Mitchell R. Lunn

Internal medicine doctor, General nephrologist, Acute renal failure specialist


Associate Professor of Medicine (Nephrology) and, by courtesy, of Epidemiology and Population Health

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Additional Languages Spoken:
French

Biography


Mitchell (Mitch) R. Lunn, MD, MAS, FACP, FASN (he/him/his) is an Associate Professor of Medicine (Nephrology) and of Epidemiology and Population Health at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Lunn consults on hospitalized patients with renal diseases, electrolyte abnormalities, and acid-base disturbances at Stanford Hospital.

Dr. Lunn is a physician-scientist investigating sexual and gender minority (SGM) health and utilizing existing and emerging technologies to characterize the health and well-being of these underrepresented and vulnerable populations. SGM people – which primarily includes members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) communities – face numerous health and healthcare disparities. Dr. Lunn’s work focuses on improving understanding of the factors that positively and negatively influence SGM health including research on SGM health disparities, SGM societal experiences, provider education about SGM health, and institutional climate towards SGM people.

Dr. Lunn is the co-director of The PRIDE Study (pridestudy.org), a national, online, prospective, longitudinal general health cohort study (launched May 2017) of over 29,000 SGM adults. The PRIDE Study’s state-of-the-art web-based research platform enables robust participant recruitment, cohort management, real-time cohort statistics, comprehensive survey administration, facile deployment of studies to cohort segments, and linkage with other health data sources. Dr. Lunn is also the co-director of PRIDEnet, a participant-powered research network of SGM people that engages SGM communities at all stages of the biomedical research process: research question generation and prioritization, study design, recruitment, participation, data analysis, and results dissemination. PRIDEnet accomplishes its goals through a highly active Participant Advisory Committee and a Community Partner Consortium comprised of ~32 SGM-serving health centers, community centers, and service/advocacy organizations across the country. Dr. Lunn mentors research trainees at all levels from undergraduate students to junior faculty members.

Dr. Lunn earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and French with highest thesis honors from Tufts University in 2004, a Doctor of Medicine degree from Stanford University School of Medicine in 2010, and a Master’s in Advanced Studies degree in Clinical Research from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) in 2017. He completed internal medicine internship and residency training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in 2013 and nephrology fellowship at UCSF in 2016. Dr. Lunn maintains board certification in internal medicine, nephrology, and clinical informatics.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Board Certification, American Board of Preventive Medicine, Clinical Informatics (2021)
  • MAS, University of California, San Francisco, Clinical Research (2017)
  • Fellowship, University of California, San Francisco, Nephrology (2016)
  • Board Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology (2015)
  • Board Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (2013)
  • Residency, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine (2013)
  • Internship, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine (2011)
  • MD, Stanford University School of Medicine, Medicine (2010)
  • BS, Tufts University, Biology and French (2004)

Honors & Awards
  • Fellow (FACP), American College of Physicians (2020)
  • Fellow (FASN), American Society of Nephrology (2017)

Memberships
  • Member, American Society of Nephrology Diversity & Inclusion Committee (2017 - 2022)

Administrative Appointments
  • Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco (2016 - 2019)
  • Assistant Professor of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine (2019 - 2023)
  • Associate Professor of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine (2023 - Present)

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Practice Locations


Stanford Primary Care in Los Altos Los Altos, CA
Los Altos, CA

960 N. San Antonio Road, Suite 101

Los Altos , CA 94022

(650) 498-9000

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Kidney Clinic in San Pablo San Pablo, CA
San Pablo, CA

100A San Pablo Towne Center

San Pablo , CA 94806

(510) 237-2802

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This Medical Doctor is the best in The business
Will miss him as a PCP.
He is really sharp, attentive, easy to talk and exchange with, good communicator and listener. He is receptive to responding to detailed questions about tests' processes and results. He follows up with information and next steps. Glad he is on my team.
Dr Lunn was very welcoming and made me feel comfortable sharing my information with him. I am glad I could choose him as my primary care doctor.
Very personable and provided thorough, concise explanations.
Even though it was a short appointment and we'd never met before, I felt respected and heard and taken seriously, and we were able to decide on next steps pretty quickly.
outstanding and presence made it easy to inform of my medical needs and concerns
Awesome
Exceptional! He listens to my concerns and what I want to do to improve my health
Everything was smooth and handled perfectly. Thank you Dr.Lunn and staff
Excellent clinician
Extremely kind and helpful!
Very welcoming and warm.
Dr. Lunn is great. Great attitude and super
Excellent care and very personable. A real person. I am grateful.
Excellent care
Great doctor. Very friendly and a good listener. Highly recommend.
Loyalty to his patients and communicates very well and is very interested in what I have to say and listens and gives positive feedback he is the best in the industry he deserves more positive feedbacks because he is good as his job!!! Great job Dr Lunn
I haven't had a PCP doctor who is that engaged with me during consultations since I was a kid. It is wonderful getting to speak to a doctor who actually listens and asks questions instead of staring at/typing into their computer and occasionally looking at me. I feel very comfortable discussing any health issue with him and trust him to be my advocate in an emergency situation.
It was my very first visit with Dr. Lunn. He made me feel comfortable and he’s so friendly and knowledgeable. I’m so glad to have him as my primary doctor. Thank You, Dr. Lunn & Stanford Healthcare!!
Outstanding staff at the LGBTQ+ clinic
Professional, kind, caring and exceptional visit.
dr lunn us great. gove him a raise.
Friendly and professional
Dr. Lunn is easy to understand, very personable and always smiles. I like that.
Dr Lunn is awesome!
Amazing care team (Dr. Lunn and Crystal are really great to work with - caring, answering questions, and efficient)
Dr. Lunn is an excellent provider and communicator. Personable and caring. Happy for his guidance.
Dr. Lunn and the staff at the LGBTQ+ health clinic are outstanding!
Super nice guy. I'm confident in his abilities.
Always a great doctor. First one I met that knows proper trans medicine.
I am pleased to have DR Lunn as my PCP. He is an active listener and pro patient.
Very good exam. Explained everything clearly. Very thorough.
Mitchell was respectful and didn't make me feel rushed.
Super caring and meticulous
Very personable and patient centered
I really appreciated that Dr. Lunn was on time to the appointment and took great care to ask questions as well as time to answer any questions that I had. Thank you so very much!
Dr, Lunn is thorough. He explains the treatment plan well. He is patient taking time to listen to patient concerns.
Outstanding first visit
He was a great listener, knowledgable, and provided excellent care.
I immediately felt comfortable with DR Lunn. I am trusting him with my life.
It was a good visit. Dr. Lunn was comprehensive and supportive.
He seems knowledgeable about my medical conditions, which is better then most doctors I have seen.
I am happy he is my pcp.

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