Nephrology
Dirk Hentschel, MD
Director Interventional Nephrology, Brigham and Women's Hospital
Dr. Dirk Hentschel, MD, is a nephrologist specializing in interventional nephrology at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, where he serves as Director of Interventional Nephrology. With over 25 years of experience, he focuses on hemodialysis vascular access procedures, managing conditions such as arteriovenous fistula maturation and failure, vascular access complications, and chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis. His expertise includes diagnostic and interventional techni
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Nephrology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Hemodialysis Vascular Access (American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology (ASDIN))
Education & Training
- Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital — Fellowship, Nephrology, 2001 - 2005
- Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Moses and Weiler Campuses) — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1999 - 2001
- Freie University Berlin Faculty of Medicine — Class of 1998
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2024-2026 (3 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
Languages
English, German
Experience
25+ years in practice