Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dr. Sheetal Golla completed her medical school at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia in 2003. After graduation, she relocated to Chicago, Illinois where she received her training in Internal Medicine at Rush University Medical Center. She subsequently completed her fellowship in the Section of Nephrology at Rush University Medical Center, where she published her work on Lupus Nephritis based on the MDRD estimated GFR under Dr Edmund J. Lewis and Dr Steven Korbet. Dr Golla was in private practice for a couple of years in Chicago until she moved to Houston, Texas with her husband. She joined Renal Clinic of Houston in April 2014. She is also a member of the American Society of Nephrology.
Dr. Golla is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) as a Diplomate in Nephrology.
Dr. Mukesh Sinha is a native Houstonian and completed his undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University in 2000. He is a 2004 graduate of The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX. After his graduation, he relocated to Rochester, Minnesota, where he received his training in Internal Medicine at the internationally renowned Mayo Clinic. He remained at Mayo Clinic to complete his fellowship in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension. During his fellowship he published several manuscripts and was appointed as Instructor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine. He was honored with the Clinical Fellow of the Year Award for academic year 2009-2010. He joined Renal Clinic of Houston in 2010.
Dr. Sinha has his medical license in Minnesota and Texas. He is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, American Society of Nephrology and Renal Physicians Association.
Dr. Sinha is board certified by American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) as a Diplomate in Nephrology.
Dr. Sheetal Golla completed her medical school at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia in 2003. After graduation, she relocated to Chicago, Illinois where she received her training in Internal Medicine at Rush University Medical Center. She subsequently completed her fellowship in the Section of Nephrology at Rush University Medical Center, where she published her work on Lupus Nephritis based on the MDRD estimated GFR under Dr Edmund J. Lewis and Dr Steven Korbet. Dr Golla was in private practice for a couple of years in Chicago until she moved to Houston, Texas with her husband. She joined Renal Clinic of Houston in April 2014. She is also a member of the American Society of Nephrology.
Dr. Golla is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) as a Diplomate in Nephrology.
Dr. Sheetal Golla completed her medical school at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia in 2003. After graduation, she relocated to Chicago, Illinois where she received her training in Internal Medicine at Rush University Medical Center. She subsequently completed her fellowship in the Section of Nephrology at Rush University Medical Center, where she published her work on Lupus Nephritis based on the MDRD estimated GFR under Dr Edmund J. Lewis and Dr Steven Korbet. Dr Golla was in private practice for a couple of years in Chicago until she moved to Houston, Texas with her husband. She joined Renal Clinic of Houston in April 2014. She is also a member of the American Society of Nephrology.
Dr. Golla is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) as a Diplomate in Nephrology.
Dr. Sheetal Golla completed her medical school at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia in 2003. After graduation, she relocated to Chicago, Illinois where she received her training in Internal Medicine at Rush University Medical Center. She subsequently completed her fellowship in the Section of Nephrology at Rush University Medical Center, where she published her work on Lupus Nephritis based on the MDRD estimated GFR under Dr Edmund J. Lewis and Dr Steven Korbet. Dr Golla was in private practice for a couple of years in Chicago until she moved to Houston, Texas with her husband. She joined Renal Clinic of Houston in April 2014. She is also a member of the American Society of Nephrology.
Dr. Golla is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) as a Diplomate in Nephrology.
Hemanth Hampole, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Renal Clinic of Houston in Katy, Memorial City, and North Cypress, Texas.
Dr. Hampole earned a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree with honors at Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College in Davangere, India. He then moved to Chicago, Illinois to complete an internal medicine residency at John K. Stroger Jr. Hospital in Cook County, and served as chief medical resident of internal medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago from July 2013 to June 2014. Dr. Hampole then fulfilled a nephrology fellowship at the University of Illinois in Chicago.
Dr. Hampole is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and a diplomate of the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates. He is a member of the American College of Physicians, the Medical Council of India, Karnataka Medical Council, and the American Society of Nephrology.
When he’s not assisting patients at the Renal Clinic, Dr. Hampole enjoys running, playing basketball, hiking, and wildlife photography. He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada.
Hemanth Hampole, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Renal Clinic of Houston in Katy, Memorial City, and North Cypress, Texas.
