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William Brian Reeves, MD, FACP, FASN

Contact

210-567-4810

reevesw@uthscsa.edu

Programs

M.D. in Doctor of Medicine
M.D./Ph.D. in South Texas Medical Scientist Training Program
Ph.D. in Integrated Biomedical Sciences
Physiology and Pharmacology

Departments & Divisions

Department of Medicine
Division of Nephrology

Research

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William B. Reeves, MD, FACP, FASN

Professor, Medicine/Nephrology

Chairman, Department of Medicine

William Brian Reeves, MD, FACP, FASN, Professor and Chair of the Department of Medicine since May 2016, is a practicing clinical nephrologist and scientist with a research interest in acute kidney injury (AKI). Dr. Reeves’ research, supported by NIDDK, focuses on the mechanisms and diagnosis of acute kidney injury (AKI) and involves the full spectrum of basic science, translational science and clinical research. Dr. Reeves is also involved in training the next generation of physician-scientists and holds two NIH R25 grants to foster the career development of young investigators.

  • Professional Background

    Education

    • 1979 - M.D. - Medicine (Cum Laude) - Thomas Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia
    • 1977 - B.S. - Science (with highest distinction) - Pennsylvania State University

    Training

    • 1986 - Nephrology Clinical Fellowship - Nephrology - University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston
    • 1983 - Residency - Internal Medicine (Chief Medical Resident) - University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston

    Highlights

    Marvin Forland, MD, MACP, Endowed Chair of Medicine

    Dan F. Parman Distinguished Chair of Medicine

    Appointments

    • 05/01/2016 - Professor and Chair - UT Health Science Center at San Antonio

  • Research & Grants

    Dr. Reeves directs an active research program in the field of acute kidney injury and has made significant contributions regarding the role of the innate immune system, including inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines, toll like receptors, and dendritic cells to the pathogenesis of kidney injury.

    Research profile

    Grants

    NIH NIDDK 5R01DK108185 - TRPM2 in Ischemic AKI

    NIH NIDDK R25DK078381 - Promoting diversity in research careers in diabetes, digestive and kidney diseases (STEP-UP)

    NIH NIDDK R25DK121576 - San Antonio Program for Undergraduate Research in Renal Science (SPURRS)

  • Publications

  • Clinical

    Dr. Reeves is an active clinician who cares for patients with a wide spectrum of kidney diseases. He has been recognized for ranking in the top percentile nationwide for patient satisfaction. His specialties are nephrology and internal medicine

    Specialties: Nephrology and Internal Medicine

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    Board Certifications

    • 1986 - American Board of Internal Medicine/Nephrology
    • 1982 - American Board of Internal Medicine