# Robert Provenzano

Robert Provenzano is an American nephrologist. He is also an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine.

## Affiliations

Robert works with several professional societies and advisory boards. He is past-President of the Renal Physicians Association, immediate past-Chair of the Board of Trustees for the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, and an active member of the American Society of Nephrology and the American Society of Transplantation, and a fellow of the American College of Physicians.
Provenzano is also a member of the Michigan State Medical Society, Wayne County Medical Society, American Medical Association, International Society of Nephrology, Transplant Society of Michigan, American Society of Apheresis, International Society of Peritoneoscopists, and International Society of Blood Purification.

## Education

He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Michigan University and a Doctor of Medicine degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency at St John Hospital and Medical Center. His nephrology fellowship was completed at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI.

## Awards

* 2008 - Voted "Top Doc" Detroit Hour Magazine
* 2006 - Voted "Top Doc" Detroit Hour Magazine
* 2004 - American Association of Kidney Patients “Visionary Award”
* 2004 - Voted "Top Doc" Hour Detroit Magazine
* 2003 - Voted “Top Doc” Consumer's Checkbook Magazine
* 1997 - NKF of Michigan Distinguished Service Award
* 1995 - Elected as member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
* 1995 - Voted "Top Doc" Detroit Monthly Magazine
* 1993 - Voted "Top Doc" Detroit Monthly Magazine
* 1991 - Certificate of Appreciation, Detroit Kiwanis Club
* 1990 - Instructor of the Year, Department of Medicine, St. John Hospital & Medical Center

## Interests

His research interests include anemia management in chronic kidney disease (CKD), applying quality measures to CKD care, medical finance, application of membrane technology to plasmapheresis, and low-dose immunosuppression in kidney transplantation.
Provenzano has lectured and served on many speakers’ bureaus about the topics of anemia and CKD and medical finance. Through his work in developing a CKD tool kit for physicians, he has helped to ensure doctors and patients have tools to make important health decisions.

## Clinical practice

Provenzano is the former chief operating officer (COO) of St. Clair Specialty Physicians (SCSP) in Detroit, MI.
SCSP provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for kidney patients and is nationally recognized as a leading nephrology practice. SCSP was founded in 1977 with the addition of Provenzano to the practice of Joseph M. Beals. The company now employs over 30 physicians with over 70 support staff. In spite of this growth, SCSP insists its dedication to patient service has remained their primary focus.

## Licensure and board certification

* 1988 - Diplomate in the Subspecialty of Nephrology
* 1986 - State of Michigan, Permanent License #47354
* 1986 - Diplomate of the Board of Internal Medicine
* 1983 - Certified, National Board of Medical Examiners (USMLE)

## Program development

* 2000 - Developed and implemented Early Renal Insufficiency Clinic (ERIC), St. John Hospital and Medical Center
* 1996 - Initiated Urea Kinetic modeling program to CAPD patients to assess adequacy of dialysis.
* 1995 - Instrumental in initiating process creating an Independent Practice Association (IPA) linking dialysis systems of SJH, Wayne State University and Mt. Clemens General Hospital & other private nephrology groups (~1200 patients).
* 1992 - Developing QA/CQI programs - Department of Nephrology.
* 1992 - Developed Plasmapheresis Program based on Membrane technology rather than centrifugation, SJH & MC.
* 1990 - Developed Kidney & Pancreas Transplant Program.
* 1990 - Developed and staffed Nephrology Fellowship Program.
* 1988 - Developed Instructional Program for Percutaneous Placement of Tenckhoff Dialysis Catheters.
* 1988 - Participated in organization of St. John Dialysis Center expansion from two unit (~75 patient base) to five unit (~650 patient base).
* 1988 - Participated in expansion of acute dialysis program, currently providing services to nine regional hospitals.
* 1988 - Initiated ICU Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) Program SJH & MC.
* 1988 - Initiated Urea Kinetic Modeling program to hemodialysis patients to assess adequacy of dialysis.
* 1988 - Developed Nephrology teaching program (resident), St. John Hospital and Medical Center
* 1987 - Developed Continuous Dialytic Therapy Program during Fellowship, Henry Ford Hospital.

