Matthew Breeggemann, MD

Matthew C. Breeggemann, MD is a nephrologist who cares for patients with kidney disease. He is medical director of UCSF's Kidney Stone Prevention Clinic, where he treats patients with a variety of kidney stone disorders in collaboration with the department of urology.

Articles by Matthew Breeggemann, MD

Rethinking CKD: AKI's Long-Term Impact and the Push for Earlier Intervention

ByMatthew Breeggemann, MD

August 10th 2026

Matthew Breeggemann, MD, of UCSF discusses genetic testing, risk stratification, and the future of personalized CKD management in 2026.

How a Nephrologist Diagnoses and Manages Chronic Kidney Disease

ByMatthew Breeggemann, MD

August 5th 2026

Matthew Breeggemann, MD, UCSF nephrologist, explains how CKD is diagnosed, monitored, and why new CKD therapies take years to reach patients.

Where Are We Now? Treating Chronic Kidney Disease in 2026

ByPranav Garimella, MBBS, MPH,Marc Richards, MD,Matthew Breeggemann, MD

July 30th 2026

Nephrology experts discuss how CKD care has evolved in 2026, including SGLT2 inhibitors, finerenone, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and personalized treatment.