Published Experience in Reflux Nephropathy

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

Additional Information

Dr. Fredrick McCurdy has built his career on the cornerstone of public service. As the leading pediatric nephrologist in Southern Texas and being Board-Certified in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology, he has used his expertise to serve patients needing renal intervention. As Medical Director for Star Kids, a managed Medicaid program of the Driscoll Health Plan, he is a well-known advocate for children with disabilities and from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. In addition, Dr. McCurdy has focused on developing the next generation of doctors throughout his career as an active faculty member of Driscoll Children’s Hospital and a clinical faculty member at area hospitals. Given his career rooted in service (retired Colonel USAF), this initiative-taking approach to medicine, public health policy, and medical education has fueled his approach to facilitating healthy lives for children and preparing the generations of doctors who serve them. He is a well-regarded speaker and researcher in pediatric nephrology and medical education. His understanding of how public resources can impact medical efficacy is unmatched. He is active in the Texas Pediatric Society and a reviewer of numerous peer-reviewed journals. Dr. McCurdy leverages his military background and medical education to create programs that develop thorough doctors who efficiently practice medicine and assist patients in living full lives. His professional and civic experiences demonstrate his commitment to giving young people the resources to lead fulfilling lives. Dr. McCurdy earned his MD and PhD with Distinction at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He completed his internship and residency within the military and finished his training as a fellow at the University of Minnesota Health Sciences Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He later earned his MBA from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. His principal expertise is reflux nephropathy, an end-stage renal disease that begins with infection or obstruction in young patients.