## Advisory boards

* 2005 - Scientific Advisory Board; Advanced Magnetics, Inc.
* 2004 - External Advisory Committee; Comprehensive Center for Health Disparities -Chronic Kidney Disease, National Institutes of Health Grant Number 1 U54 RR019234
* 2002 - Pancreas Ad Hoc Advisory Committee-Certificate of Need Commission State of Michigan Department of Community Health
* 2001 - Chronic Kidney Disease Leadership Advisory Board – Ortho Biotech
* 2001 - Scientific Advisory Board Renal Disease Management, Inc.
* 2000 - Chronic Renal Insufficiency and Anemia Regional Board - Baxter International
* 2000 - Chronic Kidney Disease - National Advisory Board - Amgen

## Hospital appointments

* 2001 - Consulting Staff, St. John North Shores Hospital
* 1997 - Consulting Staff, Vencor Hospital
* 1997 - Consulting Staff, Cottage Hospital
* 1995-98 - Member, Hospital Quality Assurance Committee, St. John Hospital & Medical Center
* 1995-96 - Vice Chief, Department of Internal Medicine, St. John Hospital & Medical Center
* 1995–2001 - Chair, Medicine Quality Assurance Committee, St. John Hospital & Medical Center
* 1995-96 - Vice Chief, Department of Internal Medicine, St. John Hospital & Medical Center
* 1994 - Director, Nephrology Fellowship Program, St. John Hospital and Medical Center
* 1994 - Medical Director, FMC Conner Hemodialysis Unit, Detroit, MI
* 1993-95 - Executive Committee of the Medical Staff, St. John Hospital & Medical Center
* 1993 - Vice Chief, Section of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, St. John Hospital and Medical Center
* 1992 - Senior Active Staff, St. John Hospital & Medical Center
* 1992 - Co-director, Plasmapheresis Program, St. John Hospital & Medical Center
* 1990 - Medical Director, Transplantation Services, St. John Hospital & Medical Center
* 1990 - Medical Director, Acute Dialysis Programs, St. John Hospital & Medical Center
* 1989 - Consulting Staff, Mount Clemens General Hospital
* 1988-96 - Member, Investigational Review Board St. John Hospital & Medical Center
* 1988-89 - Junior Active Staff, St. John Hospital & Medical Center
* 1988 - Senior Active Staff, Bon Secours Hospital
* 1988 - Consulting Staff, St. Joseph's Hospital (East & West)
* 1988 - Consulting Staff, Macomb Center Hospital
* 1988-94 - Medical Director, Hemodialysis Unit Warren, MI
* 1988 - Director, Kidney Stone Clinic, St. John Hospital & Medical Center

## Society appointments

* 2005 -, Renal Physicians Association, Washington, D.C.
* 2004- - Chair Board of Trustees-National Kidney Foundation of Michigan
* 2003–2005 - President-Elect Renal Physicians Association, Washington, D.C.
* 2003–2004 - 1st Chair Board of Trustees-National Kidney Foundation of Michigan
* 2002–2003 - 2nd Vice-Chair Board of Trustees-National Kidney Foundation of Michigan
* 2001 - Ex-Officio Member, Transplant Society of Michigan
* 2001 - Chair of Finance Subcommittee, Great Lakes Transplantation Association
* 2001–2003 - Treasurer/Secretary, Renal Physicians Association, Washington, D.C.
* 2001–2003 - Chair of Finance Subcommittee (Renal Physicians Association)
* 2001–2003 - President, Great Lakes Transplantation Association
* 2001–2003 - Chair, Scientific Advisory Board, National Kidney Foundation of Michigan
* 2001–2005 - Member, Medical Review Board - FORUM of End Stage Renal Disease Networks
* 1999 - Board of Directors, Renal Physicians Association, Washington, D.C.
* 1998–2001 - President, Renal Network of the Upper Midwest, Inc., St. Paul, Minnesota
* 1998–2005 - Member, FORUM of End Stage Renal Disease Networks Quality Improvement Committee
* 1997–2000 - Public Policy Committee, National Kidney Foundation of Michigan
* 1997–2000 - Advisory Development Committee, National Kidney Foundation of Michigan
* 1996–1998 - Vice President, Renal Network of the Upper Midwest, Inc. (HFCA-End Stage Renal Disease Network 11)
* 1996 - President, Michigan Renal Physicians Association
* 1996 - Member, Michigan State Renal Task Force
* 1995–2002 - National Kidney Foundation, Scientific Advisory Board Executive Committee
* 1994–1995 - Member, Advisory Board, Great Lakes Transplantation Association
* 1994–1995 - Member, Advisory Board, Transplant Society of Michigan

## Consulting appointments

* 2007 - CHF Solutions
* 2005 - Centocor Research & Development, Inc (CNTO)
* 2003 - C.R. BARD
* 2003 - Advanced Magnetics, Inc.
* 2003 - Hoffmann–La Roche
* 2002 - RMS Lifeline Inc. (Baxter)
* 2002 - Amgen
* 2000 - Ortho-Biotech