Mineral Metabolism and Clinical Research Clinic

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report

UT Southwestern Medical Center's treatment of kidney failure is rated as "High Performing" by U.S. News & World Report, placing us among the nation's top hospitals for this area of care.

Mineral metabolism is essential to good health. When abnormal levels occur, patients suffer. Specialists at the Charles and Jane Pak Center for Mineral Metabolism and Clinical Research offer relief from numerous 'stones and bone' disorders.

What We Treat

• Acid base bone metabolism disorders
• Calcium disorders
• Hyperparathyroidism
• Kidney stone disease
• Nephrolithiasis
• Osteomalacia
• Osteoporosis
• Paget's disease

For more information about our research efforts or to participate in a clinical trial, visit our academic site.

Specialty Clinics

The Stone Clinic, headed by Margaret S. Pearle, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Urology, focuses on the medical management of nephrolithiasis, or kidney stones.

The Bone Clinic, headed by Khashayar Sakhaee, M.D., Chief of Mineral Metabolism, focuses on the treatment of osteoporosis and a wide variety of bone disorders.

Referrals Only

Patients are seen on a referral basis only. Please have your primary care physician contact our clinic at 214-645-2870. You may also contact the Patient and Physician Referral Service at 214-645-8300. 

Bone Density Hours

Monday – Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
(last appointment 3:30 p.m.)

Outside physician referral orders: please fax to 214-645-2871