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Kelly Mercier, DO, is board-certified in nephrology and hypertension, and internal medicine. She sees patients at Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC, in Livonia, Michigan. 

Dr. Mercier received both her undergraduate and medical degrees from Michigan State University. Throughout these years, she maintained her commitment to assisting the community and fellow classmates, often involved in educational services. She completed medical school as a member of Sigma Sigma Phi Honor Society. Dr. Mercier completed her internal medicine residency training at Botsford Hospital, located in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Her subspecialty training in nephrology was performed at Botsford Hospital as well. During her final year of training, she was named the Chief Nephrology Fellow for her program. 

Currently, Dr. Mercier is a member of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), the American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI), and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). Her dedication to health maintenance and her patients have continued to grow throughout her training.

Ghayas Habach, MD, MPH, is a board-certified nephrologist serving patients at Merit Health Care, PC, with offices in Sylacauga and Talladega, Alabama. He has practiced internal medicine and nephology for almost 25 years and holds himself and his treatment of others to high standards.

Dr. Habach became interested in medicine during his adolescence after witnessing the compassion and sincerity displayed by a physician in his family. Driven by a strong motivation to learn and succeed, Dr. Habach was determined to become a physician and impact the lives of many.

He completed medical school at Damascus University in Damascus, Syria, and a one-year externship in London, England. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Habach served as a program officer for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Damascus, where he played a pivotal role in immunizing 1.3 million Syrian children.

Dr. Habach's deep interest in healthcare policy and public health aspects influenced him to pursue a Master of Public Health (MPH) at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He then completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Connecticut and a nephrology fellowship at the University of Michigan.

Dr. Habach believes physicians have a duty to educate, teaching patients how to care for their health, not only alleviating symptoms and prescribing drugs. He also believes physicians should be role models who demonstrate the ideals of ethics, righteousness, and compassion in every aspect of their lives. These are the ideals Dr. Habach has strived to embody for the last 25 years and continues to strive towards with enthusiasm and focus.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Habach enjoys reading poetry and history, playing tennis, and listening to music, especially James Taylor. He also enjoys spending time with his children and watching them grow into independent and passionate individuals.

Jason Biederman, DO, FACOI, FASN, is board certified in nephrology and internal medicine. He sees patients at Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC in Livonia, Michigan.

Dr. Biederman was raised in Farmington Hills, Michigan. He earned his Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University after having completed his science bachelorate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Biederman completed his internal medicine residency at Botsford General Hospital where he was chosen as Intern of the Year. He continued his nephrology & hypertension subspecialty training at Henry Ford Hospital. 

Dr. Biederman has authored numerous research publications pertaining to the effects of diabetes on the kidney. He has been recognized as a fellow of the American Society of Nephrology and the American College of Osteopathic Medicine. 

Dr. Biederman is the Medical Director of Fresenius Medical Services’ Livonia and Garden City hemodialysis units. Dr. Biederman continues with his passion for delivering the most advanced medical treatments available with Hypertension Nephrology Associates.

Mark Marrone, MD, is board-certified in nephrology and internal medicine. He sees patients at Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC, located in Livonia, Michigan. 

Dr. Marrone was born in New York, New York, and grew up in Northern New Jersey. He completed his undergraduate degree at Boston College and earned his Medical Degree at the American University of the Caribbean. Subsequently, he performed his internship at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and completed his medical residency at St John’s Hospital in Detroit. He completed his fellowship in the field of nephrology at Wayne State University. In his final year of fellowship training, he was named Chief Nephrology Fellow. 

Dr. Marrone is very active in the teaching program at Botsford General Hospital, where he has proudly been the recipient of four (4) Teacher of the Year awards. He was a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the National Kidney Foundation from 2000-2003. Currently, he is a member of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), American College of Physicians (ACP), and American Medical Association (AMA). He is the Chief of Nephrology at Botsford Hospital and Medical Director of Fresenius Medical Services Botsford Dialysis Center in Farmington Hills, Michigan. 

Dr. Marrone’s greatest joy is sharing the knowledge and experience that he has developed over the years with the medical students, interns, residents, and fellows.

Suruchi Kaul, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine and nephrology specialist at Norwood Medical Associates in Norwood, Massachusetts. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and highly trained in primary care. 

Dr. Kaul has been practicing medicine in Norwood since 2008, after moving to the area from Minnesota. She specializes in treating kidney diseases, particularly in managing chronic kidney disease due to hypertension and diabetes. 

She earned her medical degree at Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi University, in India. Dr. Kaul completed residencies at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri; the University of Minnesota VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota; and the University College of Medical Sciences Delhi University in Delhi, India.

