Encouraging Professional Development in the Field of Onconephrology
In recent years, onconephrology has emerged as an evolving medical subspecialty that focuses on the treatment of kidney-related complications in cancer patients. This rapidly growing field has the goal of educating and supporting the clinical, educational and research needs that exist at the intersection of oncology and nephrology.
Refer a Patient
Our onconephrology specialists see patients at three locations in the UH system. To refer a patient, call 216-428-8211.As a key part of the Onconephrology program, UH Seidman Cancer Center is the only hospital in Ohio that offers a dedicated onconephrology inpatient consult service; through this service, an onconephrologist is available 24/7 to support our medical oncologists whenever a hospitalized cancer patient requires kidney care.
Leader in Onconephrology Care
Established in 2018, our Onconephrology program was one of the first such programs in the country.
Outstanding Inpatient Experience
UH Seidman Cancer Center was one of the first hospitals in the U.S. to offer 24/7 specialized kidney care for hospitalized cancer patients.
Clinical Leadership
Program director, Arash Rashidi, MD is an executive board member and past president of the American Society of Onconephrology (ASON), which sets national guidelines for the field.
Onconephrology Research
Dedicated to advancing kidney care in cancer patients through comprehensive clinical research
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