John J. Doran,
MD

Doctor's Bio

Dr. John J. Doran is Chief of Renal Services at Grady and has been caring for patients there for more than 25 years. As a nephrologist, he specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney disease, helping patients manage conditions such as chronic kidney disease, diabetic kidney disease, high blood pressure, kidney stones, fluid and electrolyte disorders, nephritis, and kidney failure. He also cares for patients receiving dialysis and those recovering from kidney transplantation.

In addition to caring for hospitalized patients, Dr. Doran directs Grady’s Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic, where he works closely with patients to slow the progression of kidney disease and improve long-term health. He is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care while helping patients better understand and manage their kidney health.

Dr. Doran earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency and nephrology fellowship at Emory University. He has been a member of the Emory faculty since 1999 and is dedicated to advancing kidney care through clinical research, education, and the training of future nephrologists.