Dr. Kaul also completed a fellowship in nephrology at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis and in immunology and uveitis at the University of Illinois in Chicago. She’s a member of the American College of Physicians, National Kidney Foundation, American Society of Nephrology, and Delhi Ophthalmological Society. During her residency, Dr. Kaul developed an interest in further studying kidney disease. 

She enjoys educating patients about disease complications to reduce their risk of experiencing severe medical problems. Dr. Kaul feels privileged to help her patients understand and gain control of their health and well-being.

In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her family, reading, and being involved in the PTO at her children’s school. She helps with various educational activities, including the Understanding Our Differences program, and volunteers at a local library.

Dr. Kaul welcomes existing and new patients to Norwood Medical Associates and enjoys caring for them.

Michael Misuraca, DO, is a board-certified physician in nephrology and hypertension, and internal medicine. He sees and treats patients at Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC, located in Livonia, Michigan. 

Dr. Misuraca was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University, School of Medicine. Dr. Misuraca is a member of the National Osteopathic Honor Society, having graduated in the top 25 of his class. Dr. Misuraca completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Dr. Misuraca used the knowledge base and experience from that training to go forward and complete a fellowship in Nephrology at Botsford Hospital. As the first Nephrology fellow in Botsford Hospital’s long prestigious history, Dr. Misuraca has forged a path for future Nephrology fellows to follow. 

In his current role with Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC, Dr. Misuraca practices the art of Nephrology with the utmost passion and dedication.

Victoria Golas, DO, is board-certified in nephrology and hypertension, and internal medicine. She diagnoses and treats patients at Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC, located in Livonia, Michigan. 

Dr. Golas was born in Indiana and raised in Michigan. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics with a minor in nutritional science at Michigan State University in East Lansing. She then completed her Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University. Dr. Golas finished her internal medicine residency at Beaumont Hospital in Farmington Hills. She continued her nephrology training and fellowship at Beaumont Farmington Hills, where she subsequently was chosen as Chief Fellow. 

Dr. Golas is currently a member of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN). 

She is committed to providing outstanding patient care to anyone who visits Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Golas, call the office or request one online today.

Crystal R. Gardner-Martin, MD, is board certified in nephrology and internal medicine. She sees patients at Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC in Livonia, Michigan.

Dr. Gardner-Martin was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical School and completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Illinois Hospital. She returned to Michigan in 1998 to complete her nephrology subspecialty training at the University of Michigan. 

Dr. Gardner-Martin joined Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC in 2000 and has been dedicated to improving medical care in the Detroit metropolitan area. She served as a member and chairperson of the St. John Detroit Riverview Hospital Internal Medicine/Family Practice Quality Assurance Committee, chairperson of the Medical Care Evaluation Committee, and member of the Medical Executive Board. She is presently the Medical Director of several Fresenius Kidney Care hemodialysis units. 

Dr. Gardner-Martin has remained active in the teaching services at several hospitals and participates in community education through various community health fairs and service projects. Her special interests include hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and lupus.

About Dr. Maniya

Zak Maniya MD, FACP, is a triple board-certified in Nephrology & Hypertension, Critical Care and Internal Medicine at Consultants in Kidney Diseases, located in Hamilton, New Jersey.

 

Dr. Maniya founded Consultants in Kidney Diseases over 20 years ago to better serve patients with kidney diseases locally in Mercer County. He has pioneered innovations in preventive care, patient safety & quality of care.

 

With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Maniya is an expert in all forms of kidney diseases, including acute and chronic kidney diseases and hypertension. He is highly skilled in all modes of dialysis and kidney transplant care. He is a master at combining his vast knowledge and expertise with compassion. His philosophy is to treat the patient as a whole, not only the kidneys.

 

He completed his Nephrology and Critical Care training at Columbia University in New York and is one of the few triple board-certified physicians in the United States. 

 

Dr. Maniya is a prestigious Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), a distinction reserved for physician-leaders and educators who are at the forefront of their profession and considered cutting-edge in their field.

 

He currently serves as Chief of Nephrology at St. Francis Medical Center and is involved in teaching medical residents. He also serves as Medical Director of the DaVita Hamilton and DaVita Trenton Dialysis Centers, and he is proud of the fact that under his leadership the center achieved Medicare's highest 5-star ranking for quality of patient care.

 

Dr. Maniya is also a leader within New Jersey and has served on the Board of NJ Health Care Quality Institute. He currently serves on the Board of St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton.

 

He is the father of two beautiful kids and the husband of a primary care physician. During his spare time he unwinds by going on the treadmill and reading books on philosophy, cosmology and astrophysics.

 

Khaled Ismail, MD, is board-certified in nephrology and hypertension, and internal medicine. He sees patients at Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC, located in Livonia, Michigan. 

