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Our medical advisory board

In order to advance our mission to transform kidney care, it is important that Quanta collaborate with leaders in the field of nephrology. As such, we have convened a North American medical advisory board that provides invaluable insights and guidance on medical practice.

Dr Christos Argyropolous

Dr Christos Argyropolous

Division Chief of Nephrology, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center

Dr Argyropoulos is the Division Chief of Nephrology at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center.

He currently conducts research on kidney related biomarkers, middle molecule removal by dialysis platforms and big data. His clinical interests focus on outreach nephrology, home dialysis and diabetic kidney disease. Dr Argyropoulos trained in internal medicine at the University of Cincinnati and in nephrology and transplant nephrology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Dr Christopher Chan

Dr Christopher Chan

Divisional Director of Nephrology and Professor of Medicine at the University Health Network, Toronto

Dr Chan is the Divisional Director of Nephrology and Professor of Medicine at the University Health Network, Toronto.

He joined the Division of Nephrology at the Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network in 2002, after completing post-graduate training in internal medicine and nephrology at the University of Toronto. Dr Chan has contributed to over 150 peer-reviewed articles and has written extensively on home dialysis. Dr Chan also holds the R Fraser Elliott Chair in Home Dialysis.

Dr Shaminder Gupta

Dr Shaminder Gupta

Chief Medical Officer of Monogram Health and Chief Medical Officer of Monogram Kidney Clinic

Dr Gupta is the Chief Medical Officer of Monogram Health and Chief Medical Officer of Monogram Kidney Clinic, which provides telehealth services in twenty states.

He previously served as President of the National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana and founded its home dialysis task force.

Dr Andrew E. Lazar

Dr Andrew E. Lazar

Chief of Nephrology, Ahuja Medical Center

Dr Lazar is based in Cleveland, Ohio, where he is currently the Chief of Nephrology at Ahuja Medical Center.

He founded Cleveland Kidney Disease Associates and Affiliated Dialysis of Ohio, which is now owned and operated by Dialyze Direct. Affiliated Dialysis of Ohio was the first provider of home dialysis therapies in nursing home facilities for the state of Ohio. Dr Lazar also started Cleveland Home Dialysis, one of the largest providers of home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis in Northeast Ohio. Dr Lazar is a member of the American Society of Nephrology, the Physicians Association and is dual board-certified in nephrology and internal medicine.

Dr Bijal V. Patel

Dr Bijal V. Patel

Director of Home Therapies, Balboa Nephrology Medical Group

Dr Patel is the Director of Home Therapies at Balboa Nephrology Medical Group (BNMG), Chief of Nephrology for Sharp Rees-Stealy and Physician Home Champion for Fresenius Kidney Care.

He has gained extensive insight into the delivery of kidney care in the United States. Dr Patel currently serves as Chairman of the Board for BNMG and has been named San Diego’s top doctor in the field of nephrology.

Dr Brigitte Schiller

Dr Brigitte Schiller

Chief Medical Officer, Satellite Healthcare

Dr Schiller is Chief Medical Officer at Satellite Healthcare where she oversees clinical strategy and applied research efforts with a focus on improving patient outcomes.

Her expertise as a nephrologist, researcher and university educator enables her to reach both patients and staff through compassionate, leading-edge, person-centered kidney care. She is a highly regarded industry thought leader with many well-earned accolades and awards and is often invited to present at national and international meetings.

Dr Megha Salani

Dr Megha Salani

Assistant Professor, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Dr Salani is an Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she focuses on clinical nephrology, with a particular interest in the transition from chronic kidney disease to end stage kidney disease.

She is also the associate director for the home dialysis unit and developing a transitional care unit at Vanderbilt. Dr Salani has received numerous awards and is a member of prominent nephrology-related professional organizations.

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