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Dr. Simin Goral

Nephrology
Penn Medicine
Penn Renal Electrolyte And Hypertension Perelman
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 1st Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
On Staff At
Accepting New Patients
35 Years of Experience

Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
Penn Medicine
Penn Renal Electrolyte And Hypertension Perelman
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 1st Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Overview

Simin Goral is a Nephrologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Goral has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. Her top areas of expertise are Polycystic Kidney Disease, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Goral is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 18 articles in the study of Kidney Transplant.

Graduate Institution
University Of Istanbul
Residency
Augenklinik Universitat Munchen
Specialties
Nephrology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
Nephrology, 2001
Fellowships
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female
Awards
Recognized annually in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2018 through 2025

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
AmeriHealth
  • EPO
  • HMO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Provider Partners Health Plan
  • MEDICARE SNP
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
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

Penn Renal Electrolyte and Hypertension Perelman
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Call: 800-789-7366
Other Locations
Penn Transplant Institute - Kidney and Pancreas Transplant
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Penn Kidney Transplant Radnor
145 King Of Prussia Road, Penn Kidney Transplant Clinic Radnor, Radnor, PA 19087
Call: 800-789-7366

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Goral 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.

Polycystic Kidney Disease

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 Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of Bardoxolone Methyl in Patients With Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
A Phase 3 Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of Bardoxolone Methyl in Patients With Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 03, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Bardoxolone
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Double-blind Randomized Parallel Group Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Tesevatinib in Subjects With Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
A Double-blind Randomized Parallel Group Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Tesevatinib in Subjects With Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 06, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Tesevatinib
Study Phase: Phase 2
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25 Total Publications

Corticosteroid, Parathyroid Hormone, and Body Composition Associations With Bone Density and Structure Following Kidney Transplantation.
Corticosteroid, Parathyroid Hormone, and Body Composition Associations With Bone Density and Structure Following Kidney Transplantation.
Journal: American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation
Published: March 03, 2025
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3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 1st Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
 (0.1 miles away)
800-789-7366
Languages Spoken:
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Penn Renal Electrolyte And Hypertension Perelman

3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 1st Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
 (0.1 miles away)
800-789-7366
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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Areas of Expertise

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    • Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
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    • Kidney Transplant
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    • Polycystic Kidney Disease
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      • Acute Kidney Failure
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      • Autosomal Dominant Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis
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      • Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
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      • Chronic Kidney Disease
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      • Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome
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