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Office Location(s): primarily Fairfax

Other languages spoken: Spanish 

Lorena Botero-Calderon, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician and pediatric nephrologist committed to delivering personalized, evidence-based care to children and their families at Virginia Pediatric Group in Fairfax, Virginia. 

Born and raised in Colombia, Dr. Botero-Calderon appreciates the significance of cultural competence in providing compassionate and effective healthcare. She earned her medical degree from Universidad del Valle in Cali, Colombia, before moving to the United States. There, she completed her pediatric residency at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Ohio, followed by a pediatric nephrology fellowship at Children’s National Hospital Medical Center in Washington, DC.

At Virginia Pediatric Group, Dr. Botero-Calderon strives to offer comprehensive medical care and practical guidance, becoming a valuable resource for families as their children grow and develop. Her goal is to help her patients achieve their healthiest and happiest selves. She has particular interests in newborn care and asthma, ensuring these areas receive the dedicated attention they require.

In her free time, Dr. Botero-Calderon enjoys discovering new restaurants and traveling. She resides in Washington, DC, with her husband, embracing the rich cultural and culinary experiences the city offers. Her diverse background and dedication to her patients make her a trusted and respected physician in her community.

About Dr. Aras

Dr. Rohit Aras is double board-certified in Nephrology & Hypertension and Internal Medicine and has over 10 years of experience serving patients at Consultants in Kidney Diseases in Hamilton, NJ.

He completed medical school at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by residency in Internal Medicine at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and fellowship in Nephrology at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens.

His realm of expertise encompasses all aspects of nephrology - from hypertension, along with the broad spectrum of renal diseases, all the way to end-stage renal disease and dialysis. Motivated by his knowledge, technical skills, and advanced resources available at Consultants in Kidney Diseases, Dr. Aras provides life-changing and life-saving solutions to every patient he serves.

Dr. Aras splits his time between seeing patients in the clinic, in a variety of dialysis centers throughout central New Jersey, and caring for critically ill patients in the ICU and local hospitals. Dr. Aras values health above everything else — which is what drove him to become a physician. Every day, he has an incredibly rewarding opportunity to give his patients a better quality of life.

When he’s not practicing medicine, Dr. Aras enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, watching sports and playing tennis.

About Dr. Alyacoub

Dr. Leen Alyacoub completed medical school at Jordan University of Science and Technology, followed by her Internal Medicine residency at University at Buffalo. She then trained at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic Foundation, where she completed her fellowship in Nephrology and Hypertension.

Dr. Alyacoub provides comprehensive care for patients with chronic and acute kidney disease, glomerular disorders, hypertension, dialysis, and kidney transplantation. Her philosophy is to treat the whole patient with compassion—focusing not only on managing disease but also on improving overall quality of life.

She has presented her research nationally at the American Society of Nephrology and the National Kidney Foundation meetings and has published in the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. She is also an active member of the American Society of Nephrology, the National Kidney Foundation, and the International Society of Nephrology.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Alyacoub enjoys fitness, reading, and spending time with family and friends. She is fluent in English and Arabic and remains passionate about serving both her local community and global health initiatives.

About Dr. Iqbal

Dr. Hafiz Iqbal is double board-certified in Nephrology & Hypertension and Internal Medicine, and serves patients at Consultants in Kidney Diseases in Hamilton, NJ.

He completed medical school at Allama Iqbal Medical College followed by residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Nephrology at West Virginia University School of Medicine.

He is passionate about taking care of all aspects related to the field of nephrology, including but not limited to diabetic nephropathy, hypertension, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, glomerular disorders, kidney stones, cystic kidney diseases, electrolyte abnormalities, end-stage-renal disease including managing both hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis and management of kidney transplant patients.

His practice is patient focused, and he believes very strongly that each patient has unique needs and goals and that it is important for him, as their physician, to recognize this and provide personalized care to the best of his ability.

"As a team member of Consultants In Kidney Diseases, we can not only improve the quality of life of our patients but also make them live longer, which we can do by quickly managing their complicated medical issues throughout their kidney disease process and through great patient education."

He loves to spend time off with his beautiful family. Walking is his passion, which is one the ways he unwinds.

About Carabello Kidney

Victor Carabello, MD, combines mindful care, skill, and decades of experience with the latest research and technology to help people with serious kidney problems attain the most positive outcomes at Carabello Kidney in East Los Angeles, California. A dual board-certified internist and nephrologist who specializes in the treatment and prevention of chronic kidney disease, Dr. Carabello is dedicated to helping at-risk patients stay as healthy as possible for as long as possible — and avoid kidney failure and dialysis whenever possible.

