Clinical Expertise

Dr. Silkensen’s clinical expertise includes kidney transplantation, with a particular emphasis on medical complications and ethical issues involved with transplantation. He also has a strong interest in acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease progression.

Medical School

  • University of Arkansas Little Rock, Little Rock, AR, USA

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Fellowship

  • Nephrology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Credentials

  • Medical Director, Kidney Transplant Program

Honors

  • Top Doctors, Mpls/St. Paul Magazine, 2018