Polycystic Kidney & Liver Center

As a designated Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation Center of Excellence, the Polycystic Kidney & Liver Center brings together a diverse, multidisciplinary team of specialists to provide comprehensive, coordinated care for patients with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and polycystic liver disease (PLD), addressing the full spectrum of kidney and liver manifestations associated with these conditions.

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Our Team

Meet our Experts

Heedeok Han, MD

Clinical Director

Jai Radhakrishnan

Adult Nephrology, Director Emeritus

Alyson Fox, MD

Medical Director, Adult Liver Transplant Program

Jason Hawksworth, MD

Surgical Director, Adult Liver Transplantation

Maya Rao, MD

Adult Nephrology

Hilda Fernandez, MD

Adult and Pediatric Transplant Nephrology

Pietro Canetta, MD

Adult Nephrology

Teena Zachariah, MD

Adult Nephrology

Shayan Shirazian, MD

Adult Nephrology

Ian Chiu, NP

Adult Nephrology

Natalie Vena, MS, CGC

Genetic Counselor

Liv Palma, CGC

Genetic Counselor

Jeniffer Min

Patient Navigator

Collaboration And Expertise

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and polycystic liver disease (PLD) can affect much more than the kidneys and liver. At the Polycystic Kidney & Liver Center, our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive care for the full spectrum of kidney, liver, and other systemic manifestations of these conditions. Our team includes experts in nephrology, hepatology, transplant nephrology, pediatric nephrology, genetics, pre-pregnancy genetic testing, cardiology, neurology, neurosurgery, urology, interventional radiology, nutrition, and maternal-fetal medicine. We also work closely with radiologists with expertise in both kidney and liver imaging to support accurate diagnosis, assessment of disease burden, and individualized prognosis.

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Our Locations

In New York, our clinics are located in Manhattan and Tarrytown.  Addresses are as follows:

New York City:
Nephrology: 51 Audubon Ave, New York, NY 10032
Hepatology: 622 W 168th St Fl 14, New York, NY 10032

Tarrytown: 155 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591

For Appointments, please contact:

Email: pkd@cumc.columbia.edu
Fax: 212-305-6692
Phone: 212-305-3273

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Community Engagement

The PKD Center at Columbia University is deeply engaged with the local communities through its collaboration with the PKD Foundation. As part of this outreach, the center routinely provides educational talks at monthly meetings, offering patients and families the latest insights into the management and research of Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). In 2024, the center’s involvement extended to participating in the Walk for PKD in Hudson Valley, New York, a key event that raises awareness and funds for ongoing PKD research. Through these initiatives, the PKD Center continues to support and connect with the PKD community in meaningful ways.

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Columbia Medicine CME

Columbia University, Department of Medicine is one of the world’s most important centers of research, education and patient care. This allows us to offer a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for professionals seeking additional knowledge. Our educational platform recognizes the importance of our clinician educators and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources both nationally and internationally. 

Reference:

  1. https://pkdcure.org/what-is-pkd/