Dr. Duvuru Geetha is a renowned nephrologist and Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Geetha is a key leader in the fields of vasculitis and glomerular disease. She serves as the Associate Director of the Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center and Co-Director of the Johns Hopkins Glomerular Disease Clinic.
Education and Training
Dr. Geetha earned her medical degree from Madras Medical College in India and completed her Internal Medicine training in the U.K. She further trained in the U.S., completing her Internal Medicine residency in York, PA, and a fellowship in nephrology at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. She joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 1998 and has since established herself as a pioneer in her specialty.
Clinical and Research Expertise
Dr. Geetha specializes in:
- Vasculitis: With a particular focus on ANCA-associated vasculitis and IgA vasculitis.
- Glomerular Diseases: Including membranous nephropathy.
- Renal Transplant: Researching BK virus nephropathy and related complications.
Her work includes directing clinical trials and advancing treatment protocols for systemic vasculitis and glomerular diseases.
Clinical Trials Leadership
Dr. Geetha has led and contributed to several landmark clinical trials, including:
- RAVE Trial: Studying rituximab in ANCA-associated vasculitis.
- MENTOR Trial: Comparing rituximab versus cyclosporine for idiopathic membranous nephropathy.
- BREVAS Trial: Investigating belimumab with azathioprine for granulomatosis with polyangiitis and microscopic polyangiitis.
- ADVOCATE Trial: Evaluating avacopan for ANCA-associated vasculitis.
Academic Contributions and Achievements
- Professional Affiliations:
- Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN).
- Member of the Royal College of Physicians (U.K.).
- Awards and Honors:
Inducted into the Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence, recognizing her outstanding contributions to patient care and clinical teaching.
Research Interests
Dr. Geetha's research focuses on:
- Kidney involvement in systemic vasculitis.
- Clinical trials in glomerular diseases, including idiopathic membranous nephropathy.
- Renal transplant outcomes, particularly related to BK virus nephropathy.
Her team continues to explore innovative treatments for vasculitis and glomerular diseases through clinical trials and collaborative studies.
Affiliated Centers and Institutes
- Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center
- Johns Hopkins Glomerular Disease Clinic
Dr. Geetha’s dedication to advancing nephrology through research, clinical care, and education has established her as a leader in the field, improving outcomes for patients worldwide
