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Michel Brathwaite, M.D. is a Black nephrology practicing in ATLANTA, GA. Michel offers in-person visits and is currently accepting new patients.
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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?
Frequently asked questions
Is Michel Brathwaite accepting new patients? ▾
Yes, Michel Brathwaite is accepting new patients.
Where is Michel Brathwaite's practice located? ▾
Michel Brathwaite practices at 3620 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR SW, ATLANTA, GA 30331. Phone: 404-696-7300.
Does Michel Brathwaite offer telehealth? ▾
Michel Brathwaite 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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