Dr. Ismail is a Michigan native and a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree with High Honors. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Henry Ford Hospital, where he was awarded both Intern of the Year and Junior Resident of the Year and was subsequently chosen as a Chief Resident. Dr. Ismail continued at Henry Ford Hospital for his Nephrology subspecialty training, where he also became Chief Nephrology Fellow. During his training, Dr. Ismail was appointed to the Residency Review Committee for Internal Medicine, a committee of 20 members which is responsible for regulating the education of medical doctors nationwide. 

Dr. Ismail has served as Vice Chief of Staff at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital and is now the Nephrology Program Director at St. John Macomb Hospital. Dr. Ismail is the Medical Director of Fresenius Kidney Care Warren and Madison Heights hemodialysis units. 

Dr. Ismail is committed to providing personalized, state-of-the-art, collaborative care to his patients at Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC.

The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, is a medical practice with multiple locations: West Orange, East Orange, South Orange, Maplewood, Newark, Belleville, and Bloomfield, New Jersey. Led by a skilled team of physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals, the practice serves people aged 20 and older in person and virtually via telemedicine.

The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, offers specialty services, including cardiology, endocrinology, gynecology, internal medicine, neurology, podiatry, pulmonology, women’s wellness, pediatric endocrinology, nutrition, and sleep medicine. Patients with chronic diseases or general medicine concerns can turn to the highly trained experts at The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, for superior care.

The skilled medical team personalizes each treatment plan based on a patient’s medical needs, lifestyle, and desired outcomes.

Those with diabetes, foot or ankle issues, gynecology concerns, or heart, kidney, or lung diseases rely on The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, for exceptional care in a welcoming setting. Undergoing routine care reduces the risk of bothersome symptoms and severe medical complications. 

The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, team is friendly, providing top-notch patient-centered care using the latest advances in technology and research-backed treatments. They compassionately welcome new and existing patients to the practice.

Schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment at The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, by phone or online today.

Stacy Zwick Ker, DO,  is a board-certified physician in nephrology and hypertension, and internal medicine. She sees patients at Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC, in Livonia, Michigan. 

Dr. Ker was born in Orrville, Ohio, and is a graduate of Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (OUCOM). Dr. Ker is a member of the National Osteopathic Honor Society, which is an honor given to those showing a high degree of scholarship and service to their college and/or profession. Dr. Ker completed both her internship and residency in internal medicine at Botsford Hospital, located in Farmington Hills, Michigan. She then continued at Botsford Hospital to complete her nephrology subspecialty program and was named Chief Nephrology Fellow in her final year of training. 

Currently, Dr. Ker is a member of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). Dr. Ker is the first physician in Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC to be certified by The American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology (ASDIN) in Hemodialysis Vascular Access Procedures. 

In addition to vascular access work, Dr. Ker is very passionate about the management of chronic kidney disease and hypertension and is certified as a “Specialist in Clinical Hypertension” by the American Society of Hypertension.

Dr. Smita Maity is a board-certified nephrologist with fellowship training in Nephrology and Advanced Heart Failure at Cedars-Sinai, UCLA, and LAMC. She provides compassionate, personalized care for patients with kidney and heart conditions, including chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease, heart failure, hypertension, kidney stones, and acute kidney injury. Her focus is on preserving kidney function, optimizing heart health, and improving overall quality of life, with individualized treatment plans for each patient.

Thomas Nguyen, MD, MS, is a skilled internal medicine and nephrology physician at Nguyen Medical Group in Boynton Beach, Florida. Dr. Nguyen considers it a privilege to serve the community where he grew up. 

Dr. Nguyen started his educational pursuits at the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he completed his Bachelor of Science in microbiology in 2000. After completing his undergraduate studies, Dr. Nguyen earned his Master of Science in molecular genetics and gene therapy in 2002, also from the University of Florida. In 2006, he earned his Doctor of Medicine from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

After completing his studies, Dr. Nguyen returned to his home state of Florida, where he completed his residency and fellowship at UF Health Jacksonville (formerly Shands Jacksonville) in 2011. Shortly after, Dr. Nguyen opened Nguyen Medical Group.

As an experienced physician, Dr. Nguyen understands the importance of strong doctor-patient relationships. At well-visits, he takes great pleasure in learning about the lives of his patients while simultaneously assessing their health. Dr. Nguyen takes great pride in being there for his patients, especially when their health is compromised, so he can be their guiding light, steering them back into good health. 

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Nguyen and the team at Nguyen Medical Group, call the office or book online today.

Dr. Brookins is devoted to educating and empowering others about nutrition, transplantation, and health disparities. In addition to being a Nephrologist and Hypertension Specialist, she has experience with CKD nutrition, kidney transplantation, & end-stage kidney disease dialysis care. She served as a Medical Director of an outpatient hemodialysis center, and Managing Nephrologist in a home dialysis center.