Temi-Ete I. Ediale, MD, MPH

I’ve always been fascinated by how the human body works, especially the kidneys. When I take care of patients, I don’t just look at test results—I take time to listen and understand them as a whole person.

Building trust with my patients is very important to me. I try to always be kind, available, and helpful so they feel supported and know what’s going on with their health.

My main goal is to figure out what’s causing a person’s kidney problems. If possible, I work to help the kidneys get better. If the damage can’t be reversed, I focus on slowing the disease down so it doesn’t get worse. For people whose kidneys have stopped working, I help them live the best life they can and stay active in the things they care about.

Taking care of people with kidney disease is a true honor. It means a lot to me when I can help someone feel better or delay the need for treatments like dialysis. This is what patient-centered kidney care means to me.