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Katherine Rizzolo, MD

Assistant Professor

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Medicine

Nephrology

MD, Tufts University School of Medicine
BA, Tufts University

Pronouns: she/her/hers

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ORCID : 0000-0001-6197-5256

Dr. Rizzolo received her medical degree from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts, and her residency and chief residency in internal medicine at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. She completed a clinical and research and chief fellowship in nephrology at the University of Colorado in 2023. Her research interests center on utilizing mixed-methods and implementation science methodology to improve access to kidney care for underserved communities disproportionately impacted by kidney disease, especially Latinx and immigrant populations. She is a research fellow in Boston University’s Evans Center for Implementation and Improvement Sciences from 2023-2025.

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Rizzolo K, Robledo K, Rupa Bavi S, Juarez-Colunga E, Murray R, Sharma P, Cervantes L. Trainee Awareness of Transplant Barriers for Undocumented Immigrants. J Immigr Minor Health. 2026 Feb 03. PMID: 41634511

Welles CC, Rizzolo K, Gorman C, Camacho C, McBeth L, Becerra-Ashby E, Peters R, Schwartz N, Cervantes L. Private Insurance for Undocumented Latino Immigrants: A Qualitative Study of a Marketplace-Like Model. J Gen Intern Med. 2025 Nov 10. PMID: 41212356

Cervantes L, Rizzolo K, Ressalam J, Maw A, Golestaneh L, Tuot DS, Flythe JE, Ndumele CE, Wong G, Glasgow RE. Adaptation of Navigate-Kidney: A Community Health Worker Intervention for People With Kidney Disease. Kidney Int Rep. 2026 Jan; 11(1):62-75. PMID: 41541772; PMCID: PMC12799562; DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2025.10.011;

Rizzolo K, Schold JD, Noreen SM, Toll A, Powe NR, Cervantes L. Citizenship Status and Deceased Organ Donation in the USA. Kidney Int Rep. 2026 Feb; 11(2):103668. PMID: 41502801; PMCID: PMC12769138; DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2025.10.025;

Rizzolo K, Villegas L, Cervantes L. The national landscape of kidney transplantation for undocumented immigrants: advancing kidney transplantation equity. Kidney Int. 2025 Jun; 107(6):976-979. PMID: 40404260

Arnaoudova I, Wilson C, Rizzolo K, Shen J, Ehtesham N, Wilson J, Golestaneh L. Uptake of Peritoneal Dialysis by Minoritized Patients: The Role of Modality Education. Kidney360. 2025 May 01; 6(5):793-804. PMID: 39899379; PMCID: PMC12136653; DOI: 10.34067/KID.0000000702;

Cervantes L, Rizzolo K, Tummalapalli SL, Wainstein M, Glasgow RE, Jolles MP. Use of a Context- and Equity-Focused Implementation Science Framework to Aid the Design of Clinical Trials. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2025 Jun 01; 36(6):1197-1200. PMID: 39823190; PMCID: PMC12147963; DOI: 10.1681/ASN.0000000633;

Rizzolo K, Dubey M, Feldman KE, Powe NR, Cervantes L. Provision of Home Dialysis and Vascular Access for Undocumented Immigrants with Kidney Failure in the USA. J Gen Intern Med. 2025 Jul; 40(9):2150-2152. PMID: 39753810; PMCID: PMC12325128; DOI: 10.1007/s11606-024-09323-3;

Cervantes L, Jolles MP, Rizzolo K, Golestaneh L, Glasgow RE. Contributions from the Implementation Science Field to Clinical Trial Design for Kidney Research: Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Studies. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2024 Dec 10; 36(7):1442-1445. PMID: 39671246; PMCID: PMC12187219; DOI: 10.1681/ASN.0000000596;

Rizzolo K, Murray R, Teakell J, Kerns E, Acharya P, Patel P, Sharma P, Cervantes L. Immigration Status Checks, Emergency Medicaid Utilization, and Health Care Access for Uninsured Individuals with Kidney Disease. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2025 Feb 01; 36(2):308-310. PMID: 39621432; PMCID: PMC11801740; DOI: 10.1681/ASN.0000000589;

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Rizzolo K, Jauregui RG, Teakell J, Chonchol M, Waikar SS, Cervantes L. Home Dialysis for Latinx Individuals Living with Kidney Failure: A Qualitative Study of Interdisciplinary Dialysis Clinicians. Kidney360. 2025 Jan 01; 6(1):86-94.View Related Profiles.

