Cabrini virtual GP education – Management updates in diabetic nephropathy

Management updates in diabetic nephropathy.

Learning outcomes

• Describe the four pillars of management in diabetic nephropathy
• Identify the considerations in secondary hypertension
• Outline the importance of CKD shared care and when to refer to a Nephrologist

Biography

Dr Dov Degen, General Physician, Nephrologist

Dr Dov Degen is a dual trained Nephrologist and General Medicine Physician with Peri-operative experience. He have a public appointment at Eastern Health and private rooms at Central Park Specialist Centre. With a passion for medical education, Dr Degen is a Teaching Associate at Monash University and former Director of Physician Education.

Dr Degen has extensive medical experience in diverse areas, with particular interests in diabetic nephropathy, hypertension, mental health (including lithium nephropathy), metabolic syndrome, palliative care, and chronic disease management.

As an active mental health advocate for SANE Australia and Beyond Blue, Dr Degen takes pride in considering patients’ psychosocial and mental health concerns, which enables him to deliver holistic care.