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.
Kevin Griffiths, MD, is board-certified in nephrology and internal medicine. He received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University before earning his medical degree and masters in public health and health policy and administration at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Griffiths then completed his internal medicine residency and nephrology fellowship training at the same institution.
Currently, he is a partner at Metro Renal Associates in Washington, DC. Dr. Griffiths manages patients that have developed chronic kidney disease and have to perform in-center hemodialysis and specializes in treating kidney disease patients who prefer home dialysis. Additionally, he has experience treating renal transplant patients, difficult to control hypertension, as well as helping patients who suffer from renal stones, lupus, and polycystic kidney disease.
Dr. Griffiths is the medical director at Fresenius Kidney Care Southeast DC and Fresenius Kidney Care Southeast Washington. As the medical director for both facilities, he oversees the care and safety of over 160 dialysis patients.
As a leading voice in his field, Dr. Griffiths gives lectures and seminars on the benefits of home hemodialysis, and his clinical acumen has led to numerous awards. He’s also a fellow with the American Society of Nephrology.
Dr. Griffiths has been recognized as one of “America’s Top Physicians” in nephrology for the years 2009-2013 by the Consumer Research Council of America. For the year 2012, Dr. Griffiths was selected as one of the “Leading Physicians of the World” in the field of nephrology. He was also selected as one of the “Top 10 Nephrologist” by the American Registry.
Jonathan Pankow, MD, is one of the skilled nephrologists practicing at Houston Kidney Specialists Center (HKSC), which has four locations – two in Cypress and two in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Pankow was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, by two parent-physicians. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry with Summa Cum Laude honors at Baylor University in 2010. He then returned to Kansas, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine at Kansas University School of Medicine in 2014 and was elected into the AΩA honor society. He then completed a subsequent residency in internal medicine at KU Medicine-Wichita from 2014-2017, during which he earned outstanding PGY-1 and PGY-2 awards and served as PGY-3 Chief Resident.
After working with sound hospitalists in his hometown, Dr. Pankow returned south to Houston, Texas, where he completed his nephrology fellowship at UT Houston from 2018-2020. In recognition of his leadership qualities, excellent communication skills among his colleagues, and compassionate care to his patients, Dr. Pankow was made the Chief Fellow. He strongly believes that having the most current knowledge and diligently coordinating with medical team members are paramount in providing the best possible care for his patients just as he would his own family and friends. He joined HKSC in July 2020, seeking a team of doctors with a similar philosophy of patient care.
Dr. Pankow enjoys spending time with his wife – an infectious disease specialist – and his daughter and son. He is an avid runner and enjoys fitness with a focus on calisthenics in his spare time. He qualified for the Boston Marathon and remains competitive in running and fitness.
Jonathan Pankow, MD, is one of the skilled nephrologists practicing at Houston Kidney Specialists Center (HKSC), which has four locations – two in Cypress and two in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Pankow was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, by two parent-physicians. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry with Summa Cum Laude honors at Baylor University in 2010. He then returned to Kansas, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine at Kansas University School of Medicine in 2014 and was elected into the AΩA honor society. He then completed a subsequent residency in internal medicine at KU Medicine-Wichita from 2014-2017, during which he earned outstanding PGY-1 and PGY-2 awards and served as PGY-3 Chief Resident.
After working with sound hospitalists in his hometown, Dr. Pankow returned south to Houston, Texas, where he completed his nephrology fellowship at UT Houston from 2018-2020. In recognition of his leadership qualities, excellent communication skills among his colleagues, and compassionate care to his patients, Dr. Pankow was made the Chief Fellow. He strongly believes that having the most current knowledge and diligently coordinating with medical team members are paramount in providing the best possible care for his patients just as he would his own family and friends. He joined HKSC in July 2020, seeking a team of doctors with a similar philosophy of patient care.
Dr. Pankow enjoys spending time with his wife – an infectious disease specialist – and his daughter and son. He is an avid runner and enjoys fitness with a focus on calisthenics in his spare time. He qualified for the Boston Marathon and remains competitive in running and fitness.
