About Dr. Raeeda Gheewala
"THE KIDNEY QUEEN"

HER BACKGROUND

Raeeda Gheewala, MD is the Founder and CEO of Sports Nephrology. She is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Nephrology and has extensive experience caring for thousands of patients for almost two decades.

Dr. Gheewala completed her Medical School at Tufts University - School of Medicine, Boston, MA in 2006, followed by her Internal Medicine Residency at Tufts Medical Center in 2009. She then pursued a Nephrology Fellowship at the University of California San Francisco, CA, completing it in 2011. Her education includes a B.A. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with a minor in Religion from Boston, MA in 2000.

She has lived through the expansive health and tech growth in Austin, TX since 2012. Outside of medicine, she stays active with her husband and three young children.

HER PASSION FOR ATHLETE HEALTH

Dr. Gheewala is passionate about empowering athletes to optimize their performance and longevity by focusing on kidney health and overall well-being. She understands the unique needs of athletes and strives to prevent medical injury and disease through specialized care. Her mission is to bridge the gap between nephrology and sports medicine to ensure athletes can perform at their peak while safeguarding their health.

HER APPROACH

Dr. Gheewala provides personalized care to athletes, working with them to create individualized comprehensive treatment plans. These plans encompass various aspects of health, including nutrition, sleep, exercise, and stress reduction, to promote holistic wellness and peak performance. She believes in empowering patients with knowledge and resources for better kidney health, building strong relationships, and offering direct access and unrushed appointments.