Texas Kidney Institute (TKI) is a nephrology practice founded in 2012 by Dr. Sumit Kumar to care for people with kidney disease and related conditions in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Its mission is to provide comprehensive, compassionate treatment and education that helps patients manage kidney disease and slow its progression. The practice describes its approach as cutting-edge care delivered in a concierge environment.

TKI’s services include chronic kidney disease treatment, dialysis, kidney stone care, kidney transplant support, diagnostic testing, nutrition counseling, and remote patient monitoring. The institute also treats hypertension and other related illnesses. Its nephrology team serves patients through more than 20 locations in and around Dallas and works with referring providers.

Patients can use the practice’s online portal, request records, review accepted insurance plans, and schedule appointments. TKI also offers educational resources, including blogs, newsletters, and kidney-friendly recipes, to help people make informed decisions about their health. Dr. Kumar is a board-certified nephrologist with more than 17 years of experience and has been recognized by D Magazine as a Best Doctor from 2015 through 2022.