Jonathan Pankow, MD, is one of the skilled nephrologists practicing at Houston Kidney Specialists Center (HKSC), which has four locations – two in Cypress and two in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Pankow was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, by two parent-physicians. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry with Summa Cum Laude honors at Baylor University in 2010. He then returned to Kansas, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine at Kansas University School of Medicine in 2014 and was elected into the AΩA honor society. He then completed a subsequent residency in internal medicine at KU Medicine-Wichita from 2014-2017, during which he earned outstanding PGY-1 and PGY-2 awards and served as PGY-3 Chief Resident.
After working with sound hospitalists in his hometown, Dr. Pankow returned south to Houston, Texas, where he completed his nephrology fellowship at UT Houston from 2018-2020. In recognition of his leadership qualities, excellent communication skills among his colleagues, and compassionate care to his patients, Dr. Pankow was made the Chief Fellow. He strongly believes that having the most current knowledge and diligently coordinating with medical team members are paramount in providing the best possible care for his patients just as he would his own family and friends. He joined HKSC in July 2020, seeking a team of doctors with a similar philosophy of patient care.
Dr. Pankow enjoys spending time with his wife – an infectious disease specialist – and his daughter and son. He is an avid runner and enjoys fitness with a focus on calisthenics in his spare time. He qualified for the Boston Marathon and remains competitive in running and fitness.
Oyije Susannah Iheagwara, MD, is board-certified in internal medicine and nephrology. She practices at Metro Renal Associates in Washington, DC.
Dr. Iheagwara completed a nephrology fellowship at the George Washington University Hospital in Washington DC and has a Master's in clinical and translation research from Georgetown University.
Dr. Iheagwara is a member of several professional societies and is certified as Hypertension Specialist by the American Society of Hypertension.
Before joining Metro renal Associates in 2022, she worked in academia for several years, where she assisted with the teaching of medical students and residents in training at Howard University. She now returns to private practice bringing her cutting-edge nephrology knowledge and wonderful bedside manner to help kidney disease patients in the DC Metro area. Her clinical interests include the management of chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and electrolyte disorders.
Dr. Iheagwara is passionate about the care she provides and believes optimal healthcare involves a partnership between the patient and the provider. She strives to educate her patients about their disease conditions fully.
She is married and has three children. She enjoys reading, writing poetry, listening to audiobooks, and working out in her free time.
“The staff was professional and efficient. Dr. Iheagwara was very pleasant and professional. She explained my lab work in details that I could understand, which was helpful to me and made me feel at ease. I would recommend this practice to anyone. They make you feel valued.”
Dr Oyije Iheagwara, MD
Nephrologist
6301 Walker Mill Road
Capitol Heights, MD 20743
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Dr Oyije Iheagwara, MD
Nephrologist
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106 Irving Street N.W.
2500 North
Washington, DC 20010
Oyije Susannah Iheagwara, MD, is board-certified in internal medicine and nephrology. She practices at Metro Renal Associates in Washington, DC.
Dr. Iheagwara completed a nephrology fellowship at the George Washington University Hospital in Washington DC and has a Master's in clinical and translation research from Georgetown University.
Dr. Iheagwara is a member of several professional societies and is certified as Hypertension Specialist by the American Society of Hypertension.
Before joining Metro renal Associates in 2022, she worked in academia for several years, where she assisted with the teaching of medical students and residents in training at Howard University. She now returns to private practice bringing her cutting-edge nephrology knowledge and wonderful bedside manner to help kidney disease patients in the DC Metro area. Her clinical interests include the management of chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and electrolyte disorders.
Dr. Iheagwara is passionate about the care she provides and believes optimal healthcare involves a partnership between the patient and the provider. She strives to educate her patients about their disease conditions fully.
She is married and has three children. She enjoys reading, writing poetry, listening to audiobooks, and working out in her free time.
“The staff was professional and efficient. Dr. Iheagwara was very pleasant and professional. She explained my lab work in details that I could understand, which was helpful to me and made me feel at ease. I would recommend this practice to anyone. They make you feel valued.”
Dr Oyije Iheagwara, MD
Nephrologist
106 Irving Street N.W.
2500 North
Washington, DC 20010
Conveniently located just off of Camelback Road, Mind Body Kidney in Phoenix, Arizona, provides expert care to treat or prevent kidney disease for patients in and around Phoenix. Whether patients are suffering from kidney disease or have it in their family history, the specialized care from Mind Body Kidney providers offers a proven path to good health.
