About Amaka Eneanya
Dr. Amaka Eneanya is a board-certified nephrologist and internist who founded BOLD Direct Nephrology Care in Atlanta, a direct-access practice offering kidney care, second opinions and prevention-focused visits. She earned her MD at Meharry Medical College and an MPH at Harvard, trained in internal medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and completed her nephrology fellowship at Brigham and Women's and Massachusetts General Hospital. She most recently served as Chief Transformation Officer at Emory Healthcare and Professor of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine.
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Specialties
Black patients and Nephrology
Black nephrologists: kidney disease and dialysis. Black adults are 4 times more likely to develop kidney failure. Early nephrology changes the trajectory.
Black Americans make up 13 percent of the U.S. population but nearly 35 percent of patients on dialysis (USRDS, 2023). Black adults are 3 to 4 times more likely to develop end-stage kidney disease and reach kidney failure up to a decade earlier than white adults, largely driven by APOL1 gene variants, hypertension, and diabetes. Nephrologists manage chronic kidney disease long before dialysis, slowing progression, adjusting medications, and preparing for kidney transplant or home dialysis if needed.
Early nephrology referral (eGFR < 30 but not on dialysis) reduces mortality by an estimated 20-30 percent (JASN, 2018).
Conditions we cover
- Chronic kidney disease (stages 3-5)
- Diabetic and hypertensive nephropathy
- Glomerular disease (FSGS, lupus nephritis)
- Kidney transplant evaluation and follow-up
- Polycystic kidney disease
When to book
- eGFR below 60 on two labs
- Protein or blood in urine
- Uncontrolled blood pressure despite 3+ medications
- Family history of kidney failure
Advocacy prompts
- Should I be tested for APOL1 variants given my family history?
- Can you refer me for transplant evaluation now, before I need dialysis?
- Which of my medications might be harming my kidneys?
How this listing was verified
Every provider in this directory self-identifies as Black or is listed by a self-identifying professional organization, and licensure or credentials are checked before a listing goes live.
- CMS NPI Registry License check NPI 1437317153 recorded Oct 2026
- Provider self-claim Self-identification recorded Oct 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is Amaka Eneanya accepting new patients?
Yes, Amaka Eneanya is accepting new patients.
Where is Amaka Eneanya's practice located?
Amaka Eneanya practices at 3610 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305. Phone: 678-370-8751.
Does Amaka Eneanya offer telehealth?
Amaka Eneanya sees patients in person at their listed office.
What does a Nephrology treat?
Black nephrologists: kidney disease and dialysis. Black adults are 4 times more likely to develop kidney failure. Early nephrology changes the trajectory.
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