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photo Alexandra Elizabeth Bursic, MD

Renal-Electrolyte

Email: bursica2@upmc.edu
Contact
Office: 200 Lothrop St
C1100 - UPMC Presbyterian
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
 
E-mail: bursica2@upmc.edu
Education and Training
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Philosphy, University of Pittsburgh, 2014
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, 2014
Medical Degree, University of Pittsburgh, 2018
Training
Internal Medicine Residency, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2021
Nephrology Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2023
Research Interest
- Improving the quality of end-of-life care for patients with end-stage kidney disease
- Impact of conservative care on end-of-life outcomes for patients with chronic kidney disease
- Communication skills training for nephrology fellows
- Home dialysis education for nephrology fellows
Clinical Interest
Dr. Bursic cares for patients with chronic kidney disease at the UPMC Kidney Clinic and local dialysis centers. She also rounds on the inpatient consultation services at UPMC Presbyterian/Montefiore, Magee-Women's Hospital, and Mercy. She is particularly interested in caring for older adults with chronic kidney disease and patients with end stage kidney disease, with a special interest in home dialysis therapies.
Educational Interest
Dr. Bursic is actively involved in teaching nephrology fellows, medical students, and residents. She is particularly interested in helping trainees gain the expertise to confidently provide patient-centered care, including home dialysis and primary palliative care skills.
Notable Achievements
Chief nephrology fellow, 2022
Outstanding poster award, University of Pittsburgh Medical Education Research Day, 2022
Community Service Award, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 2018
Dean’s Summer Research fellowship, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 2015
Summa cum laude, University of Pittsburgh, 2014
Phi Beta Kappa honor society, University of Pittsburgh, 2013

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