- 2020
Bywaters Award for Scientific Excellence in the Study of Acute Kidney InjuryInternational Society of Nephrology
- 2016
Research Career Achievement AwardDepartment of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
- 2016
Distinguished Investigator AwardMayo Clinic
- 2014
The John D. Bower Invited ProfessorUniversity of Mississippi
- 2013
The Cecil Watson Grand Rounds LecturerUniversity of Minnesota
- 2013
The Donald S. Fraley Memorial Grand Rounds LecturerUniversity of Pittsburgh
- 2012
The Johnson McGuire Visiting ProfessorshipUniversity of Cincinnati
- 2011
Career Recognition AwardAmerican Nephrologists of Indian Origin, American Society of Nephrology Annual Meeting
- 2010
Listed in Marquis Who's Who in AmericaListed in Marquis
- 2010
Listed in The Best Doctors in AmericaBest Doctors in America
- 2009
Listed in The Best Doctors in AmericaBest Doctors in America
- 2007
Outstanding Mentorship AwardDepartment of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
- 2007
Outstanding Investigator AwardDepartment of Medicine, Mayo Clinic
- 2007
The Nuzhet Atuk Distinguished Grand Rounds LecturerUniversity of Virginia
- 2007
MERIT AwardNational Institutes of Health
- 2007
Listed in The Best Doctors in AmericaBest Doctors in America
- 2006
Distinguished Alumnus Career Achievement AwardDepartment of Medicine, University of Minnesota
- 2006
Listed in Best Doctors in AmericaBest Doctors in America
- 2005
KARIS AWARDMayo Clinic Service Recognition Award
- 2005
Listed in the Best Doctors in AmericaBest Doctors in America
- 2003
Listed Best Doctors in America 2003Best Doctors in America
- 2001
Listed Best Doctors in America 2001Best Doctors in America
- 2000
Listed Best Doctors in America 2000Best Doctors in America
- 1999
Listed Best Doctors in America 1999Best Doctors in America
- 1996
Listed Best Doctors in America, Central Region, 1996-1997Best Doctors in America
- 1995
Honorable mention, Teacher of the YearDepartment of Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School
- 1988
Congress prize for best oral presentationFifth International Congress on Nutrition and Metabolism in Renal Disease, Strasbourg, France
- 1988
First Independent Research and Transition AwardNational Institutes of Health
- 1987
Young Investigator AwardNational Kidney Foundation
- 1986
Grant-in-AidGraduate School, University of Minnesota
- 1985
First Place, Annual Medical Fellows Research CompetitionUniversity of Minnesota
- 1985
Special GrantMinnesota Medical Foundation
- 1984
First Place, Annual Medical Fellows Research CompetitionUniversity of Minnesota
- 1984
AwardNational Kidney Foundation of the Upper Midwest
- 1982
Fellowship AwardNational Kidney Foundation
- 1982
Fellowship AwardNIH National Research Service Award
- 1978
Most Distinguished GraduateUniversity of Edinburgh Medical School
- 1978
Leslie Gold Medal AwardUniversity of Edinburgh Medical School
- 1978
Ettles ScholarshipUniversity of Edinburgh Medical School
- 1975
Maule Horne Prize in PhysiologyUniversity of Edinburgh Medical School
- 1971
National Island Scholar in Sciences, Trinidad, West IndiesNational Island Scholar in Sciences