Division of Nephrology | Penn State College of Medicine
Nephrology • Hershey, PA • Since 1963 • approximately 10 dialysis units in the region locations
About
Summary: The Penn State College of Medicine (Hershey, PA) is a large academic medical center offering medical education, research, and patient care. It includes departments and programs across education, clinical medicine, research, global health, and health systems science, with a focus on academic medicine, translational science, and humanistic approaches. The Division of Nephrology would be a clinical department component within the college’s medical specialties, aligned with its structure of clinical departments, faculty, and residency/fellowship training. Key context: the college, founded in 1963, is affiliated with Penn State Health Milton S. S Hershey Medical Center, and employs hundreds of faculty and staff, with international reach and active research programs. If you’re seeking specifics about the Division of Nephrology (faculty, divisions, training programs, where it’s housed within the College of Medicine, and contact details), this page notes the overall organization but does not provide division-ready details. For precise nephrology division information, consult the Penn State College of Medicine’s nephrology faculty directory, department page, or the Hershey Medical Center clinical divisions.
Clinic Type
Nephrology
Address
Penn State College of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine
Phone
814-867-5088
giving@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Penn State Health Patient Satisfaction Surveys: 4.8/5 (270 ratings) (270)
- WebMD Care: 5.0/5 (2 ratings) (2)
- Penn State Health Patient Satisfaction Surveys: 4.9/5 (274 ratings) (274)
- U.S. News & World Report: 5.0/5 (8 ratings) (8)
- Vitals: 3.7/5 (3 ratings) (3)
- Penn State Health Patient Satisfaction Surveys: 4.9/5 (242 ratings) (242)
- Healthgrades: 5.0/5 (3 ratings) (3)
Patients praise
- Physicians are frequently praised for their thorough explanations of conditions and treatments.
- Patients commonly report that providers listen well and answer questions effectively.
- Clinical staff are often described as professional, knowledgeable, and respectful.
- Patients appreciate the thoroughness of examinations and the clarity of instructions provided.
Common complaints
- Penn State Health provides a structured process for handling patient complaints through its Patient Relations department and explicitly encourages patients to raise concerns with their care providers during their stay.
"Dr Nawaz is a gret doctor, he definitely seemed like he knew what he was doing. He seemed very experienced and had a great diagnosis. I would definitely recommend him to anyone."
— Vitals"She listened well, explained things thoroughly and answered all of my questions. I highly recommend Dr Gada for kidney care."
— HealthgradesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Naman M. Trivedi, MD - Nephrologist in Hershey, PA — May 14, 2026
- Shahrouz Shadrou — Jun 27, 2026
- For Media | College of Medicine | Penn State — Apr 7, 2026
- JCI Insight - Urine proteomic signatures of kidney function decline after hospitalization — Sep 23, 2025
- JCI Insight - Urine proteomic signatures of kidney function decline after hospitalization — Sep 23, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Hershey Kidney Specialists is a small medical/healthcare insurer-based practice based in Harrisburg, PA. They operate under the name Hershey Kidney Specialists, Inc. and list two office locations in the Harrisburg area (4700 Union Deposit Rd #240, Harrisburg, PA 17111, and another address in Harrisburg). Contact: +1 717-526-4474. They are categorized under health care, hospital, and medical, with a very small workforce (2 employees noted). Not much detail on services is provided on the page. If you’re seeking kidney specialty services or insurance-related info in the Hershey/Harrisburg area, you may want to contact them directly or visit their homepage kidneyspecialists.com for more details.
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