Overview
Dr. Crews is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She holds faculty appointments with the School of Nursing, the Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology and Clinical Research, the Center on Aging and Health, and the Center for Health Equity, where she is Deputy Director. Her research program aims to advance equity in kidney disease and hypertension outcomes by focusing on social drivers of health inequities. An elected member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation, Dr. Crews has received numerous awards for her research contributions, including the 2018 Johns Hopkins University President’s Frontier Award--a $250,000 award granted to a single faculty scholar on the cusp of transforming their field. She is a former National Academy of Medicine (NAM) Emerging Leader Scholar and was the inaugural Gilbert S. Omenn Anniversary Fellow of the NAM. In 2019, Dr. Crews received the W. Lester Henry Award for Diversity and Access to Care from the American College of Physicians and the Distinguished Leader Award from the American Society of Nephrology. Dr. Crews is the founding director of the Doctoral Diversity Program, a 2-year, research-intensive post-baccalaureate program of the Johns Hopkins Initiative for Careers in Science and Medicine. Dr. Crews received her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and her medical degree from Saint Louis University. A graduate of the Osler Medical Training Program, she completed nephrology fellowship and a master’s in clinical epidemiology degree at Johns Hopkins.
Dr. Crews is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Arteriovenous Malformation, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 279 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21287
4940 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224
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.
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University Of Maryland Pediatric Associates PA
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Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Deidra Crews
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Deidra Crews?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Deidra Crews by calling their office at 410-955-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Deidra Crews a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Deidra Crews is classified as an Elite expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, 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. Deidra Crews specialize in?
While Dr. Deidra Crews is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Deidra Crews participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Deidra Crews has published 279 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Deidra Crews's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Deidra Crews accept my insurance?
Dr. Deidra Crews accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Crews isElite. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Distinguished
- Kidney TransplantDr. Crews isDistinguished. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Advanced
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Crews isAdvanced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Crews isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Crews isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Crews isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Crews isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Metabolic AcidosisDr. Crews isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Acidosis.
- NecrosisDr. Crews isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrectomyDr. Crews isExperienced. Learn about Nephrectomy.