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Division of Transplantation

Nephrology Faculty

Eli Friedman, M.D., Division Chief

Dr. Eli Friedman is a native of Brooklyn whose career-long contributions to the field of nephrology have advanced the quality of renal medicine within our city as well as throughout the nation. Dr.Friedman established the first hemodialysis facility in New York city here at Downstate in 1963 and his work in the field of kidney disease is internationally recognized.

Phone: 718 270-1585
Fax: 718 270-3327
e-mail: efriedman@downstate.edu

Mariana Markell, M.D., Director of Transplant Nephrology

Dr. Mariana Markell has been the Director of Transplant Nephrology since 1992. Dr. Markell is well known in the field of renal medicine and is closely involved with the care of transplant recipients. In addition to her skills in medicine, Dr. Markell is a well recognized figure in the field of transplant research and has authored numerous transplant related research articles.

Phone: 718 270-1584
Fax: 718 270-3327
e-mail: mmarkell@downstate.edu

» Visit the Nephrology Web Site for additional information on renal disease.