Anand Narayanan MD joined Renal Specialists of Houston in 2022 after completing a fellowship in Nephrology at the University of Chicago. Proficient in Spanish, he elevates the kidney care experience for patients throughout Harris County and Katy Texas. Dr. Narayanan also serves as Medical Director of Fresenius Kidney Care Katy North.
PROFESSIONAL/ACADEMIC
- Clinical Nephrologist, Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, current
- Clinical Nephrologist, Houston Methodist Hospital
- Research Assistant, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Chicago. Correlates of CKD Knowledge in an Urban Nephrology Clinic 2020
- Research Assistant, University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston, TX. Community level interventions in AA MSM to Reduce HIV Exposure in Greater Houston Area 2016
RENAL FELLOWSHIP
- University of Chicago, IL 2020-2022
RESIDENCY
- Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago IL 2017-2020
- Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center, VA Quality Scholars Health Professions Education Evaluation. Research Fellowship 2017
MEDICAL/GRADUATE SCHOOL
- Caribbean Medical University, Willemstead Curacao 2014-2016
- University of Texas School of Public Health, Master of Public Health, Houston TX 2012 - 2015
BOARD CERTIFICATION
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Diplomate in Nephrology
AREAS OF CLINICAL INTEREST
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertension
- Fluid and Electrolyte disorders
- Dialysis
MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS
- American Society of Nephrology
- National Kidney Foundation
- American Medical Association
- American College of Physicians
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
- Emory Summer Science Academy Volunteer Teaching 2013
- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Volunteer Emergency Med Technician 2010-11
- Global Medical Bridges Honduras 2010
PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
- Godwin, K.M., Narayanan, A., Arredondo, K., Bowen, M., Miltner, S., Eng, J., Shirks, A., Hysong, S., Naik, A.D. The Value of Interprofessional Education: The VA Quality Scholars Program. Journal for Healthcare Quality. March 2021
- Narayanan, A., Bowen, M., Conwell, J., Miltner, S., Eng, J., Shirks, A., Mapakshi, S., Naik, A.D., Godwin, K.M. (2017). Analysis of Skills Used on the Job: Aligning the VAQS National Curriculum based on Alumni Feedback. The National VA Quality Scholars Summer Institute Conference, Houston, TX: August 2017 presentation
- Mapakshi S., Narayanan A., Polacek N., Conwell J., Eng J., Miltner S., Shirks A., Naik A., Bowen M., Godwin K., Building a VAQs Alumni Network: Needs and Preferences of VA Quality Scholars. The National VA Quality Scholars Summer Institute Conference, Houston, TX: August 2017 presentation
- Narayanan A., Nandakumar H., Ajemian A., Choksi T., Muniyappa P., Nakshabandi A., Now You See It and Now You Don’t: A Case of Disappearing Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis after Cessation of Cefepime. American College of Physicians Midwest, Chicago IL: October 2017 presentation
- Nakshabandi, A MD, Narayanan, A MD, Nandakumar, H, Ajemian, A MD, Choksi, T MD, Muniyappa, P MD. A Case of Disappearing Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis after Cessation of Cefepime. Open Journal of Clinical Medicine Case Reports Volume 4, Issue 15, 2018
- Ali A., Asupan D., Narayanan A., Cao DH., Nguyen T., Yoon J., Reddy S., Cerasale M., (2018). Impact of Educational Intervention on Reducing Inappropriate Telemetry Utilization in a community teaching hospital. AHA Scientific Session, Chicago, IL: November 2018 presentation
- Narayanan A., Asupan D., Ali A., Cao DH., Nguyen T., Yoon J., Reddy S., Cerasale M. Impact of Educational Intervention on Reducing Inappropriate Telemetry Utilization in a community teaching hospital. SGIM Midwestern Conference, Chicago, IL: September 2018 (oral presentation)
- Ikram M., Narayanan A., Lukose J., Barreras N., (2018). A Case of Femur Fibula Ulna Complex: A Congenital Limb Defect, SGIM Midwestern Conference, Chicago, IL: November 2018 presentation
- Narayanan, Anand, Megaly, Michael S, Harikrishna Nandakumar, Abdelrahman Ali, Wrich, Marc, Attar, Cinna, Ahmed, Adeel, Powell Kristen; Nakshabandi, Ahmad. The Use of Parentral Nutrition: Experience From a Community Based Teaching Hospital ASPEN Conference, Phoenix AZ 2018 presentation
- Narayanan, A; Nakshabandi, A; Powell, K; Abbasi, AF; Sackfield, B; Faiz, F; Yoon, J; Dawahir W. Infection Control Prevention and Comprehension of Protocol Requirements by Non‐ Physician Healthcare Employees. American College of Physicians Midwest 2018 presentation
- Narayanan, Anand MD; Lissanu, Lydia; Fletcher, Symphony; Puri, Tipu MD PHD; Saunders, Milda MD MPH. Correlates of CKD Knowledge in an Urban Nephrology Clinic. National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Conference 2019. Presentation
