
Melissa Yanover, M.D.
Melissa Yanover, M.D., founded Kidney Associates of Colorado in 2007. Prior to that, Dr. Yanover practiced with a large nephrology group in Lakewood, Colo., for 25 years. Dr. Yanover earned her medical doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. She continued her post-graduate training at Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago before completing her nephrology fellowship at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.
Dr. Yanover’s goal is to develop strong relationships with her patients, and help them understand and take control of their kidney health. Dr. Yanover believes in the team approach to patient care with the patient at the center of the team.
Dr. Yanover has participated in numerous hospital committees and run multiple clinical trials during her career. She is now the medical director of two Fresenius Medical Center dialysis clinics and a hospital acute dialysis program. Her colleagues have recognized her as a 5280 Top Doc several times.
Dr. Yanover enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren.
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