Ralph C. Atkinson III, MD

• Fellowship:University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
• Residency:University Medical Center, Jackson, MS
• Medical School:University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS
• Certifications:Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology

Lindsay Amick, NP

Bachelor’s:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Master’s:
University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
Certifications:
Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner

Waleed Asfar, MD

• Fellowship:Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
• Residency:New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC
• Medical School:Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
• Certifications:Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology

Maria Barrett, NP

Bachelor’s:
Cumberland University, Lebanon TN
Master’s:
Maryville University, St. Louis MO.
Certifications:
Masters Adult Gerontology NP

Jackie Blanton, NP

• Bachelor’s:Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN
• Master’s:The University of Alabama, Huntsville, AL
• Certifications:Board Certification ACNP

Cesar Cardona, MD

• Fellowship:Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
• Residency:Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN
• Medical School:UMDNJ- New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ
• Certifications:Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology

Shilpa Carlson, DO

Fellowship:
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, VA
Residency:
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Medical School:
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO
Certifications:
Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology

Dr. Shilpa Carlson is a renowned nephrologist in Madison, TN, celebrated for her expertise in kidney care and patient-centered approach. Specializing in the treatment of chronic kidney disease, dialysis, hypertension, and kidney transplant support, Dr. Carlson combines cutting-edge treatments with compassionate care. Her commitment to advancing kidney health and patient education makes her a trusted choice for those seeking top nephrology services. Dr. Carlson's passion for her work and dedication to her patients' well-being are evident in every aspect of her practice, making her a leading figure in nephrology care.

Ranjan Chanda, MD, MPH, MBA

Fellowship:
Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
University of California, San Francisco, CA
Residency:
University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Medical School:
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
Certifications:
Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology

David Choma, MD

• Fellowship:Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
• Residency:Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
• Medical School:Albany Medical College, Albany, NY
• Certifications:Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology

Michael Coleman, Jr., MD

Fellowship:
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Residency:
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Medical School:
The University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, TX
Certifications:
Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology

Recognition: Named one of Nashville Lifestyles' Top Doctors 2025.

Deana Dench, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Bachelors:
Western Governors University, UT

Masters:
United States University, CA

Certification:
Board Certification- Family Nurse Practitioner

Kevin L. Cox, MD

Fellowship:
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Residency:
Baptist Health System, Birmingham, AL
Medical School:
University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL
Certifications:
Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology

Ed Dennis, NP

• Bachelor’s:Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
• Master’s:Vanderbilt University, Nashville TN
• Certifications:Board Certification ACNP

Christie Green, MD

• Fellowship:University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN
• Residency:University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN
• Medical School:University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis, TN
• Certifications:Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology

Recognition: Named one of Nashville Lifestyles' Top Doctors 2025.

Jessica Guzman, NP

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Sandy Harper, NP

Bachelor’s:
Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
Master’s:
University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
Certifications:
Board Certification AGNP

Ronald Hibbs, NP

Bachelor’s:
University of Tennessee at Martin

Master’s:
University of Alabama at Huntsville

Certifications:
Board Certified Adult Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)

Jyotheen Karam, M.D.

• Fellowship:State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
• Residency:State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
• Medical School:All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
• Certifications:Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology

Recognition: Named one of Nashville Lifestyles' Top Doctors 2025.

Vinai Katragadda M.D.

• Fellowship:Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium, Pittsburgh, PA
• Residency:The University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, OH
• Medical School:Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, India
• Certifications:Board certified in Internal Medicine, Nephrology and Hypertension

Saadia Khan, M.D.

Fellowship:
Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
Residency:
UAB Medicine Montgomery, Montgomery, AL
Medical School:
Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan
Certifications:
Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology

Matthew Leavitt, M.D.

• Fellowship:University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI
• Residency:University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
• Medical School:Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
• Certifications:Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology

Doug Linfert, M.D.

Fellowship:
John Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Residency:
University of Texas Southwestern at Dallas, Dallas, TX
Medical School:
Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Certifications:
Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology

Christopher Molini, M.D.

Fellowship:
The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Residency:
Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA
Medical School:
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, PR
Certifications:
Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology

Rakesh Mundra, M.D.

Fellowship:
University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
Residency:
Hennepinn County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
Medical School:
Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, India
Certifications:
Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology

Oladapo O. Omitowoju, M.D.

• Fellowship:Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
• Residency:Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN
• Medical School:University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
• Certifications:Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology

Samta Patel, NP

Bachelor’s:
California State University San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA
Master’s:
Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
Certifications:
Board Certification FNP

Hany Rezk, M.D.

• Fellowship:University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
• Residency:University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
• Medical School:University of Mississippi Jackson, MS
• Certifications:Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology

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Greg Rowbatham, M.D.

Fellowship:
Nephrology at LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
Residency:
LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
Medical School:
LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA
Certifications:
Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology

Recognition: Named one of Nashville Lifestyles' Top Doctors 2025.

Ashish Soni, MD, MBA, FASN

• Fellowship:Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
• Residency:Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
• Medical School:St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies
• Certifications:Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology

Benjamin Studdard, MD, MBA

• Fellowship:Georgetown University, Washington, DC
• Residency:University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
• Medical School:University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
• Certifications:Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology

Jason Sweet, NP

Bachelors Degree:
Western Governors University, Millcreek, UT

Masters Degree:
Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI

Certifications:
Board Certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Sundar Venkatesh, M.D.

Fellowship:
Northshore- LIJ Health System, Long Island, NY
Residency:
Unity Health System, Rochester, NY
Medical School:
Stanley Medical College, University of Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Certifications:
Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology

J. Christopher Wilbeck, M.D.

• Fellowship:Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
• Residency:Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
• Medical School:University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Mobile, AL
• Certifications:Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology

Recognition: Named one of Nashville Lifestyles' Top Doctors 2025.

Ling Yu, M.D.

• Fellowship:Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
• Residency:The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
• Medical School:Beijing Medical University, Beijing, China
• Certifications:Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology