The physicians and staff of Denver Nephrology are proud of our recent recognition by the Renal Physicians Association with its inaugural Exemplary Practice Award. RPA is a national medical specialty association with a membership comprised of physicians in the subspecialty area of nephrology and their practice managers. The organization's mission is: to promote optimal care utilizing the highest standards of medical practice for patients with renal and related diseases; to promote and protect the professional status of the discipline of nephrology and to serve as a resource for the development of national health policy affecting renal physicians and their patients.

Have at least 50% of eligible practice members and employees as active RPA members; and

Have distinguished itself by performing in an unusual or meritorious manner in the furthering of RPA goals, objectives and mission; or

Have improved and/or strengthened their goals, productivity and direction by incorporating and being committed to RPA sponsored programs; or

Have made substantial contributions to the discipline of nephrology and have achieved outstanding recognition in one or more domains of the specialty including clinical care, education and leadership; or

Be nominated for its socioeconomic contributions and successes to the field and not by virtue of scientific achievement alone.