Simple, practical kidney education built by a nephrologist
Understand your labs, know what matters, build a plan you can actually follow
What you will find here?
Kidney Strong is practical, nephrologist-built kidney education platform for people who want a clear plan for their kidney disease.
If you have:
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A new Kidney Disease Diagnosis
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Managing Diabetes or High Blood Pressure
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Not sure what to eat anymore
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Trying to understand changes in your labs
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Trying to just be more healthy
You’ll find simple guides, printable handouts, and step-by-step tools to help you take action.
Start here to choose your path, or download the free CKD Basics to get moving today.
Andrew Kowalski, MD, MPH, FASN
I’m Dr. Andrew Kowalski, a nephrologist focused on practical kidney education. Kidney health gets confusing fast. My goal is to make the important parts simple, actionable, and repeatable.
Education:
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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine | Chicago, Illinois
Fellowship: Nephrology and Hypertension | 2016 – 2018
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University of Illinois Chicago/Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, Illinois
Chief Resident: Internal Medicine | 2015 – 2016
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University of Illinois Chicago/Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, Illinois
Residency: Internal Medicine | 2012 – 2016
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St. George's University School of Medicine | Grenada, West Indies
Doctor of Medicine (MD) | 2008 – 2012
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St. George's University School of Medicine | Grenada, West Indies
Master of Public Health (MPH) | 2007 – 2008
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Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Chemistry and Theology | 2001 – 2005