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Krista Ray, DNP, APRN, FNP
Provider's Specialties
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
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My care philosophy
I believe in a family centered approach to caring for children with kidney disease. I believe patient and family education is essential for fostering a team approach to treatment and overall health.
Get to know Krista Ray, DNP, APRN, FNP
Conditions Treated
- Polycystic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
Languages spoken
- English
Experience and background
As a nephrology provider for over 10 years, I am experienced in treating children of all ages, including newborns and young adults, with acute and/or chronic kidney disease. I am also interested in the management of children with high blood pressure.
Undergraduate 1993
Illinois Wesleyan University (IL)
Graduate 1999
Illinois State University
For Patients:
My research interests are focused on how blood pressure control can improve and preserve kidney function.
My research interests are focused on how blood pressure control can improve and preserve kidney function.
For Referring Providers:
My research interests are focused on understanding the relationship between 24 hour ambulatory blood pressure thresholds and outcomes related to kidney function preservation in children and young adults with chronic kidney disease.
My research interests are focused on understanding the relationship between 24 hour ambulatory blood pressure thresholds and outcomes related to kidney function preservation in children and young adults with chronic kidney disease.
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