Overview
Dr. Krista Lentine is a nephrologist specializing in treatment of adult patients with kidney disease. She is a world-renowned researcher who co-chaired the international work group that developed guidelines for living donor kidney transplantation. Dr. Lentine is a professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is medical director of living donation at the SSM Health Transplant Center at Saint Louis University Hospital. In 2018, Dr. Lentine received the Dr. Shaul Massry Distinguished Lecture honor from the National Kidney Foundation. Her professional memberships include the American Society of Nephrology Quality Committee and American Society of Transplantation Living Donor Community. She has served as chair of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network/United Network for Organ Sharing Living Donor Committee.
Dr. Lentine is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.
Dr. Lentine is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Nephrology , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and Drug Enforcement Administration . She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 419 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Lentine is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, St. Louis, MO 63104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Lentine 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
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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Tarek Alhamad is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Alhamad is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Alhamad is currently accepting new patients.
Washington University School Of Medicine
Daniel Coyne is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Coyne is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Coyne is currently accepting new patients.
Barnes Jewish Hospital Dialysis Center
Marcos Rothstein is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Rothstein is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Rothstein is currently accepting new patients.
SLUCare Physician Group
Dr. Mowaffaq Said is a nephrologist who treats adult patients both in the hospital and in his outpatient clinic. He specializes in prevention and treatment of chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and care of end-stage kidney disease. In his practice, he offers different methods of dialysis to best meet patient needs. Dr. Said is an associate professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Said is a fellow of the American Society of Nephrology. Dr. Said is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Lactic Acidosis, and Respiratory Acidosis. Dr. Said is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Nephrology , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Said is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Kunal Malhotra is a nephrologist who treats patients ages 18 and older. He specializes in various kidney-related conditions, including acid-base disorders; cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic health; chronic kidney disease; electrolyte disorders; glomerular diseases; hematuria; hypertension; kidney failure; kidney stones; nephritis; nephrotic syndrome; polycystic kidney disease; proteinuria; renal artery stenosis; urinary tract infections; urine problems; and vasculitis. Dr. Malhotra serves his patients with the utmost compassion, dignity, and respect, listening intently and offering his support and guidance. He volunteers with grassroots organizations to expand his reach and enjoys teaching medical students, residents, and fellows. Dr. Malhotra is an associate professor with the Division of Nephrology in the Department of Internal Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is also involved with the National Kidney Foundation, American Society of Nephrology, and the Missouri Kidney Program. Fun fact: Dr. Malhotra enjoys cooking, traveling, CrossFit workouts, and outdoor activities with his family. Dr. Malhotra is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Malhotra is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Nephrology , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Malhotra is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Krista L. Lentine
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Krista L. Lentine?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Krista L. Lentine by calling their office at 314-257-3760. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Krista L. Lentine a top-rated expert for Kidney Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Krista L. Lentine is classified as an Elite expert for Kidney Transplant, 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. Krista L. Lentine specialize in?
While Dr. Krista L. Lentine is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Kidney Transplant, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Nephrectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Krista L. Lentine participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Krista L. Lentine has published 419 articles and abstracts on conditions like Kidney Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Krista L. Lentine's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Krista L. Lentine accept my insurance?
Dr. Krista L. Lentine accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-257-3760 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Lentine isElite. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Lentine isElite. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Distinguished
- NephrectomyDr. Lentine isDistinguished. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Lentine isDistinguished. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Advanced
- Alport SyndromeDr. Lentine isAdvanced. Learn about Alport Syndrome.
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Lentine isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Focal Segmental GlomerulosclerosisDr. Lentine isAdvanced. Learn about Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Lentine isAdvanced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- Liver FailureDr. Lentine isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Lentine isAdvanced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Lentine isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Lentine isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Lentine isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS)Dr. Lentine isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS).
- D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic SyndromeDr. Lentine isExperienced. Learn about D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome.
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Dr. Lentine isExperienced. Learn about Diabetes Insipidus (DI).
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Lentine isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Hemolytic-Uremic SyndromeDr. Lentine isExperienced. Learn about Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Lentine isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- IgA NephropathyDr. Lentine isExperienced. Learn about IgA Nephropathy.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Lentine isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Magnesium DeficiencyDr. Lentine isExperienced. Learn about Magnesium Deficiency.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Lentine isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Neurohypophyseal Diabetes InsipidusDr. Lentine isExperienced. Learn about Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus.
- Pneumocystis Jiroveci PneumoniaDr. Lentine isExperienced. Learn about Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia.
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)Dr. Lentine isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
- Wilson DiseaseDr. Lentine isExperienced. Learn about Wilson Disease.