FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 12, 2020
Dr. Michael Bourla Joins Nephrology Team at Saratoga Hospital
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., August 12, 2020—Dr. Michael Bourla is the newest member of Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Nephrology. He joins three nephrologists and two nurse practitioners in the growing practice, which sees patients in Saratoga Springs, Malta and Glens Falls.
Nephrologists are doctors who treat diseases and conditions that affect the kidneys and their ability to function. Demand for these specialists is on the rise, in part because of an increase in diabetes, the most frequent cause of chronic kidney disease. Since kidney disease is more common in people 65 and older, an aging population also is fueling this demand.
“With Dr. Bourla on our team, we can increase access to much-needed nephrology care in our community, and that will make a difference for patients who have chronic kidney disease,” said Dr. Rachid Daoui, chief of the Division of Nephrology at Saratoga Hospital. “The sooner we diagnose chronic kidney disease, the sooner we can partner with patients on managing their condition, preventing complications and improving their prognosis.”
A graduate of Duke University, Bourla earned his medical degree at Albert Einstein school of Medicine in New York City. He completed an internship and residency at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, followed by a two-year clinical fellowship in nephrology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Bourla is board certified in internal medicine.
For an appointment with Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Nephrology, call 518-581-1415. To learn more, go to www.saratogahospital.org.
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About Saratoga Hospital: Saratoga Hospital is the Saratoga region’s leading healthcare provider and the only acute-care facility in Saratoga County. The hospital’s multispecialty practice, Saratoga Hospital Medical Group, provides care at more than 20 locations, ensuring easy access to programs and services that can have the greatest impact on individual and community health. Saratoga Hospital has maintained Magnet designation for nursing excellence since 2004. The hospital is an affiliate of the Albany Med Health System, which also includes Albany Med, Columbia Memorial Health and Glens Falls Hospital. The region’s largest locally governed health system, it has 1,520 beds, more than 800 physicians and 125 outpatient locations. For more information: www.saratogahospital.org or www.facebook.com/SaratogaHospital.
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