Led by Elise Barney, DO, the Mind Body Kidney care team takes pride in offering the best of traditional kidney disease treatment combined with personalized preventive care. The experienced care team knows that effective kidney care depends on the unique needs of each patient. Providers take care to listen to each patient’s circumstances and preferences to identify the best approach for success.
Mind Body Kidney provides compassionate support for illnesses related to kidney health, including eating disorders, and takes advantage of the latest telemedicine advances to make sure treatment is as easy as possible for patients.
No matter a patient’s personal circumstances, Mind Body Kidney providers do everything in their power to ensure patients can take control of their health and stay healthy long term.
Shashank Singh, MD, is one of the skilled physicians practicing at Houston Kidney Specialists Center (HKSC), which has four locations – three in Cypress and one in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Singh was born in India and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, from the young age of 1 year. He received his bachelor's degree in biology from Kennesaw State University and received his medical degree from St. George's University in 2014. He later completed his internal medicine residency in Brooklyn, New York. He finished his residency in 2017 and worked at LSU - Shreveport for some time as an internal medicine faculty associate professor. Deciding to specialize, he finished his nephrology fellowship from UT Health San Antonio and transplant nephrology fellowship from Emory University. Dr. Singh demonstrates a strong belief in providing the best care for his patients as he would want for his own family. He strives to provide excellence with kindness to all his patients.
In his spare time, he enjoys the outdoors by running and hiking and enjoys working on automobiles. He comes to Houston, Texas, with his wife - a native of Houston and an intensivist. He and his wife are blessed with a daughter.
Shashank Singh, MD, is one of the skilled physicians practicing at Houston Kidney Specialists Center (HKSC), which has four locations – three in Cypress and one in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Singh was born in India and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, from the young age of 1 year. He received his bachelor's degree in biology from Kennesaw State University and received his medical degree from St. George's University in 2014. He later completed his internal medicine residency in Brooklyn, New York. He finished his residency in 2017 and worked at LSU - Shreveport for some time as an internal medicine faculty associate professor. Deciding to specialize, he finished his nephrology fellowship from UT Health San Antonio and transplant nephrology fellowship from Emory University. Dr. Singh demonstrates a strong belief in providing the best care for his patients as he would want for his own family. He strives to provide excellence with kindness to all his patients.
In his spare time, he enjoys the outdoors by running and hiking and enjoys working on automobiles. He comes to Houston, Texas, with his wife - a native of Houston and an intensivist. He and his wife are blessed with a daughter.
Mohamed Sheta, MD, FASN, FASDIN, is an award-winning nephrologist at Houston Kidney Specialists Center (HKSC), which has multiple locations in Houston and Cypress, Texas.He strives to reach more of the community as one of the few nephrologists nationwide specializing in minimally invasive surgical procedures. Dr. Sheta can perform percutaneous peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion, percutaneous arteriovenous fistula creation, and many other minimally invasive dialysis access surgeries.
Born and raised in Cairo, Egypt, Dr. Sheta received his medical degree from the University of Cairo, Egypt, and moved to the United States in 2009 for his nephrology fellowship at the University of Minnesota. He eventually became a research fellow with Houston Methodist at Texas Medical Center. He has also trained with the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology (ASDIN) Training Program at the Dialysis Access Institute in Orangeburg, South Carolina, which is touted as one of the most prestigious dialysis access training programs worldwide. He eventually became the director of their interventional training program and has taught many interventional nephrologists from around the world special techniques.
Multi-faceted and passionate, Dr. Sheta has earned several awards, including the Ellen Cosgrove, MD, Award for Excellence in Internal Medicine. He has publications in several medical journals, including the Journal of Vascular Access, the New England Journal of Medicine, and the Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. He is board-certified by the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology, the American Board of Nephrology, the American Society of Hypertension, and the American Board of Internal Medicine. He serves on the board of ASDIN and is a regular speaker for other national and international leading organizations that care for dialysis patients.
Tsegaw Egziti, MD, is a Consultant Nephrologist at Houston Kidney Specialists Center, which has four locations throughout Houston and Cypress, Texas. Dr. Egziti, was born in Ethiopia and graduated from Medical School at Gondar University, Ethiopia in 2005. He then moved to the United States and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Austin Regional Program.
