About Me
During medical school I became intrigued by human physiology and how different systems in the body work. This fascination led me to become a nephrologist at NYU Langone, specializing in treating kidney conditions. I help patients with complex, critical illnesses—acute kidney conditions, chronic kidney diseases, and hypertensive disorders. In addition, I help individuals with end-stage kidney disease who require dialysis.
I strongly believe in taking a holistic approach to patient care, treating people with compassion and understanding while guiding them through the complexities of kidney disease. I enjoy getting to know my patients and what is important to them, so we can come up with a treatment plan that works for them.
In addition to my clinical work, I’m actively involved in research. I’ve dedicated my research to the intersection of heart health and the body’s internal control systems—autonomic dysfunction—as part of chronic kidney disease (CKD). I’m interested in understanding how kidney disease affects heart health and vice versa, especially during dialysis, and how our body’s adaptive reflexes can influence this.
I am proud that my contributions to the field have been recognized through the American Society of Nephrology Donald E. Wesson Fellowship Grant. This honor supported my research into the links between certain heart measurements (electrocardiographic parameters) and the risk of heart failure among individuals with CKD. The grant also allowed me to develop models that can help us identify people at high risk of heart failure at an early stage.
My ultimate goal is to turn these research findings into real-world solutions. I want to improve the lives of people dealing with chronic kidney disease and make their journey a little easier and their future a little brighter.
Conditions and Treatments
Conditions
- acute renal failure
- chronic renal failure
- electrolyte imbalance
- glomerular disease
- kidney disease
Learn more about conditions we treat at NYU Langone:
Kidney DiseaseCredentials
Positions
- Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine (Nephrology), 2021
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, 2014
Education and Training
- Fellowship, New York University School of Medicine, Nephrology, 2021
- Residency, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2014
- MD from Dow Medical College, 2009
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Aetna
- Aetna HMO
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Amidacare
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Centerlight
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Centers Plan For Healthy Living
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Cigna
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ElderPlan
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Emblem
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Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Fidelis
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GHI
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HIP
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Hamaspik Choice
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Healthfirst
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Humana
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Local 1199
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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Qandeel H. Soomro, MD does not accept insurance.
Research My Research
Interests
kidney disease
Research Summary
As a physician-scientist, my research centers on the convergence of cardiovascular health and autonomic dysfunction within chronic kidney disease (CKD). My primary focus involves bridging knowledge gaps and advancing treatments for cardiovascular complications in CKD, particularly exploring the impact of dialysis on cardiovascular function and understanding the pivotal role of autonomic physiology in CKD-related cardiovascular complications.
My contributions include being honored with the American Society of Nephrology Donald E. Wesson Fellowship grant. This prestigious grant supported my investigation into the correlations between electrocardiographic parameters and the risk of heart failure among individuals with CKD. Moreover, it allowed the development of predictive models for the early identification of high-risk individuals.
My ultimate objective is to translate these research findings into tangible solutions that improve the lives of individuals grappling with chronic kidney disease.
Clinical Trials and Research Studies
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A Single Center Pilot Study on the Use of a Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Device in CKD Population
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A phase II randomized double-blind placebo-controlled multi-center study to assess the safety tolerability and preliminary efficacy of empagliflozin among patients with residual kidney function receiving hemodialysis for the treatment of end-stage kidney disease
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Intradialytic Myocardial Study Stunning in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: A Multi-Center Observational Cohort Study
Publications
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Soomro, Qandeel H; Li, Shuojohn; McCarthy, Angela; Varela, Dalila; Ways, Javaughn; Charytan, Amalya M; Keane, Colin; Ramos, Giana; Nicholson, Joey; Charytan, David M
Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN. 2024 Nov 01; 19(11):1453-1460
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Masurkar, Arjun V; Bansal, Nisha; Prince, David K; Winkelmayer, Wolfgang C; Ortiz, Daniela F; Ramos, Gianna; Soomro, Qandeel; Vedvyas, Alok; Osorio, Ricardo S; Bernard, Mark A; Debure, Ludovic; Ahmed, Wajiha; Boutajangout, Allal; Wisniewski, Thomas; Charytan, David M
Kidney medicine. 2024 Nov ; 6(11):100897
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Soomro, Qandeel; Mezzano, Valeria; Narula, Navneet; Rapkiewicz, Amy; Loomis, Cynthia; Charytan, David M
Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN. 2024 Jun 13; 19(10):1319-22