Dr. Somers' current research interests include the mechanisms of proteinuria, proteinuria reduction with non-angiotensin system drugs, and examining the effectiveness of nocturnal and daily hemodialysis in patients with end stage disease.

Honors, Awards, and Organizations

• American Society of Nephrology

Recent Publications

1. Khairullah, Q., Somers, D.L., and Recayi Aktax: Captopril Renal Scintigraphy in Renovascular Hypertension. Am. Fam. Physician, 55(6), 2240, 1997.

Medical School:
St. Louis University

Residency:
Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester

Fellowship:
The University of Iowa