Dr. Thomas Nickolas, a nephrologist at New York Presbyterian Hospital tells us what we can do to keep our kidneys in good health. He also tells us what cholesterol is and how you can keep your cholesterol levels low.

Dr. Thomas Nickolas, MD, MS, a kidney specialist (nephrologist) at New York-Presbyterian Hospital sat down and chatted with GetHealthyHarlem.org about the different types of treatments to help a person whose kidneys are no longer working.

March 11, 2025 is World Kidney Day!

Dr. Thomas Nickolas, MD, MS, talks to us about what kidney failure is and how you can find out if you have it. Dr. Nickolas is a nephrologist (kidney disease doctor) at New York Presbyterian Hospital in Northern Manhattan. He sees a lot of patients who come in too late after their kidneys are already failing when there's not much that can be done. He encourages people to come in earlier so he can help people keep their kidneys from failing.

Dr. Thomas Nickolas, MD, MS is a nephrologist (a kidney disease doctor) in Northern Manhattan. Here he talks about who is at risk for getting kidney disease and what you can do to lower your chances of getting it.

Dr. Thomas Nickolas, MD, MS, who had excellent mentors in nephrology while he was in medical school, decided to become a nephrologist himself. He is currently working at New York Presbyterian Hospital in Washington Heights.