Overview
Dr. Onuchic-Whitford is the Director of the Kidney Genetics & PKD Clinic at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She received her medical degree from the University of São Paulo in Brazil, where she also completed residency in Internal Medicine. She repeated Internal Medicine residency at the University of Connecticut, followed by clinical fellowship in adult nephrology in the joint Brigham and Women's Hospital / Massachusetts General Hospital program. Dr. Onuchic-Whitford's clinical practice is focused on genetic kidney diseases, including polycystic kidney disease, Alport Syndrome, thin basement membrane nephropathy, genetic FSGS (focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis), and congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT), among many other inherited/familial kidney disorders. From a research standpoint, Dr. Onuchic-Whitford is interested in searching for genetic determinants of kidney diseases. During her postdoctoral research fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital, she studied the genetics of nephrotic syndrome and chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology. Her current research in computational genomics aims to identify mechanisms of gene regulation that can contribute to kidney disease.
Dr. Onuchic-Whitford is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrotic Syndrome, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Polycystic Kidney Disease, and Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease.
Dr. Onuchic-Whitford is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Onuchic-Whitford is currently accepting new patients.
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45 Francis Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02115
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Onuchic-Whitford has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ana C. Onuchic-Whitford
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ana C. Onuchic-Whitford?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ana C. Onuchic-Whitford by calling their office at 617-732-6383. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ana C. Onuchic-Whitford a top-rated expert for Nephrotic Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ana C. Onuchic-Whitford is classified as an Distinguished expert for Nephrotic Syndrome, 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. Ana C. Onuchic-Whitford specialize in?
While Dr. Ana C. Onuchic-Whitford is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Nephrotic Syndrome, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, and Polycystic Kidney Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Ana C. Onuchic-Whitford participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ana C. Onuchic-Whitford has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Nephrotic Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Ana C. Onuchic-Whitford's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ana C. Onuchic-Whitford accept my insurance?
Dr. Ana C. Onuchic-Whitford accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-6383 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Onuchic-Whitford isDistinguished. Learn about Nephrotic Syndrome.
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- Focal Segmental GlomerulosclerosisDr. Onuchic-Whitford isAdvanced. Learn about Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis.
- Experienced
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Onuchic-Whitford isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Onuchic-Whitford isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Onuchic-Whitford isExperienced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- HypercalcemiaDr. Onuchic-Whitford isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- Liddle SyndromeDr. Onuchic-Whitford isExperienced. Learn about Liddle Syndrome.
- Meckel SyndromeDr. Onuchic-Whitford isExperienced. Learn about Meckel Syndrome.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Onuchic-Whitford isExperienced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- Minimal Change DiseaseDr. Onuchic-Whitford isExperienced. Learn about Minimal Change Disease.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Onuchic-Whitford isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.