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MELISSA R. ISBELL, M.D., FACP
Dr. Isbell has been with Renal Associates, PA since October,1995 when she became the first female physician in the group. She is essentially a San Antonio native, having moved here at the age of 3. She is married to Patrick Isbell, MD who works with Christus Trinity as Physician Director of Operations. She has 4 grown children. Her interests range from renal transplantation, polycystic kidney disease, hypertension, lupus nephritis and other glomerulonephritis illnesses to home dialysis including both peritoneal and home hemodialysis.
Education
MD, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 1990
Postgraduate Training
Internship, Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, 1991
Residency, Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, 1993
Fellowship, Nephrology, UT Health Science Center San Antonio, 1993
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Professional Organizations, Societies
American Society of Nephrology
Renal Physicians Association
American College of Physicians, Fellow
Texas Medical Association
Bexar County Medical Society
Phi Chi Medical Fraternity, Univ. of Texas Medical Branch
Awards and Honors
Gift of Life Award, National Kidney Foundation of South Central TX, 2004Volunteer Leadership Award, National Kidney Foundation, 2003Above & Beyond Award, National Kidney Foundation, 2001Volunteer of the Year, National Kidney Foundation of South Central TX, 2000President, Medical Advisory Board, NKF of South Central TX, 1999-2001Chief of Staff, Methodist Specialty & Transplant Hospital, 2001Texas Top Doctors 2014- presentRecognized as a top Woman Physician in San Antonio 2023 and 2024
Recognized as a top Woman Physician in San Antonio 2023 and 2024