William J. Gaughan, MD, Joins Einstein Center for Kidney Transplantation

Philadelphia, PA, May 9, 2006– William J. Gaughan, MD, has joined Einstein Center for Kidney Transplantation as a transplant nephrologist.  Dr. Gaughan is a board-certified nephrologist who treats patients after they undergo a kidney transplant.

Dr. Gaughan’s experience includes participation in numerous research studies and clinical trials. He has also authored many articles that have been published in peer-reviewed medical journals. His special areas of interest include quality of life issues for the dialysis patient and pregnancy outcomes in female kidney transplant recipients.

Prior to joining Einstein Center for Kidney Transplantation, Dr. Gaughan served on the faculty at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital as Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine.  In addition to participating in patient care and teaching, he was Medical Director of the Ford Road Dialysis Unit. 

Dr. Gaughan received his medical degree from Hahnemann University and completed his internship and residency in internal medicine from Abington Memorial Hospital. He completed a fellowship in nephrology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.   

Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, a member of the Jefferson Health System, provides healthcare services through Albert Einstein Medical Center, Germantown Community Health Services, Willow Terrace (a nursing home), Einstein at Elkins Park, MossRehab, Willowcrest (a center for subacute care), Belmont Behavioral Health and a number of outpatient and satellite locations.  Einstein also operates a primary care network, Einstein Neighborhood Healthcare.  For more information, visit www.einstein.edu or call 1-800-EINSTEIN.

 

CONTACT: Judy Horwitz
  Communications Specialist
  Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
215-456-6767  horwitzj@einstein.edu

Publish date: May 9, 2006