Transplant Neph | Medical Director | DD Kidney Transplant | Associate Professor @MayoClinic AZ. Alum @TempleIM @HopkinsNeph @JohnsHopkinsSPH #ConflictNephrology
Phoenix, AZ
Joined December 2012
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🔥Tweetorial Alert 🔥
🍩Donut Hole and Medicare Part D.
What does that mean? Why should I care as a physician?
⬇️is a tweetorial on Medicare Part D and donut hole.
📌Disclosure: all donuts taste good but this one is bitter!
Sami Alasfar, MD, MPH, FASN retweeted
Week three for our incoming nephrology fellows, Dr. Ahmed Elsaidi and Dr. Jeremy Fukushima. Exciting time in orientation and onboarding!👏👏
Sami Alasfar, MD, MPH, FASN retweeted
Proud moment for the team at Mayo Clinic Arizona, celebrating 100+ robotic kidney transplants! This milestone reflects the dedication of our surgeons, transplant nephrologists, anesthesiologists, nurses, coordinators, and entire multidisciplinary team working to advance transplant care and improve patient recovery.
None of this would be possible without the incredible generosity of organ donors and donor families. Their gift makes every transplant possible. Grateful to all who helped us reach this milestone. #KidneyTransplant #RoboticSurgery #Transplantation @MayoClinic @MayoAZSurg @MayoTransplant
Sami Alasfar, MD, MPH, FASN retweeted
On this “Thank a Resident Week”, we extended our gratitude to our amazing group of Nephrology & Renal Transplant fellows at Mayo Clinic Arizona! Thank you for all what you do to provide great care to our patients, support each other and advance the science with scholarly work!
Sami Alasfar, MD, MPH, FASN retweeted
Last day. Last session. Transplant Update at the Mayo Clinic Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation Update for the Clinician 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona 🌵@MayoClinicNeph
An outstanding closing to the meeting with a strong focus on the evolving landscape of kidney transplantation.
• Sami Alasfar, M.D., M.P.H. – Deceased Donor Director, Mayo Clinic Arizona @SamiAlasfar
• Pooja Budhiraja, M.B.B.S. – Living Donor Director, Mayo Clinic Arizona
• Harini Chakkera, M.D., M.P.H. – Chair, Division of Nephrology, Mayo Clinic Arizona
From advancing living donor strategies to optimizing deceased donor utilization and shaping the future direction of transplant nephrology, this session highlighted leadership, innovation, and collaboration at its best.
A fitting and impactful conclusion to an exceptional meeting. 🌟👏
Sami Alasfar, MD, MPH, FASN retweeted
😊 Wonderful evening at the Faculty Reception and Dinner during the Mayo Clinic Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation Update for the Clinician 2026 in Scottsdale 🌵@MayoClinicNeph
Thank you for your strong leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to advancing nephrology across all three Mayo Clinic sites.
• Vesna D. Garovic, M.D., Ph.D. – Chair, Rochester
• Harini A. Chakkera, M.D., M.P.H. – Chair, Arizona
• LaTonya J. Hickson, M.D. – Chair, Florida
Grateful for the opportunity to connect leadership across all three sites in one room — aligned in mission, collaborative in spirit, and fully committed to advancing kidney care across the Mayo enterprise.
An evening of meaningful dialogue, shared strategy, and strong collegiality. @poojabudh
Sami Alasfar, MD, MPH, FASN retweeted
@MayoClinicNeph
Followed by my fun talk to ensure the audience learn while having fun at the same time; understanding the risk factor and how to manage Opportunitistic Infections post transplant! Of course, Kidney wins the battle. Bye bye infection!
If you’re a trainee interested in learning more about #nephrology, consider this opportunity to deepen your knowledge, connect with mentors, and gain hands-on experience in key nephrology topics.
swnephrologyconference.org/t…
Join us in #Scottsdale AZ 🌵 at the Southwest #Nephrology Conference for hot topics & key updates in nephrology and transplant.
Limited scholarships available for trainees plus access to the interactive Trainee Summit!
Register: swnephrologyconference.org/r…
Join us Feb 13–15 in Scottsdale for the #MayoClinic Nephrology, Hypertension & Kidney Transplantation Update with cutting-edge clinical insights. tinyurl.com/bdhzawc3
Sami Alasfar, MD, MPH, FASN retweeted
Incredibly proud of our transplant team — 56 robotic kidney transplants in our first year of the program. Looking forward to building on this momentum in 2026. 🤖🩺
@MayoTransplant @MCTransplntSurg @MayoClinic @ASTSChimera @StephOharaMD @nnk_tx_hpb @CarrieJadlowiec @MathurAmitK
Sami Alasfar, MD, MPH, FASN retweeted
Our Arizona transplant teams performed a record 917 solid organ transplants in 2025. Another milestone that distinguishes us as a "Category One" transplant center. We honor all donors for their selfless gift.
Santa Nephrologists and their budding nephrons delivering gifts to the kidney & pancreas transplant team @MayoClinic Arizona! Happy holidays! 🎁 🎊
Sami Alasfar, MD, MPH, FASN retweeted
Join us for the Mayo Clinic Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation Update 2026 in in Scottsdale, AZ🌵@poojabudh
February 13-15, 2026
📍 Location: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, AZ
Register here:
ce.mayo.edu/nephrology/conte…
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Sami Alasfar, MD, MPH, FASN retweeted
Walking in Gratitude: A Day to Celebrate Our Donors.@MayoTransplant @MayoClinicNepAZ @SamiAlasfar @Blankmd22
Sami Alasfar, MD, MPH, FASN retweeted
We are very excited to welcome our incoming Nephrology Fellows starting July 2026! Welcome Dr. Ahmed Elsaidi & Dr. Jeremy Fukushima to the Mayo Nephrology family!🎉🎊👏
Sami Alasfar, MD, MPH, FASN retweeted
A wonderful dinner with our Nephrology and Transplant fellows! We are grateful for this amazing group! Their dedication, curiosity, and camaraderie make our program so special. Proud and grateful for this team! 🙌
Transplant RCT alert
Tac/mTOR/pred regimen VS tac/MMF/pred regimen in older kidney txp recipients
📌 did not affect graft outcomes
📌 did not increase risk of rejection
📌 did not affect risk of CMV, BK, or skin cancers
📌 more side effects
journals.lww.com/jasn/fullte…
IVIG, despite being one of the most commonly used treatments for AMR has never been rigorously assessed in the past.
📌 New VIPAR RCT on chronic active AMR in kidney transplants: IVIG 1g/kg monthly showed stabilization of allograft histology & slower eGFR decline vs no-IVIG
Sami Alasfar, MD, MPH, FASN retweeted
Were you told you’re ineligible for a #kidneytransplant due to a high BMI? See the experts at @MayoClinic’s Kidney Transplant Metabolic Program. #Obesity @AleksandraKukl9 @tydiwan
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Sami Alasfar, MD, MPH, FASN retweeted
👏 The 34th Annual Mayo Nephrology Collaborative Group Meeting at Kidney Week
Dr. Julia Ingelfinger of Massachusetts General Hospital as our distinguished speaker
🎙️“A Field Guide to AI for Nephrologists – Cointelligence or Cooptation?”
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