Nephrology
Matthew Rivara, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine, Nephrology; Chief Medical Officer, Northwest Kidney Centers; Medical Director, Broadway Kidney Center
Dr. Matthew Rivara is an Associate Professor of Nephrology at the University of Washington and an attending physician at Harborview Medical Center, where he specializes in comprehensive kidney disease management. His clinical expertise encompasses end-stage renal disease, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, hypertension, and advanced chronic kidney disease. Dr. Rivara is particularly recognized for his patient-centered approach to dialysis care and his research focusing on home dialysis modalitie
17+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Nephrology
- Internal Medicine
Education & Training
- Harvard Medical School — M.D. (2005-2009)
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Internal Medicine Residency (2009-2012)
- University of Washington — Nephrology Fellowship (2012-2016)
Peer Recognition
- Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital — PCE Teaching Award
2012
- University of Washington Department of Medicine — One of 75 Emerging Leaders
2023
- University of Washington Division of Nephrology — Teacher of the Year
2018-2019 (2 years)
- University of Washington Institute for Translational Health Sciences — KL2 Multidisciplinary Clinical Research Career Development Award
2016-2017 (2 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UW Medical Center-Montlake
- Harborview Medical Center
- Northwest Kidney Centers
- Broadway Kidney Center
Languages
English
Experience
17+ years in practice