Once he achieved his Diplomate in Internal Medicine, Dr. Egziti knew nephrology deeply interested him and he has remained passionate about it throughout his career. Dr. Egziti subsequently sought and was selected for a nephrology fellowship position at the highly reputed University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas. After completing his fellowship, he practiced Nephrology in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before relocating to the warm weather of Houston, Texas. He chose to join Houston Kidney Specialists Center (HKSC) in 2019 as he was looking for a group of hardworking, young, dynamic physicians, all of whom had trained in well-acclaimed universities. In addition, the group strongly shared his vision and belief of just not having the knowledge, but applying it, every day in their practice with tremendous care and compassion.
He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in both internal medicine and nephrology. He has been part of various committees, including the Critical Care Committee and Pharmacy and Therapeutics committees. Dr. Egziti’s patients have often expressed that they regard him as a very compassionate and caring physician who lays a strong emphasis on medical care to improve quality of life. He has established himself in the community as an endearing physician with his pleasant nature. Dr. Egziti’s expertise in nephrology is consistently sought after by physicians, nurse practitioners, patients, and their families alike, for his immense knowledge, communication skills, and the empathetic care that he renders.
Outside of work, he enjoys reading, sports, playing guitar and piano, as well as spending time with his beautiful family.
Tsegaw Egziti, MD, is a Consultant Nephrologist at Houston Kidney Specialists Center, which has four locations throughout Houston and Cypress, Texas. Dr. Egziti, was born in Ethiopia and graduated from Medical School at Gondar University, Ethiopia in 2005. He then moved to the United States and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Austin Regional Program.
Once he achieved his Diplomate in Internal Medicine, Dr. Egziti knew nephrology deeply interested him and he has remained passionate about it throughout his career. Dr. Egziti subsequently sought and was selected for a nephrology fellowship position at the highly reputed University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas. After completing his fellowship, he practiced Nephrology in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before relocating to the warm weather of Houston, Texas. He chose to join Houston Kidney Specialists Center (HKSC) in 2019 as he was looking for a group of hardworking, young, dynamic physicians, all of whom had trained in well-acclaimed universities. In addition, the group strongly shared his vision and belief of just not having the knowledge, but applying it, every day in their practice with tremendous care and compassion.
He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in both internal medicine and nephrology. He has been part of various committees, including the Critical Care Committee and Pharmacy and Therapeutics committees. Dr. Egziti’s patients have often expressed that they regard him as a very compassionate and caring physician who lays a strong emphasis on medical care to improve quality of life. He has established himself in the community as an endearing physician with his pleasant nature. Dr. Egziti’s expertise in nephrology is consistently sought after by physicians, nurse practitioners, patients, and their families alike, for his immense knowledge, communication skills, and the empathetic care that he renders.
Outside of work, he enjoys reading, sports, playing guitar and piano, as well as spending time with his beautiful family.
Tsegaw Egziti, MD, is a Consultant Nephrologist at Houston Kidney Specialists Center, which has four locations throughout Houston and Cypress, Texas. Dr. Egziti, was born in Ethiopia and graduated from Medical School at Gondar University, Ethiopia in 2005. He then moved to the United States and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Austin Regional Program.
Once he achieved his Diplomate in Internal Medicine, Dr. Egziti knew nephrology deeply interested him and he has remained passionate about it throughout his career. Dr. Egziti subsequently sought and was selected for a nephrology fellowship position at the highly reputed University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas. After completing his fellowship, he practiced Nephrology in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before relocating to the warm weather of Houston, Texas. He chose to join Houston Kidney Specialists Center (HKSC) in 2019 as he was looking for a group of hardworking, young, dynamic physicians, all of whom had trained in well-acclaimed universities. In addition, the group strongly shared his vision and belief of just not having the knowledge, but applying it, every day in their practice with tremendous care and compassion.
He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in both internal medicine and nephrology. He has been part of various committees, including the Critical Care Committee and Pharmacy and Therapeutics committees. Dr. Egziti’s patients have often expressed that they regard him as a very compassionate and caring physician who lays a strong emphasis on medical care to improve quality of life. He has established himself in the community as an endearing physician with his pleasant nature. Dr. Egziti’s expertise in nephrology is consistently sought after by physicians, nurse practitioners, patients, and their families alike, for his immense knowledge, communication skills, and the empathetic care that he renders.
Outside of work, he enjoys reading, sports, playing guitar and piano, as well as spending time with his beautiful family.