Dr. Fredric Coe

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Biography

Fredric L. Coe, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago. He is a physician-scientist whose work combines clinical care with mechanistic investigation to achieve real-world impact. His research interests are centered around kidney stone disease, mineral metabolism, and translational nephrology. Dr. Coe is the architect of a public-facing education platform aimed at preventing kidney stones, which includes the website ‘kidneystones.uchicago.edu’. He developed a robust research program addressing stone-forming disorders and has published extensively on the physiology of renal mineral handling and the long-term consequences of recurrent nephrolithiasis on renal bone health. His clinical role involves managing complex stone-forming disorders and collaborating with various disciplines to deliver tailored prevention strategies to patients. He also mentors nephrology fellows and post-doctoral scientists, contributes to national nephrolithiasis guidelines, and is a trusted voice in discussions surrounding this field. Dr. Coe's contributions extend the academic mission into clinical practice and community outreach, focusing on dietary and behavioral prevention strategies to reduce stone recurrence and promote renal function.

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Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
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IELTS
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Department of Philosophy