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FOR PATIENTS WITH KIDNEY DISEASE AND RELATED CONDITIONS<\/p>\n

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W<\/strong>ashington Nephrology Associates, LLP (WNA)<\/span> is a partnership of physicians practicing Nephrology in the Greater Metropolitan DC and Baltimore area since 1984. The group\u2019s history began much earlier, however, with the professional association of Larry Siegel MD, James H. Knephshield and William Criksena MD in 1965. These nephrologists established the Metropolitan Washington Renal-Dialysis Center in Bethesda, Maryland, the first outpatient dialysis center in Washington DC area, and worked with Congress on the landmark 1972 legislation that extended Medicare benefits to patients with end-stage renal disease. In the 1980s, they joined forces with several other nephrologists in the Maryland and Virginia suburbs, and Washington Nephrology Associates was officially born. Over the years, the partnership has continued to grow, and now has a strong presence in Washington, Baltimore, Bethesda, Alexandria, Takoma Park, Silver Spring, Fairfax, Woodbridge, and Annapolis. Our physicians are all board-certified or board-eligible in nephrology. A number of our nephrologists are on the faculty at the Georgetown University School of Medicine and the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and are active in teaching medical students and residents. Many of our physicians are listed as top nephrologists in Washingtonian Magazine, as well as other local publications.<\/p>\n

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Washington Nephrology has multiple offices around DMV area. Check out Our Offices<\/a><\/p>\n

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Once you have located the nearest WNA office, fill out the registration form online Learn More…<\/a><\/p>\n

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If you are interested in receiving a kidney transplant, plan to discuss this matter with your doctor. \u00a0 Learn More.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Our physicians cover a large number of dialysis units in the DC metro area. Find a dialysis unit Learn More…<\/a><\/p>\n

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To learn more about <\/span>kidney disease,\u00a0 you can take a Kidney Care Education Class<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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There are certain food items patients with kidney disease can or cannot eat.\u00a0 Learn More…<\/a><\/p>\n

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Washington Nephrology Facebook group page contains a large number of recent articles covering different aspects of kidney disease, hypertension, dialysis, in addition to nutrition and general health.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Dr. Kamyar Pournazari<\/strong> earned his bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degrees in Medical Biotechnology from Wageningen University in the Netherlands before pursuing his medical degree at the American University of Integrative Sciences..\u00a0 Learn More.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Dr. Sindhu Marampudi is a nephrologist who takes a holistic and compassionate approach to kidney care. She earned her medical degree from VCOM\u2013Virginia and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Rowan University\/Jefferson Health in New Jersey. She then completed her fellowship in Nephrology at the University of Virginia.\u00a0 \u00a0Learn More.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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