Alan S Kliger, MD
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Biography
Dr. Kliger is Clinical Professor of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine. He served as Sr. VP Medical Affairs for Yale New Haven Health System, and was its Chief Quality Officer. He also served the Hospital of St. Raphael, New Haven as Chairman of the Department of Medicine, and later its Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Kliger currently serves as the Chair of the American Society of Nephrology's Excellence in Patient Care Advisory Committee. Dr. Kliger has co-authored more than 170 publications in peer-reviewed journals, with particular interest in dialysis, quality measurement, quality improvement and patient safety.
Education & Training
- MDSUNY Upstate Med Center (1970)
- BSCity College of New York (1966)
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jenny Kitsen Patient Safety Award | American Association of Kidney Patients | 2022 |
| J. Michael Lazarus Distinguished Service Award | National Kidney Foundation | 2018 |
| Distinguished Nephrology Service Award | Renal Physicians Association | 2016 |
| Maureen Lundin aakpRENALLIFE Award | American Association of Kidney Patients | 2004 |
| James P. Colangelo MD Achievement Award | National Kidney Foundation | 2000 |
| Housestaff Teaching Award | Yale University, School of Medicine | 1992 |
| Housestaff Teaching Award | Yale University, School of Medicine | 1988 |
| Housestaff Teacher of the Year Award | Yale University, School of Medicine | 1979 |
| Student's Award for Best Teaching Resident | State University of New York, Update Medical Center | 1973 |
Professional Service
| Organization | Role | Date |
|---|---|---|
| NIH / NIDDK Steering Committee for Consortium: Hemodialysis Novel Therapies (HDNT) | Chair | 2014 - Present |