Axel Pflueger MD PhD Fasn
About Axel Pflueger MD PhD Fasn
Axel Pflueger MD PhD FASN is a Professor of Medicine and Clinical Specialist at JPMorgan Chase & Co., with extensive experience in nephrology and internal medicine.
Current Positions
Axel Pflueger MD PhD FASN currently holds multiple positions in various prestigious organizations. He has been a Clinical Specialist at JPMorgan Chase & Co. since 2019, based in their New York office. Simultaneously, he is a Professor Of Medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center, a role he has held since 2017. Dr. Pflueger also serves as the Chief Medical Officer for CrossFit, Inc. in Santa Cruz, CA, a position he has held since 2016. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology (FASN) since 2016.
Past Experience
Dr. Pflueger has an extensive history of leadership roles in the medical field. He was the Director of Specialty Services at the Center for Health Education, Medicine and Dentistry from 2012 to 2013. Before that, he was the Chief Medical Officer at Ezras Choilim Health Center from 2011 to 2012. His tenure at the Mayo Clinic as Director of the Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic lasted from 1996 to 2011. Earlier in his career, he was a Surgeon at Heidelberg University from 1995 to 1998.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Pflueger's educational background is notable for its breadth and specialization. He earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) PhD from Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen between 1988 and 1995, with a focus on Medicine and Pharmacology. He also studied Medicine at Brown University from 1992 to 1993 and at Mayo Medical School from 1994 to 1995. His academic pursuits have equipped him with a deep understanding of medical sciences, particularly in nephrology and pharmacology.
Scientific Contributions
Dr. Pflueger has made significant scientific discoveries in his field. Notably, he identified the early occurrence of renal vascular dysfunction in Diabetic Nephropathy before proteinuria and the decline in glomerular filtration rate. He has also contributed to the understanding of oxygen radicals' role in causing vascular disease. His work has been widely published in various scientific journals, magazines, and book chapters.
Recognitions and Speaking Engagements
Dr. Pflueger is a recognized national and international speaker who has presented in the USA, Europe, Israel, and China. He has also presented his work at multiple clinical, scientific, and ethical conferences worldwide, including Gordon Research Conferences. His excellence in the field is further acknowledged by multiple awards, including Patient Choice, Best Teacher, Top Nephrologist, Compassionate Doctor Recognition, Who is Who, Five-Star Outpatient Nephrology, and the Robert W. Fulk Award Fund.