The Author

When I was studying for the pediatric nephrology board exam, there was no review book.  Everything was written for adult nephrology.   I saw the unmet need.  So I started writing my own book, even as I was studying.  Many months later, after a ton of work and revisions, Robert's Review of Pediatric Nephrology emerged.  Since its first publication in 2011, I've been gratified to hear from pediatric nephrologists around the world telling me how it helped them.  Now I'm proud to present the best edition yet.  It's thoroughly updated, revised and expanded.  

And for my colleagues in adult (internal medicine) nephrology, I'm excited to release a new adult version tailored to the ABIM board exam.  I've taken all the features that made the pediatric book successful, and adapted the content to the needs of adult nephrologists.  

I hope you find one of my books helpful too.

Robert Gillespie, MD

Robert Samuel Gillespie, MD, MPH is a pediatric nephrologist based in Fort Worth, Texas.  He is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, the University of Washington School of Public Health, and the University of St. Thomas, Houston. He trained in pediatrics at Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, and in pediatric nephrology at Seattle Children’s.  He has 23 years of experience in pediatric nephrology practice and has published many articles in scientific journals.  He has also published many historical articles in other publications.  Outside of work, he enjoys camping, hiking, kayaking, traveling by train, and spending time with his wife and two sons.