Frederick J. Kaskel

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Frederick J. Kaskel, MD, PhD

Pediatric Nephrology



  • Chief Emeritus, Pediatric Nephrology
  • Vice Chair, Affiliate and Network Relations, Children's Hospital at Montefiore
  • Professor of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

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3415 Bainbridge Avenue
Bronx, NY 10467-2403
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As Director of the Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Dr. Kaskel is involved in basic and clinical investigations into the mechanisms of the major kidney disorders in pediatrics. He is particularly interested in the physiology and pathophysiology of normal and abnormal development and function of the kidneys throughout the critical periods of growth and maturation extending into adolescence and young adulthood. He is actively involved in a clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to find the most efficacious therapy for focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, one of the major causes of progressive glomerular disease, while investigating the molecular etiologies for its expression. Another NIH-supported study involves chronic kidney disease in children and how it affects their growth and neurocognitive development, and the risk factors for cardiovascular disease and renal progression.

Dr. Kaskel is a past president of the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology, was Congress President of the International Pediatric Nephrology Association 15th Scientific Meeting, and has served as Chair for the Council of Nephrology and Urology of the National Kidney Foundation and the Kidney and Urology Foundation of America. He has also served on the Cardiovascular Renal Advisory Panel of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and as Associate Editor for the Journal of the IPNA Pediatric Nephrology. In addition, he has been named one of the Best Doctors in America and New York and as a Super Doctor by New York Times Magazine.

Gender: Male

Credentials

Titles and Positions

  • Chief Emeritus, Pediatric Nephrology
  • Vice Chair, Affiliate and Network Relations, Children's Hospital at Montefiore
  • Professor of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Education and Training

  • Fellowship Albert Einstein College of Medicine
  • Residency Montefiore Medical Center

Areas of Expertise

Specialties

  • Pediatric Nephrology

Clinical Focus

Kidney disorders in infants, children and adolescents; end-stage kidney replacement therapy and transplantation

Research Focus

Prevention of kidney disease progression; prevention of hypertension and cardiovascular disease

Locations

Primary Location

Additional Locations

Montefiore at 1250 Waters Place
1250 Waters place
Bronx, NY 10461-2720
718-741-2450

Montefiore At 141 South Central Avenue
141 South Central Avenue
Hartsdale, NY 10530
914-721-7120

St. Barnabas Hospital
4422 Third Avenue
Bronx, NY 10457-2545
718-960-3331

White Plains Hospital
33 Davis Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605
914-849-5437