Akinwande A. Akinfolarin
Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Akinwande A. Akinfolarin

Nephrology
411 N. Washington Avenue, Suite 7000, 
Dallas, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
6
conditions
411 N. Washington Avenue, Suite 7000, 
Dallas, TX 

Overview

Akinwande Akinfolarin is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Akinfolarin is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Dr. Akinfolarin is board certified in Nephrology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine- Nephrology, Nephrology- American Board Of Internal Med/Nephrology, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, and Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Akinfolarin is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Nephrology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Board Certifications

Nephrology- American Board Of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine- Nephrology
Nephrology- American Board Of Internal Med/Nephrology
Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med
Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Nephrology, Brigham & Womens Hospital - 2016

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas
Baylor University Medical Center
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Dallas
Baylor Scott & White Institute For Rehabilitation - Dallas
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Denton
Baylor University Medical Center, Part Of Baylor Scott & White Health

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Home State Health
  • EPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Scott and White Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Dallas Nephrology Associates
411 N. Washington Avenue, Suite 7000, Dallas, TX 75246

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

2 Clinical Trials

A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of Atrasentan in Patients With IgA Nephropathy at Risk of Progressive Loss of Renal Function
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study of Atrasentan in Patients With IgA Nephropathy at Risk of Progressive Loss of Renal Function
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 04, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Atrasentan
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 2, Open-Label, Basket Study of Atrasentan in Patients With Proteinuric Glomerular Diseases
A Phase 2, Open-Label, Basket Study of Atrasentan in Patients With Proteinuric Glomerular Diseases
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 01, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Atrasentan
Study Phase: Phase 2
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4 Total Publications

STAT3 Protein-Protein Interaction Analysis Finds P300 as a Regulator of STAT3 and Histone 3 Lysine 27 Acetylation in Pericytes.
STAT3 Protein-Protein Interaction Analysis Finds P300 as a Regulator of STAT3 and Histone 3 Lysine 27 Acetylation in Pericytes.
Journal: Biomedicines
Published: July 29, 2024
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Akinwande A. Akinfolarin is classified as an Distinguished expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Akinwande A. Akinfolarin specialize in?

While Dr. Akinwande A. Akinfolarin is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.

Does Dr. Akinwande A. Akinfolarin participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Akinwande A. Akinfolarin has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). You can view a list of Dr. Akinwande A. Akinfolarin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Akinwande A. Akinfolarin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-366-6285 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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