Qandeel H. Soomro, MD

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.