Dr. Graham Abra

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Graham Abra is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University, specializing in Nephrology. His clinical focus includes advanced chronic kidney disease, hypertension, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis, and prolonged nocturnal dialysis. He has held several significant roles in the field, including the Director of Inpatient Nephrology at Stanford Hospital and Chief Medical Officer for Home Therapies at Satellite Healthcare. Abra's career has spanned various positions, including Senior Director of Medical Clinical Affairs and Medical Director at WellBound San Jose. He is actively involved in professional organizations, contributing as a member of the United States Peritoneal Dialysis Outcomes Practice Patterns Study Advisory Workgroup and the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis. Abra completed his medical education at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and furthered his training through the Nephrology Fellowship at Stanford University. He has earned multiple board certifications and is recognized as a Clinical Scientist Nephrology Fellow by the American Kidney Fund.

Research Interests

Experience

Director Inpatient Nephrology

— Present

Stanford Hospital • Stanford, CA

Chief Medical Officer

— Present

Satellite Healthcare •

Vice President, Medical Affairs

— Present

Satellite Healthcare •

Senior Director, Medical Clinical Affairs

— Present

Satellite Healthcare •

Director, Medical Clinical Affairs

— Present

Satellite Healthcare •

Medical Director

— Present

WellBound San Jose •

Awards

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Clinical Scientist Nephrology Fellow

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.