Rizzolo, Katherine
Waikar, Sushrut

PMID: 39531314; PMCID: PMC11793184; DOI: 10.34067/KID.0000000642;

Rizzolo K, Gardner C, Camacho C, Gonzalez Jauregui R, Waikar SS, Chonchol M, Cervantes L. In-Center Hemodialysis Experiences Among Latinx Adults: A Qualitative Study. Kidney Med. 2024 Nov; 6(11):100902.View Related Profiles.

Rizzolo, Katherine
Waikar, Sushrut

PMID: 39435308; PMCID: PMC11491710; DOI: 10.1016/j.xkme.2024.100902;

Porteny T, Kennefick K, Lynch M, Velasquez AM, Damron KC, Rosas S, Allen J, Weiner DE, Kalloo S, Rizzolo K, Ladin K. The Need for Culturally Tailored CKD Education in Older Latino Patients and Their Families. Am J Kidney Dis. 2025 Feb; 85(2):253-261. PMID: 39127400

Rizzolo K, Rockey N, Cervantes L. Centering marginalized voices in advocacy for equitable policy change in kidney disease. Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens. 2024 Nov 01; 33(6):647-651. PMID: 38873772

Rizzolo K, Rockey N, Camacho C, Gardner C, Giusti S, Cervantes L. The Transplant Experience for Undocumented Immigrant Patients Formerly Receiving Emergency Dialysis and Caregivers. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Feb 05; 7(2):e2354602. PMID: 38421652; PMCID: PMC10905299; DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.54602;

Rizzolo K, Golestaneh L. The Role of Peer Support for Minoritized Individuals With Kidney Disease. Kidney Int Rep. 2024 Mar; 9(3):497-500. PMID: 38481498; PMCID: PMC10927465; DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2024.01.023;

Rizzolo K, Shen JI. Barriers to home dialysis and kidney transplantation for socially disadvantaged individuals. Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens. 2024 Jan 01; 33(1):26-33. PMID: 38014998

Rockey N, Cervantes L, LeMasters K, Rizzolo K. Challenging Health Inequities in Incarceration: a Call for Equitable Care for Kidney Disease and Hypertension. Curr Hypertens Rep. 2023 Dec; 25(12):437-445. PMID: 37773248

Rizzolo K, Cervantes L, Wilhalme H, Vasilyev A, Shen JI. Differences in Outcomes by Place of Origin among Hispanic Patients with Kidney Failure. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2023 Dec 01; 34(12):2013-2023. PMID: 37755821; PMCID: PMC10703086; DOI: 10.1681/ASN.0000000000000239;

Rizzolo K, Feldman KE, Dubey M, Powe NR, Cervantes L. The Absence of State-Wide Policy on Providing Standard Dialysis Care for Undocumented Immigrants: Challenges and Opportunities. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2024 Jan 01; 19(1):98-100. PMID: 37678227; PMCID: PMC10843218; DOI: 10.2215/CJN.0000000000000308;

Cassidy D, Rizzolo K, Powe NR, Cervantes L. Beyond state borders: transforming dialysis care for undocumented immigrants. Nat Rev Nephrol. 2023 Sep; 19(9):539-540. PMID: 37380892

Cassidy D, Rizzolo K, Powe NR, Cervantes L. Author Correction: Beyond state borders: transforming dialysis care for undocumented immigrants. Nat Rev Nephrol. 2023 Sep; 19(9):619. PMID: 37474672

Rizzolo K, Gonzalez Jauregui R, Barrientos I, Teakell J, Camacho C, Chonchol M, Waikar SS, Cervantes L. Barriers and Facilitators to Home Dialysis Among Latinx Patients with Kidney Disease. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 Aug 01; 6(8):e2328944.View Related Profiles.