Dr. Hampole earned a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree with honors at Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College in Davangere, India. He then moved to Chicago, Illinois to complete an internal medicine residency at John K. Stroger Jr. Hospital in Cook County, and served as chief medical resident of internal medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago from July 2013 to June 2014. Dr. Hampole then fulfilled a nephrology fellowship at the University of Illinois in Chicago.
Dr. Hampole is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and a diplomate of the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates. He is a member of the American College of Physicians, the Medical Council of India, Karnataka Medical Council, and the American Society of Nephrology.
When he’s not assisting patients at the Renal Clinic, Dr. Hampole enjoys running, playing basketball, hiking, and wildlife photography. He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada.
Emilian Cristea MD, is double board-certified in Nephrology and Internal Medicine and founder of Kidney Health Specialists, located in Hollywood, Florida. His mission is to provide thoughtful, compassionate and comprehensive care to individuals living in and around Broward County.
Dr. Cristea earned his Doctor of Medicine degree and completed his first residency at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania in 2007. After relocating to the United States, Dr. Cristea completed a second residency in Internal Medicine at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, located in Royal Oak, Michigan. He then went on to complete a Nephrology fellowship at the University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida in 2019. During his fellowship he earned multiple awards including the Outstanding Fellow Award. Another noteworthy honor is his achievement of scoring in the 99th percentile on the Nephrology National Board Examination. Dr. Cristea takes personal satisfaction in helping his patients manage their individual health concerns. He is experienced in both acute and chronic illnesses and works tirelessly to establish professional relationships with each patient, to understand every individual’s concerns, and develop personalized treatment plans. Dr. Cristea relies on his extensive knowledge as well as consulting with other experts in the field to ensure he meets each patient’s specific needs.
To better serve Hollywood, Florida's diverse community, Dr. Cristea is fluent in English, Romanian, Spanish, Italian and conversational French. He is affiliated with multiple hospital systems including Memorial Health Systems.
When he is not treating patients at Kidney Health Specialists, Dr. Cristea enjoys spending quality time with his loving family, reading, grilling and traveling.
If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Cristea or the services available at Kidney Health Specialists, please call the office or request an appointment online today.
“Dr Cristea is an excellent doctor. He is very knowledgeable, patient and kind with his patients. Would not trade him for another. Would recommend him to everyone. ”
Dr. Emilian Cristea, MD
Nephrologist
7261 Sheridan Street
Suite 360
Hollywood, FL 33024
Dr. Jeremy Pepin, raised in South Dakota's Black Hills, earned a BS in chemistry from the University of Wyoming. He worked as a chemist at Sinclair Oil before pursing medicine at the University of South Dakota. He completed residency & fellowship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and is dual-board certified in Internal Medicine & Nephrology. Specializing in interventional nephrology, he has national certifications in dialysis access creation & management by the ASDIN. Dr. Pepin prides himself in providing individualized, patient-center care to the southwest Iowa region. He also teaches the nephrology portion of the physician’s assistant program at the College of St. Mary’s. Dr. Pepin is married and has two daughters, and in their free time they enjoy traveling and cooking together. His other hobbies include golf and wood working.
Devaraj Munikrishnappa, MD, is the co-founder and President of Houston Kidney Specialists Center, which has four locations – two in Cypress and two in Houston, Texas. He is board certified in internal medicine and nephrology, and he oversees the company’s administrative, clinical, and business operations.
Dr. Devaraj has held several leadership positions, including medical director at many dialysis units and nursing homes, the Vice Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine, and the Chair of the Medical Informatics Committee, both at Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital. Dr. Devaraj has many publications in professional journals, including in the acclaimed Seminars in Dialysis and an online chapter publication on the American Society of Nephrology website.
