Dr. Piraino’s research interests center on improving outcomes in patients with CKD.
My clinical interest is focused on patients with chronic kidney disease of all stages and causes. I also care for patients with polycystic kidney disease and those with hypertension. I have a special interest in helping patients adopt life style changes to slow progression of chronic kidney disease.
- BS, Biology, University of Pittsburgh, 1970
- MD, Magna cum Laude, AOA, 2nd in Class, Medical College of Pennsylvania, 1977
- Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Health Center, 1980
- Fellowship, Nephrology, University of Pittsburgh Health Center, 1982
Education & Training
Guru P, Prakash R, Sheth H, Burr R, Piraino B. Comparison of Survival of Patients with Heart and Lung Transplants on Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis. Perit Dial Int. 2015 Jan-Feb;35(1):98-101. PMID: 25700463.
Vassalotti J, Pirano B. Loss of Kidney Function with Aging is a Patient Safety Hazard. American Journal of Kidney Disease. 2013; 62: 217-219.
Vassalotti JA, Piraino B, Szczech LA. A decade after the KDOQI CKD guidelines: impact on the National Kidney Foundation. Am J Kidney Dis. 2012 Nov;60(5):689-91. PMID: 23067630.
Piraino B, Wyman AE, Sheth H. Examination of survival after transfer from peritoneal dialysis to hemodialysis. Adv Perit Dial. 2012;28:64-7. PMID: 23311216.
Piraino B, Bernardini J, Brown E, Figueiredo A, Johnson DW, Lye WC, Price V, Ramalakshmi S, Szeto CC. ISPD position statement on reducing the risks of peritoneal dialysis-related infections. Perit Dial Int. 2011 Nov-Dec;31(6):614-30. Aug 31. PMID: 21880990.
Sheth H, Bernardini J, Burr R, Lee S, Miller RG, Shields M, Vergis EN, Piraino B. Clostridium difficile infections in outpatient dialysis cohort. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2010 Jan;31(1):89-91. PMID: 19929691.
Qamar M, Bender F, Rault R, Piraino B. The United States' perspectives on home dialysis. Adv Chronic Kidney Dis. 2009 May;16(3):189-97. PMID: 19393969.
Fried L, Hebah N, Finkelstein F, Piraino B. Association of Kt/V and creatinine clearance with outcomes in anuric peritoneal dialysis patients. Am J Kidney Dis. 2008 Dec;52(6):1122-30. PMID: 18617306.
- Recipient of the William S. McEllroy Award for the UPSOM Medical Alumni Association, 2007
- Plenary Speaker Stephan Vas Memroial Lecture International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis, 2008
- Zellerman Awardee International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis, 2011
- Fellow of the National Kidney Foundation, 2011
- President of the National Kidney Foundation, 2012-2014
- Fellow of the American College of Physicians, 2012
- 225th Anniversary Medallion from the University of Pittsburgh, 2013
- Faculty Distinguished Service Award University of Pittsburgh, 2014
- Special Recognition Award, Dedication to Commitment and Quality UPMC, 2015
- Gift of Life Legacy of Leadership Awardee from the NKF, 2016
