Joseph M. Weisstuch, MD

I became a doctor because I have always wanted to help people and positively affect their lives. I also wanted to do meaningful and challenging work, and I’m fortunate to have found that in the specialty of nephrology.

As a nephrologist, I care for adults who have kidney disease, especially those who have glomerular disease and lupus-related kidney diseases. NYU Langone and NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn have longstanding histories of providing expert, individualized care to people who have glomerular disease. Our treatment plans are informed by discussions with our patients, and we prioritize their needs and concerns. We are also committed to teamwork and regularly collaborate with rheumatologists to provide the most complete care for people who have lupus.

In addition to my clinical work, I am the chief medical officer at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn. One of my primary missions is to increase NYU Langone Health’s presence in Brooklyn with our high-quality care and academics. My colleagues and I want to further diversify the care offered in Brooklyn and expand our outreach and services to the community.

My research focuses on clinical trials for people who have glomerular disease, and I am a member of the New York Society of Nephrology, the American Society of Nephrology, and the International Society of Nephrology.