Maria Coco, MD
Nephrology
About
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Dr. Maria Coco earned her medical degree from the University of Rome, Italy. She completed an Internal Medicine Degree at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center in Bronx, NY. She completed a renal fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center followed by a renal research fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center. She completed a masters program (MS) in Clinical Research Methods at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. Dr. Coco trained in Bone Biopsy methods in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Dr. Coco is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Nephrology.
Dr. Coco has mentored many fellows in the practice of Bone Biopsy, ensuring that the treatment of metabolic bone disease is based on evidence.
Dr. Coco has authored and co-authored many peer-reviewed papers on complex issues in renal disease and bone disease.
Dr. Coco is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Nephrology.
Dr. Coco has mentored many fellows in the practice of Bone Biopsy, ensuring that the treatment of metabolic bone disease is based on evidence.
Dr. Coco has authored and co-authored many peer-reviewed papers on complex issues in renal disease and bone disease.
Gender: Female
Credentials
Education and Training
- Medical Education University of Rome
- Fellowship Montefiore Medical Center
- Residency BronxCare Health System
Areas of Expertise
Specialties
Clinical Focus
Chronic Kidney Disease
Renal Replacement Therapy
Acute Kidney Disease and Glomerulonephritis
Specialized Kidney Biopsies to diagnose and tailor treatment of kidney disease
Metabolic Bone Disease in patients with Kidney Disease
Metabolic Bone Disease and Osteoporosis in Transplant Patients
Specialized Bone Biopsies to diagnose and tailor treatment
Renal Replacement Therapy
Acute Kidney Disease and Glomerulonephritis
Specialized Kidney Biopsies to diagnose and tailor treatment of kidney disease
Metabolic Bone Disease in patients with Kidney Disease
Metabolic Bone Disease and Osteoporosis in Transplant Patients
Specialized Bone Biopsies to diagnose and tailor treatment
Research Focus
Dr. Coco’s main research interest is investigating metabolic bone disease in patients with renal disease and organ transplantation. Dr. Coco has investigated the effect of bone modulators or medications on improving bone dynamics and strength. She has collaborated with national and international forums to establish treatment guidelines.
Locations
Primary Location
Montefiore Greene Medical Arts Pavilion
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