Background and Clinical Focus
Academic Appointment:
Associate Professor of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate
Languages:
English
Gender:
Male
Provider Affiliation:
Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital
Practice Groups:
Kidney Care and Transplant Services of New England, PC
Practice Locations
Education and Training
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School, DO, 2001
Baystate Medical Center
Fellowship, DO, 2010
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Residency, DO, 2004
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine
Nephrology
American Board of Internal Medicine
Scholarly Focus
- Dialysis access and infection prevention
- Chronic kidney disease management
- Integration of advanced practitioners with chronic disease management
- Critical care nephrology and renal replacement therapy
- Medical education
Professional Societies and Leadership Roles
- National FORUM of ESRD Networks: Medical Advisory Council, Network 1 Representative (2020-present)
- ESRD Division 1 (New England): Medical Advisory Board, Chair (2019-present), Member (2017-present)
- National Kidney Foundation: Medical Review Board, Member (2019-present)
- Renal Physicians Association: Member (2009-present)
- American Society of Nephrology: Member (2008-present)
Awards and Honors
- National Kidney Foundation (New England) Award for Excellence in Nephrology (2022)
- Fellow, American Society of Nephrology (2017-present)
- Martin I. Broder Department of Medicine Teacher of the Year, Tufts University School of Medicine/Baystate (2012, 2014)
- Fellow of the Year, Tufts University School of Medicine/Baystate (2009, 2010)
- Aequanimitus Award: Outstanding Senior Medicine Resident, US Navy (2004)
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