Geriatric nephrology Geriatric nephrology Geriatric nephrology is the branch of internal medicine and geriatric medicine that deals with diseases of the kidney It is a growing subspecialty of geriatrics. Patients who are living longer may acquire diseases that accelerate chronic kidney disease, which often remains undetected until patients are confronted with the sudden need for dialysis. International Society for Geriatric Urology and Nephrology is dedicated to this issue and has its own journal. A book about geriatric nephrology was published in 1986 by Bernard Davis, M. Michelis. The American Society of Nephrology has a grant in Geriatric Nephrology. In the United States,
Eli Friedman nine books and published over 520 peer reviewed papers, Friedman is a recognized authority in Nephrology serving as President of several scientific societies including the American and International Societies for Artificial Organs and The International Society for Geriatric Nephrology and Urology. Friedman has been consistently listed as a "Best Doctor" in New York and the National and International Who's Who. Both the International Society for Hemodialysis and the Alumni Association of Downstate Medical Center awarded Lifetime Achievement Awards to Friedman who celebrated his 79th Birthday in 2011. Eli Friedman Eli A. Friedman (born in Brooklyn, New York, April 9, 1933)