Rizzolo, Katherine
Waikar, Sushrut

PMID: 37581885; PMCID: PMC10427944; DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.28944;

Cervantes L, Rizzolo K, Indovina KA, Camacho C, Hazel CA, Alamillo X, Chandler M, Chonchol M, Welles CC, Steiner JF, Hasnain-Wynia R. Assessment of a Peer Support Group Intervention for Undocumented Latinx Immigrants With Kidney Failure. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 Jun 01; 6(6):e2319277. PMID: 37342039; PMCID: PMC10285568; DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.19277;

Rizzolo K, Dubey M, Feldman KE, Powe NR, Cervantes L. Access to Kidney Care for Undocumented Immigrants Across the United States. Ann Intern Med. 2023 Jun; 176(6):877-879. PMID: 37094340

Cervantes L, Rizzolo K, Tummalapalli SL, Powe NR. Economic Impact of a Change in Medicaid Coverage Policy for Dialysis Care of Undocumented Immigrants. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2023 Jul 01; 34(7):1132-1134. PMID: 37022116; PMCID: PMC10356160; DOI: 10.1681/ASN.0000000000000139;

Rizzolo K, Faucett A, Kendrick J. Implications of Antiabortion Laws on Patients with Kidney Disease in Pregnancy. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2023 Feb 01; 18(2):276-278. PMID: 36754012; PMCID: PMC10103201; DOI: 10.2215/CJN.0000000000000027;

Rizzolo K, Al-Rousan T, Cervantes L. Dialysis Decision Making and the Patient Experience: Lessons From Pakistan. Kidney Med. 2022 Nov; 4(11):100556. PMID: 36353649; PMCID: PMC9637990; DOI: 10.1016/j.xkme.2022.100556;

Pande M, Grafals M, Rizzolo K, Pomfret E, Kendrick J. Reducing disparities in kidney transplantation for Spanish-speaking patients through creation of a dedicated center. BMC Nephrol. 2022 Jul 15; 23(1):251. PMID: 35840913; PMCID: PMC9283817; DOI: 10.1186/s12882-022-02879-4;

Rizzolo K, Cervantes L, Shen JI. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Home Dialysis Use in the United States: Barriers and Solutions. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2022 Jul; 33(7):1258-1261. PMID: 35440500; PMCID: PMC9257804; DOI: 10.1681/ASN.2022030288;

Rizzolo K, Beck NM, Ambruso SL. Syndromes of Pseudo-Hyperaldosteronism. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2022 Apr; 17(4):581-584. PMID: 35135780; PMCID: PMC8993470; DOI: 10.2215/CJN.14201021;

Cervantes L, Rizzolo K, Klassen D. Organ Procurement and Transplant Equity Among US Residents: The 5% Guideline. Am J Kidney Dis. 2022 Jul; 80(1):139-142. PMID: 34974030; PMCID: PMC9232875; DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2021.11.006;

Rizzolo K, Cervantes L. Barriers and Solutions to Kidney Transplantation for the Undocumented Latinx Community with Kidney Failure. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2021 Oct; 16(10):1587-1589. PMID: 34556499; PMCID: PMC8499002; DOI: 10.2215/CJN.03900321;

Cervantes L, Rizzolo K, Carr AL, Steiner JF, Chonchol M, Powe N, Cukor D, Hasnain-Wynia R. Social and Cultural Challenges in Caring for Latinx Individuals With Kidney Failure in Urban Settings. JAMA Netw Open. 2021 Sep 01; 4(9):e2125838. PMID: 34533567; PMCID: PMC8449281; DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.25838;

Rizzolo K, Cervantes L. Immigration status and end-stage kidney disease: Role of policy and access to care. Semin Dial. 2020 Nov; 33(6):513-522. PMID: 33089565

Novick TK, Rizzolo K, Cervantes L. COVID-19 and Kidney Disease Disparities in the United States. Adv Chronic Kidney Dis. 2020 Sep; 27(5):427-433. PMID: 33308509; PMCID: PMC7309916; DOI: 10.1053/j.ackd.2020.06.005;

Rizzolo K, Novick TK, Cervantes L. Dialysis Care for Undocumented Immigrants With Kidney Failure in the COVID-19 Era: Public Health Implications and Policy Recommendations. Am J Kidney Dis. 2020 Aug; 76(2):255-257. PMID: 32413372; PMCID: PMC7217077; DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2020.05.001;

Algaze I, Phillips L, Inglis P, Lathrop G, Gadbois J, Rizzolo K, Harris NS. Incidence of Mild Cognitive Impairment with Ascending Altitude. High Alt Med Biol. 2020 Jun; 21(2):184-191. PMID: 32282276

This graph shows the total number of publications by year, by first, middle/unknown, or last author.

Bar chart showing 38 publications over 7 distinct years, with a maximum of 11 publications in 2023

Bar chart showing 38 publications over 7 distinct years, with a maximum of 11 publications in 2023

Year	Publications
2020	4
2021	3
2022	4
2023	11
2024	8
2025	7
2026	1

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