Dr. Elaine Ku, MD, MAS is a highly regarded nephrologist in San Francisco, CA, specializing in the care of both adult and pediatric patients with chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure. With a focus on transitioning adolescents with kidney disease or kidney transplants into adult healthcare systems, Dr. Ku's expertise lies in diagnosing and managing chronic kidney disease in children versus adults. Her research interests include studying the impact of blood pressure treatment, obesity, and racial disparities on outcomes for children and adults with kidney disease.
Dr. Ku earned her medical degree from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and completed her residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at Los Angeles County USC Medical Center. She then pursued a fellowship in adult and pediatric nephrology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where she also obtained a master's degree in clinical research. Dr. Ku is an associate professor and a member of several prestigious medical societies, including the American Society of Nephrology and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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