Nephrologist, Advocate
Krista Lentine, MD, PhD, is a nephrologist and world-renowned researcher, co-chairing the international work group (KDIGO) that developed guidelines for living kidney donation. Dr. Lentine is professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and medical director of living donation at SSM Health Transplant Center, SLU Hospital. She served as Chair of the OPTN/UNOS Living Donor Committee. Locally, she is a strong patient advocate, dedicated to bettering care through professional education and participating in NKF’s St. Louis Kidney Walk!
