James B. Wetmore

Dr. Wetmore is the Medical Director for Nephrology Research at CDRG.

His main area of interest is the epidemiologic study of patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease, particularly those receiving maintenance dialysis. His particular focus is on the epidemiology of cardiovascular disease and mineral and bone disorders in dialysis patients. He serves as Principal Investigator for several recently undertaken studies using the electronic health records at Hennepin County Medical Center. Dr. Wetmore has authored over 80 peer-reviewed publications and several book chapters. A practicing nephrologist at HCMC seeing inpatients and outpatients, Dr. Wetmore brings real-life clinical experience to his research projects.