends in Incidence and OutcomesMarch 2018
  • De Novo Heart Failure After Kidney Transplantation: Trends in Incidence and OutcomesMarch 2018
  • Scope and Consistency of Outcomes Reported in Randomized Trials Conducted in Adults Receiving Hemodialysis: A Systematic ReviewFebruary 2018
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Press Mentions

  • Peritoneal Dialysis Costs Medicare Less Than Hemodialysis, Even as More Patients Are Placed on Peritoneal Dialysis
    Peritoneal Dialysis Costs Medicare Less Than Hemodialysis, Even as More Patients Are Placed on Peritoneal DialysisAugust 18th, 2022
  • Researchers Identify Cost Barriers to More Widespread Use of Peritoneal Dialysis
    Researchers Identify Cost Barriers to More Widespread Use of Peritoneal DialysisMarch 21st, 2022
  • Closure of Dialysis Facilities Associated with Patient Hospitalization and Death
    Closure of Dialysis Facilities Associated with Patient Hospitalization and DeathOctober 4th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Comparative Effectiveness And Safety Of Newer Agents For Anemia Treatment In HDNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2011
  • Warfarin Use In ESRD Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: Risks, Benefits, BehaviorNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010
  • Warfarin Use In ESRD Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: Risks, Benefits, BehaviorNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2009

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Wolfgang Winkelmayer, Dr. Wolfgang Winkelmayer, MD, Dr. W Winkelmayer, Dr. Wolfgang C. Winkelmayer