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Nondiscrimination Statement Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

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Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

Steven C. Borkan, MD

Nephrologist

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About

Steven C. Borkan, MD, is a board-certified nephrologist at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and an associate professor of nephrology at Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine. Dr. Borkan is the senior author of nearly 40 peer-reviewed publications, and he has been a principal investigator for the NIH for about 20 years. His research is focused on cellular mechanisms of ischemic acute renal failure. Dr. Borkan is known for his memorable and enjoyable teaching style. He has received several awards for excellence in teaching from medical students, house staff, and colleagues at BMC. Most recently, he was a finalist for the Metcalf Teaching Award at Boston University for full-time faculty and received the Grant V. Rodkey award from the Massachusetts Medical Society for significant contributions to medical student education and mentoring.

  • Departments

  • Specialties

    Medical education, ischemic acute renal failure, renal diseases

  • Contact

    617.638.7330

  • Primary Location

    650 Albany Street
    5th Floor, Suite 504
    Boston, MA 02118

  • Administrative Title

    Associate Professor of Medicine, Nephrology, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine

  • Residency

    Internal Medicine, Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, 1980-1985

  • Fellowship

    Nephrology, University of Chicago, 1985-1986; Nephrology, Boston University Medical Center, 1987-1989

  • Education

    University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 1980

  • Board Certifications

    Internal Medicine and Nephrology, American Board of Internal Medicine

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