As a principal investigator, Dr. Yanover is bringing new therapeutics to Kidney Associates of Colorado and Fresenius Medical Care dialysis units in Denver. Patients will have an opportunity to participate in clinical research trials at all stages of chronic kidney disease.

Melissa Yanover founded Kidney Associates of Colorado in 2007. Prior to that, Dr. Yanover practiced with a large nephrology group in Lakewood, Colorado, for 25 years. She earned her M.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. Dr. Yanover continued her post-graduate training at Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago before completing her nephrology fellowship at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Melissa is the medical director of two Fresenius Medical Center dialysis clinics and a hospital acute dialysis program. Her colleagues have recognized her as a 5280 Top Doctor several times.

Dr. Yanover’s goal is to develop strong relationships with her patients and help them understand and take control of their kidney health. She believes in the team approach to patient care with the patient at the center of the team.

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