Dr. Devaraj began the journey of his medical career in India in 1987, at the young age of 18. After completing medical school at Bangalore University in India and a residency in internal medicine at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in New York, he practiced internal medicine and geriatric medicine for five years. In 2005, Dr. Devaraj was delighted when he was chosen for a fellowship in geriatric medicine at the prestigious St. Louis University School of Medicine. Subsequently, Dr. Devaraj was accepted for a fellowship position in nephrology - the field that he had developed a strong penchant for in his academic career because it necessitates analytical thinking. Upon completion of his fellowship in nephrology in 2009, Dr. Devaraj moved to Houston – a city that resembled his hometown, Bangalore - to begin his practice in nephrology. A decade later, Dr. Devaraj, along with Dr. Ghayyath Sultan, successfully launched their own company called Houston Kidney Specialists Center in March of 2019 in Northwest Houston, Texas. The sole goal of launching the company was and continues to be, to provide excellent, patient-oriented care that would make a positive and transformative difference in each of their lives. Dr. Devaraj is very particular about taking time to ensure his patients understand their medical conditions in the simplest of terms and to their desired satisfaction, regardless of any barriers, such as language.
In his free time, Dr. Devaraj enjoys watching an enticing game of cricket or a thrilling action movie with his family as well as going on walks with his wife. He is proficient in multiple languages, including Hindi, Kannada, and English.
Devaraj Munikrishnappa, MD, is the co-founder and President of Houston Kidney Specialists Center, which has four locations – two in Cypress and two in Houston, Texas. He is board certified in internal medicine and nephrology, and he oversees the company’s administrative, clinical, and business operations.
Dr. Devaraj has held several leadership positions, including medical director at many dialysis units and nursing homes, the Vice Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine, and the Chair of the Medical Informatics Committee, both at Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital. Dr. Devaraj has many publications in professional journals, including in the acclaimed Seminars in Dialysis and an online chapter publication on the American Society of Nephrology website.
Dr. Devaraj began the journey of his medical career in India in 1987, at the young age of 18. After completing medical school at Bangalore University in India and a residency in internal medicine at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in New York, he practiced internal medicine and geriatric medicine for five years. In 2005, Dr. Devaraj was delighted when he was chosen for a fellowship in geriatric medicine at the prestigious St. Louis University School of Medicine. Subsequently, Dr. Devaraj was accepted for a fellowship position in nephrology - the field that he had developed a strong penchant for in his academic career because it necessitates analytical thinking. Upon completion of his fellowship in nephrology in 2009, Dr. Devaraj moved to Houston – a city that resembled his hometown, Bangalore - to begin his practice in nephrology. A decade later, Dr. Devaraj, along with Dr. Ghayyath Sultan, successfully launched their own company called Houston Kidney Specialists Center in March of 2019 in Northwest Houston, Texas. The sole goal of launching the company was and continues to be, to provide excellent, patient-oriented care that would make a positive and transformative difference in each of their lives. Dr. Devaraj is very particular about taking time to ensure his patients understand their medical conditions in the simplest of terms and to their desired satisfaction, regardless of any barriers, such as language.
In his free time, Dr. Devaraj enjoys watching an enticing game of cricket or a thrilling action movie with his family as well as going on walks with his wife. He is proficient in multiple languages, including Hindi, Kannada, and English.
Devaraj Munikrishnappa, MD, is the co-founder and President of Houston Kidney Specialists Center, which has four locations – two in Cypress and two in Houston, Texas. He is board certified in internal medicine and nephrology, and he oversees the company’s administrative, clinical, and business operations.
Dr. Devaraj has held several leadership positions, including medical director at many dialysis units and nursing homes, the Vice Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine, and the Chair of the Medical Informatics Committee, both at Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital. Dr. Devaraj has many publications in professional journals, including in the acclaimed Seminars in Dialysis and an online chapter publication on the American Society of Nephrology website.
Dr. Devaraj began the journey of his medical career in India in 1987, at the young age of 18. After completing medical school at Bangalore University in India and a residency in internal medicine at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in New York, he practiced internal medicine and geriatric medicine for five years. In 2005, Dr. Devaraj was delighted when he was chosen for a fellowship in geriatric medicine at the prestigious St. Louis University School of Medicine. Subsequently, Dr. Devaraj was accepted for a fellowship position in nephrology - the field that he had developed a strong penchant for in his academic career because it necessitates analytical thinking. Upon completion of his fellowship in nephrology in 2009, Dr. Devaraj moved to Houston – a city that resembled his hometown, Bangalore - to begin his practice in nephrology. A decade later, Dr. Devaraj, along with Dr. Ghayyath Sultan, successfully launched their own company called Houston Kidney Specialists Center in March of 2019 in Northwest Houston, Texas. The sole goal of launching the company was and continues to be, to provide excellent, patient-oriented care that would make a positive and transformative difference in each of their lives. Dr. Devaraj is very particular about taking time to ensure his patients understand their medical conditions in the simplest of terms and to their desired satisfaction, regardless of any barriers, such as language.
