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Farsad Afshinnia, MD
Specialty: Nephrology, Internal Medicine
Title: Clinical Associate Professor
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Farsad Afshinnia, MD
Nephrology
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    • Areas of Practice

    Adult general nephrology, ICU nephrology

    Locations
    • Nephrology Clinic | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
      Floor 3 Reception C
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5361       Get Directions
    • Nephrology Clinic | Northville Health Center 39901 Traditions Dr
      Floor 2
      Northville, MI 48168-9493       Get Directions

    Insurance Accepted

    University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.

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    Education & Training

    Medical School or Training
    University of Isfahan, 1995

    Residency
    Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2005

    Fellowships
    University of Michigan Health System, Internal Medicine Nephrology, 2012

    Board Certifications
    Internal Medicine
    Nephrology

    Research Overview

    Chronic Kidney Disease, Metabolomics: The current research involves identification and validation of prognostic metabolites capable of predicting progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) to end stage kidney disease at earlier stages of CKD using targeted and untargeted metabolomic platforms in established cohorts of patients with CKD. To that end the impact of novel biomarkers in risk stratification and early diagnosis, besides their impact on renal and cardiovascular outcomes beyond currently used traditional biomarkers are under investigation.

    Links

    Michigan Research Experts Website

    PubMed Publications

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    Patient Ratings

    176 Patient Ratings

    Patient Comments

    January 3, 2026 - "Outstanding service. Dr Afshinnia answered all my questions. Very thorough. He took his time to make sure that I understood."

    November 13, 2025 - "Dr Afshinnia is kind, professional and thorough. He explains my condition and best ways for me to continue improving my health"

    November 8, 2025 - "It was my first visit and I was very happy with Doctor Afshinnia"

    November 7, 2025 - "Dr Afshinnia was easy to talk to, a good listener, and clear in his recommendations."

    November 5, 2025 - "Dr. Afshinnia is an excellent provider. Thorough, approachable, compassionate and upbeat."

    May 31, 2025 - "Dr. Afshinnia is a great doctor, extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I really appreciate his help over the last [...] years."

    May 16, 2025 - "Dr. Afshinnia is very thorough and informative. I enjoy my visits with him."