Chronic Kidney Disease in Primary Care: Managing Stage 3 with eConsult Support
Dr. Sagar Nigwekar, MD, MMSc | March 25, 2026 | 11-12 PM CDT
What you'll learn:
- Stratify CKD stage 3 risk using eGFR trends and albuminuria to guide monitoring frequency and treatment intensity
- Implement kidney-protective therapy in primary care, including blood pressure optimization and appropriate use of ACEi/ARBs and SGLT2 inhibitors
- Establish a practical monitoring plan for CKD stage 3 patients addressing labs, medication safety, and cardiovascular risk reduction
- Distinguish CKD presentations manageable in primary care from those requiring nephrology input or expedited referral
- Utilize eConsults effectively to obtain nephrology guidance for CKD management in primary care
About the presenter
Sagar Nigwekar, MD, MMSc, is Co-Director of the Kidney Research Center at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and Medical Director of the Chelsea Fresenius Kidney Care facility. He received his medical degree from the University of Mumbai in India and his Master’s in Medical Sciences degree from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Nigwekar trained in nephrology at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital’s Joint Nephrology Fellowship program.
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