Dr Monk been practicing Nephrology at the University of Rochester for over twenty years. She has a passion for teaching and is actively involved in the education of medical students, internal medicine residents and Nephrology fellows.
While she continues to find inpatient Nephrology exciting, she relishes the long-term relationships she has developed with long-standing clinic and dialysis patients. She appreciates the patient –physician collaboration and trust required to improve the patient's experience in their treatment.
Dr Monk established the CRRT program at URMC. Areas of interest include Critical Care Nephrology, Nephrolithiasis and geriatric Nephrology.

Languages

English, Spanish

Faculty Appointments

Professor - Department of Medicine, Highland Hospital (SMD)

Chief - Department of Medicine, Highland Hospital (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Nephrology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1991 - 1993

Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1989 - 1991

Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1988 - 1989

Awards

Honored by 3rd year residents as one of the faculty whom they felt contributed most to their education. 2003 - 2004

Recipient of the Lawrence A. Kohn Senior Teaching Fellowship. 2003 - 2005

Nominated for Teacher of the Year. 1998 - 1999

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

5.0

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

5.0

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

5.0

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

5.0

Patient Comments

5.0

She's a great Doctor and always concerned

Jan 06, 2024

Dr. Monk is fabulous! She truly cares about her patients and takes time to thoroughly explain everything and answer questions.

Jan 04, 2024

4.6

Dr Monk is one of the strongest members of my health team and we rely on her greatly. Her explanations are thoughtful, thorough, and to the point. She clearly knows us and our situation and her interactions are definitely aimed at our specific situation.

Dec 28, 2023

Dr. Monk is an excellent doctor. I would highly recommend her.

Dec 24, 2023

5.0

Excellent practice to have care monitored and provided by.

Nov 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Monk is a knowledgeable, caring physician. I feel fortunate to be under her care.

Sep 27, 2023

5.0

She explains lab results as they apply to my health conditions.

Aug 29, 2023

5.0

Dr. Monk may have saved my life. I was experiencing Stage 5 kidney failure. She responded late at night once the results of a blood test came in, ordered a prescription (Potassium) that helped resolve my issue.

Aug 28, 2023

Dr. Monk is great. She always takes the time to listen

Aug 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Monk has been my nephrologist for 20+ years. I credit my primary then and Dr. Monk's actions as my kidney function was saved by their quick response on a Friday afternoon 20 years ago.

Aug 16, 2023

5.0

Dr Monk has always been amazing. She is so personable and sets you at ease. Speaking to her is like speaking to an old friend. She is calm, patient and makes you feel as though you are the only patient she is seeing that day. Highly recommend her to anyone!

Jun 30, 2023

5.0

I am very pleased with the service I was given.

Mar 14, 2023

Dr. Monk is amazing! She is so very personable and easy to talk to. She always explains things in a way that is easy for me to understand as the patient and she never makes you feel rushed - she takes her time when speaking with you.

Jan 04, 2023

5.0

Excellent care provider office professional.

Dec 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. Monk is a knowledgeable, caring physician.

Dec 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. Monk has creative ideas as a problem solver.

Oct 18, 2022

Dr. Monk is so thorough and kind during her visits.

Aug 29, 2022