Dr. Clara W. Truesdell was born and raised in Starkville, Mississippi. She earned her medical degree from the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, and completed her residency and fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. She is board certified in nephrology and a proud member of the American Society of Nephrologists.

Dr. Truesdell has been in practice for over 28 years and is the President and founder of Hypertension and Kidney Consultants of Georgia. In addition to being an accomplished clinician, she serves as a Medical Director of Fresenius Kidney Care (FKC), Stone Mountain Dialysis Center, and Fresenius Kidney Care (FKC) N. Gwinnett Dialysis Center.  To commend her service to the greater Atlanta Area, Castle Connolly has recognized Dr. Truesdell as an Atlanta Top Doctor for the past five years.

Dr. Truesdell is a proud wife and mother of two “emerging adults”. When she is not in the office, she enjoys quiet time at home, spending time with her friends and family, and the pursuit of fitness.