Overview
Dr. Meredith Atkinson is an associate professor of pediatrics in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She provides care for children with kidney problems of any type, including patients on dialysis; patients with proteinuria, hematuria and chronic kidney disease; and kidney transplant. Dr. Atkinson's clinical research interests focus on chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease in children. Her specific interests include mechanisms and treatment of anemia in chronic kidney disease and racial disparities in patient outcomes. She is the recipient of numerous research grants and awards, including a K23 Patient Oriented Research award from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases/NIH, and young investigator grants from the National Kidney Foundation, the National Kidney Foundation of Maryland, the Thrasher Research Fund and Amgen Inc. She is currently the PI of the Renal Anhydramnios Fetal Therapy (RAFT) trial. She received her undergraduate degree in biology from Mount Holyoke College. She earned her M.D. from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She completed a residency in pediatrics at Johns Hopkins, followed by a fellowship in pediatric nephrology at Hopkins, completed in June 2007. During her fellowship training, Dr. Atkinson received a master’s degree in epidemiology from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Atkinson joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2007. Dr. Atkinson was elected to the Society for Pediatric Research in 2014. She is a member of several professional organizations including the American Society of Nephrology, and is the president of the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology for 2024-2026.
Dr. Atkinson is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Potter Syndrome, Lupus Nephritis, Glomerulonephritis, Anemia, and Kidney Transplant.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 61 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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200 North Wolfe Street, Rubenstein BLDG Lower Level, Rubenstein BLDG Lower Level, Baltimore, MD 21287
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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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Dr. Rebecca Ruebner is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She provides care for children with kidney problems of any type including hypertension, hematuria, proteinuria, kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, dialysis, and kidney transplant. She is the medical director of pediatric dialysis. Dr. Ruebner received her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her residency at Boston Children’s Hospital where she also served as chief pediatric resident. She completed her fellowship in pediatric nephrology at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. During her fellowship, she received a Master's Degree in Clinical Epidemiology from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Ruebner became a faculty member at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in 2012 before joining the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2016. Dr. Ruebner's clinical research is focused on clinical care and outcomes of children with chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease. Dr. Ruebner is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome, D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Meredith Atkinson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Meredith Atkinson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Meredith Atkinson by calling their office at 443-997-5437. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Meredith Atkinson a top-rated expert for Potter Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Meredith Atkinson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Potter 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. Meredith Atkinson specialize in?
While Dr. Meredith Atkinson is a Pediatric Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Potter Syndrome, Lupus Nephritis, and Glomerulonephritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Nephrology.
Does Dr. Meredith Atkinson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Meredith Atkinson has published 61 articles and abstracts on conditions like Potter Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Meredith Atkinson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Meredith Atkinson accept my insurance?
Dr. Meredith Atkinson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 443-997-5437 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Lupus NephritisDr. Atkinson isDistinguished. Learn about Lupus Nephritis.
- Potter SyndromeDr. Atkinson isDistinguished. Learn about Potter Syndrome.
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- AnemiaDr. Atkinson isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Atkinson isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Focal Segmental GlomerulosclerosisDr. Atkinson isAdvanced. Learn about Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Atkinson isAdvanced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)Dr. Atkinson isAdvanced. Learn about Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
- Experienced
- High Blood Pressure in InfantsDr. Atkinson isExperienced. Learn about High Blood Pressure in Infants.
- HypertensionDr. Atkinson isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Atkinson isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- MalnutritionDr. Atkinson isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Minimal Change DiseaseDr. Atkinson isExperienced. Learn about Minimal Change Disease.
- Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Atkinson isExperienced. Learn about Nephrotic Syndrome.