Michael Blumenkrantz MD, FACP, FACN, CNSP
Diplomate, American Boards of Internal Medicine, Nephrology and Clinical Nutrition

Dr. Michael Blumenkrantz was educated at Columbia College and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He spent three years in post-graduate training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, trained in London at the National Heart Hospital and Royal Post-Graduate Hammersmith. Dr Blumenkrantz continued his training in nephrology at the Wadsworth VAH and UCLA, worked at the Pritikin Center and he remained in academic medicine, for 10 years where he did extensive clinical research and achieved the rank of Associate Professor of Medicine, (step three, in residence), at UCLA School of Medicine.

Dr. Blumenkrantz became nationally and internationally known for his work in kidney disease, dialysis and clinical nutrition, {80 + publications), lecturing and discussing cases nationally as well as an invited visiting Professor at numerous international institutions.

“Dr. B” has been in clinical practice for over 40 years where he enjoys seeing patients with a broad range of often complicated and complex medical problems; he emphasizes preventive medicine and nutrition in his practice with a warm and engaging personality. He enjoys taking care of and educating patients from a broad range of geographic, socio- economic backgrounds, and has been able to teach them so that they understand their often-complex medical problems and treatment options.

Dr. Blumenkrantz has been doing medical/legal evaluations for over 30 years, (over 700 cases). His areas of expertise include internal medicine, metabolic disorders, diabetes and diabetic kidney disease, critical care, geriatric/nursing home, clinical nutrition and TPN as well as kidney disease, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and hypertension. He has testified in approximately 170 depositions and 40 trials.

Dr. Blumenkrantz is very articulate and has developed a remarkable ability to serve as a very effective communicator and educator either explaining medical concepts to a patient, a lawyer, a jury, or in the form of a written report. 

Dr. Blumenkrantz will be glad to discuss any prospective case or medical problem with you. You may contact him for copies of his CV, bibliography, and fee schedule.

Dr. Blumenkrantz is an effective and persuasive expert.

Biographical Sketch.

MD; FACP (Fellowship American College of Physicians); FACN (Fellow American College of Nutrition); CNSP (Certified Nutrition Support Physician); Diplomate, Boards Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Nutrition