Nephrology
Judith Benstein, M.D.
Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
New York, NY
About Me I have been a nephrologist for more than 30 years and have never regretted my choice. As a student at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, I became fascinated by the complex functions of the kidney. The kidney regulates all of body chemistry, blood pressure, and fluid balance, as well as producing hormones that control red blood cells and vitamin D. If one can understand how the kidney works, one can figure out all the ways it can go wrong, almost like solving a puzzle. In addition
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine (Nephrology), 1988
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, 1986
Education & Training
- MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1982
- Residency, NYU Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1986
- Fellowship, NYU Medical Center, Nephrology, 1988
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Chronic Kidney Disease
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn
- NYU Langone Hospitals
Experience
40+ years in practice