Dr. Carabello received his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in Irvine, California, in 1991. He then performed his residency training in internal medicine and pediatrics at LAC+USC Medical Center in Los Angeles in 1995, served as chief resident of pediatrics there in 1996, and completed his fellowship training in adult nephrology in 1998. Dr. Carabello established his patient-centered private nephrology practice in 1998. Ever since, he’s been working hard to educate, support, and empower his patients to be active participants in their own health and well-being. By conducting all patient evaluations, treatments, and follow-up care himself, he helps facilitate the level of trust and partnership required with his patients for success.

Dr. Carabello is as passionate about preventive care as well as dynamic, multi-disciplinary treatment solutions that effectively address specific and interconnected health needs. Kidney health is inescapably linked to whole-body health, and Dr. Carabello is committed to doing everything in his power to improve or restore both.

To schedule a visit with Dr. Carabello, call the office or request a consultation online today.

Mark LaGatta, MD, is a board-certified nephrologist and internal medicine physician at Solution Health Specialists, which provides care to patients throughout Florida. With extensive training and experience, Dr. LaGatta is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals with kidney and related systemic conditions.

Dr. LaGatta earned a medical degree from the University of Texas, completed residency training at the University of Florida, and pursued fellowship training at the University of Miami. These experiences equipped Dr. LaGatta with advanced expertise in diagnosing and managing complex kidney disorders and systemic conditions that impact renal health.

Board-certified in Nephrology and Internal Medicine, Dr. LaGatta is an active member of the American Society of Nephrology and the National Kidney Foundation.

Dr. LaGatta treats a broad spectrum of conditions, including kidney stones, lupus, nephrotic and nephritic syndromes, acute renal failure, chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease, uncontrolled hypertension, hematuria, dehydration, anemia, and electrolyte imbalances.

Committed to helping patients maintain optimal kidney function, Dr. LaGatta emphasizes individualized treatment plans that combine the latest research, innovative therapies, and ongoing patient education. Patients benefit from a compassionate, comprehensive approach that prioritizes both kidney health and overall wellness.

Deon D. Middlebrook, MD, a board-certified internal medicine physician who has a subspecialty in nephrology, provides comprehensive care for kidney disease and dialysis management at his practice, Deon D. Middlebrook MDPC, in Detroit, Michigan.

Following a personal passion, Dr. Middlebrook serves as an African-American nephrologist seeking to connect with the Black community. His goal is to raise awareness about the high risk of kidney disease in Black people and deliver high-quality care to all patients 16 and older.

Dr. Middlebrook graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 

After receiving his Doctor of Medicine from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan, he completed his internship and residency training in internal medicine at the University of California, Irvine/VA Long Beach Health Care System in Long Beach, California.

Pursuing his career in kidney care, Dr. Middlebrook returned to Wayne State University School of Medicine to finish a nephrology fellowship.

Dr. Middlebrook’s extensive experience began at two dialysis clinics in Detroit, New Center Dialysis, P.C. and Kidney Replacement Services, P.C., which contracts with the State of Michigan for the Department of Corrections dialysis program.

He opened his private practice in 1991, where he continues to provide exceptional kidney care for patients throughout the Detroit Metropolitan Area.

In addition to his private practice, he joined American Renal Associates in August 2009, serves as the medical director of Wayne County, and is affiliated with two American Renal Associates dialysis clinics: the Detroit Kidney Center and Eastpointe Dialysis Center in Eastpointe, Michigan.

Dr. Middlebrook stays active in research as a subinvestigator for the Revival Research Institute LLC, the state’s leading clinical research clinic in Southfield, Michigan. 

He also maintains membership in the American Medical Association, Wayne County Medical Society, the Detroit Medical Society, the National Kidney Foundation, and the American Society of Nephrology.

Dr. Bella Halpert is a nephrologist specializing in hypertension, chronic kidney disease and dialysis management. She believes good kidney care starts with listening, and she works closely with patients from early diagnosis through dialysis to make complex decisions feel clear and manageable.

Raised in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Halpert completed both her internal medicine residency and her nephrology fellowship at One Brooklyn Health, Brookdale Hospital, where she was selected as Chief Fellow and devoted much of her time to teaching and mentoring the next generation of physicians. Multilingual in four languages, including Russian, Ukrainian, Hebrew, and Yiddish, Dr. Halpert connects easily with the diverse communities she serves. She brings deep compassion and a strong work ethic to every patient she serves.

At LaSante Health, she is committed to care that is thorough, accessible, and grounded in trust.