Alfred K. Cheung, MD

Alfred K. Cheung, M.D. is a Professor of Medicine, Chief of Division of Nephrology & Hypertension and Executive Director of the Dialysis Program at the University of Utah Hospital & Clinics. As a nephrologist, he manages a variety of kidney diseases, with particular interests in chronic kidney disease, hypertension and chronic dialysis. He is active in research and speaks frequently at a national level in these areas. Dr. Cheung received his M.D. degree from Albany Medical College in New York. He completed his Nephrology fellowship training from the University of California at San Diego. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. Dr. Cheung has been active on various committees in the American Society of Nephrology and National Kidney Foundation. He has also co-chair national practice guidelines.