In his free time, Dr. Devaraj enjoys watching an enticing game of cricket or a thrilling action movie with his family as well as going on walks with his wife. He is proficient in multiple languages, including Hindi, Kannada, and English.
Devaraj Munikrishnappa, MD, is the co-founder and President of Houston Kidney Specialists Center, which has four locations – two in Cypress and two in Houston, Texas. He is board certified in internal medicine and nephrology, and he oversees the company’s administrative, clinical, and business operations.
Dr. Devaraj has held several leadership positions, including medical director at many dialysis units and nursing homes, the Vice Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine, and the Chair of the Medical Informatics Committee, both at Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital. Dr. Devaraj has many publications in professional journals, including in the acclaimed Seminars in Dialysis and an online chapter publication on the American Society of Nephrology website.
Dr. Devaraj began the journey of his medical career in India in 1987, at the young age of 18. After completing medical school at Bangalore University in India and a residency in internal medicine at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in New York, he practiced internal medicine and geriatric medicine for five years. In 2005, Dr. Devaraj was delighted when he was chosen for a fellowship in geriatric medicine at the prestigious St. Louis University School of Medicine. Subsequently, Dr. Devaraj was accepted for a fellowship position in nephrology - the field that he had developed a strong penchant for in his academic career because it necessitates analytical thinking. Upon completion of his fellowship in nephrology in 2009, Dr. Devaraj moved to Houston – a city that resembled his hometown, Bangalore - to begin his practice in nephrology. A decade later, Dr. Devaraj, along with Dr. Ghayyath Sultan, successfully launched their own company called Houston Kidney Specialists Center in March of 2019 in Northwest Houston, Texas. The sole goal of launching the company was and continues to be, to provide excellent, patient-oriented care that would make a positive and transformative difference in each of their lives. Dr. Devaraj is very particular about taking time to ensure his patients understand their medical conditions in the simplest of terms and to their desired satisfaction, regardless of any barriers, such as language.
In his free time, Dr. Devaraj enjoys watching an enticing game of cricket or a thrilling action movie with his family as well as going on walks with his wife. He is proficient in multiple languages, including Hindi, Kannada, and English.
Ghayyath Sultan, MD, is the Vice President and co-founder of Houston Kidney Specialists Center, which has four locations – two in Cypress and two in Houston, Texas. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in both internal medicine and nephrology.
Dr. Sultan obtained his medical degree at the University of Tishreen and completed a 4-year residency program in internal medicine at the University of Damascus in Syria before moving to the United States. He completed his residency in internal medicine at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. After residency, he joined Cleveland Clinic Foundation as an attending physician. During his time at Cleveland Clinic, he served as assistant professor of medicine at Cleveland Clinic Learner College of Medicine, where he was involved in teaching and supervising the residents of the internal medicine residency program. Ultimately, he pursued his dream of becoming a nephrologist and completed his nephrology fellowship at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he was honored with the outstanding graduating fellow award upon completing his fellowship in 2015 for his exemplary performance during his training.
Dr. Sultan’s passion for nephrology is demonstrated in the profound knowledge he has in managing the intricacies of kidney diseases and through his communications with staff, colleagues, and patients. He values the long-term bonds he builds with his patients and their families throughout their lives, emphasizing strategies and treatments that will keep them healthy. It is impossible not to feel Dr. Sultan’s love for his work when you witness his optimism and lively energy in caring for patients.
Outside of work, he enjoys playing and watching basketball and soccer in his free time. He and his wife are blessed with two wonderful kids.
“Dr. Sultan explained everything I needed to know and answered my questions. He provided real and useful advice with great 'bedside' manners. The staff is very professional and knowledgeable. I will, confidently, continue to see Dr. Sultan. ”
Dr. Ghayyath Sultan, MD
Nephrologist
13656 Breton Ridge St.
Units A and H
Houston, TX 77070
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