Board-Certified Nephrologist
Dr. Robert G. Szewc, MD, FASN
25+ Years of Clinical, Academic & Leadership Experience
Languages: English, Polish, Medical Spanish, and Basic Russian.
Robert G. Szewc, MD, FASN
Dr. Robert Szewc is a board-certified nephrologist and interventional nephrologist with more than 25 years of clinical, academic, research, and medical leadership experience. He provides individualized kidney care across chronic kidney disease, dialysis, vascular access, and transplant preparation, with an emphasis on patient education, preventive care, lifestyle modification, and evidence-based treatment.
Areas of Expertise
Chronic Kidney Disease
Comprehensive evaluation and management of chronic kidney disease.
Hypertension & Metabolic Disease
Care for kidney-related hypertension and metabolic conditions.
Hemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis
Clinical oversight and treatment planning for both in-center and home dialysis therapies.
Interventional Nephrology
Specialized care involving dialysis access and interventional kidney procedures.
Kidney Transplant Preparation
Evaluation and preparation for patients who may be candidates for kidney transplantation.
Medical Leadership & Clinical Research
Extensive experience in dialysis leadership, quality improvement, physician education, and clinical research.
Professional Memberships
- American Medical Association
- American College of Physicians
- American Society of Nephrology
- Renal Physicians Association
- Bexar County Medical Society
- American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology
- American Society of Hypertension
Education & Advanced Training
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School of Lublin
Lublin, Poland
Graduated November 1991
Internal Medicine Internship
City Hospital of Nisko
Stalowa Wola, Poland
1993–1994
Internal Medicine Residency & Chief Residency
UMass Memorial Health Care
Worcester, Massachusetts
1998–1999
Nephrology Fellowship
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
1999–2001
Interventional Nephrology Training
San Antonio Endovascular and Heart Institute
San Antonio, Texas
2007–2009
Board Certification in Nephrology
Board Certification in Internal Medicine
Texas Medical License
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates Certificate
Polish Medical License
CLINICAL LEADERSHIP
Leadership in Kidney Care
Dr. Szewc has spent much of his career building and leading programs designed to improve access to comprehensive kidney and dialysis care.
Founder & Lead Clinician
Kidney and Hypertension Transplant Specialists
Founder & CEO
Innovative Dialysis Solutions
Dialysis Medical Director
Extensive leadership in chronic hemodialysis, home dialysis, clinical quality, and patient safety.
Research & Recognition
Top Nephrologist
2020
Top Doctor – Top Nephrologist
2019
Who’s Who Top Doctor
2017
America’s Best Physicians
2016
ESRD Fistula First Benchmark Facility Award
2010
UMass Memorial Resident Teaching Award
1998–1999
PATIENT-CENTERED KIDNEY CARE
Meet With Dr. Szewc
Dr. Szewc is committed to helping patients better understand their kidney health, treatment options, and next steps. His approach combines extensive nephrology experience with individualized, coordinated care.