3 Best Nephrologists in Houston, TX

“Dr. Lazaro B. Cherem earned his Internal Medicine Certification in Nephrology from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He did his medical school at the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in Mexico. Dr. Lazaro did his internship at Dalhousie University School of Medicine in Nova Scotia, Canada. He has been practicing as a nephrologist for more than 51 years. Dr. Lazaro B. Cherem's mission is to provide state-of-the-art care for kidneys. He is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Society of Nephrology. Dr. Lazaro B. Cherem is affiliated with CHI Saint Luke's Health, Baylor College of Medicine, and Houston Methodist Hospital. He is fluent in English and Spanish.”

“Dr. Ghayyath Sultan obtained his medical degree at the University of Tishreen and completed a 4-year residency program in internal medicine at the University of Damascus in Syria. He completed his residency in internal medicine at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Ghayyath Sultan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in both internal medicine and nephrology. He is the Vice President and co-founder of Houston Kidney Specialists Center, which has four locations—three in Cypress and one in Houston, Texas. He currently practices at Houston Kidney Specialists Center (HKSC) and is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress. Dr. Ghayyath Sultan accepts multiple insurance plans. He is fluent in English and Arabic.”

“Dr. Devaraj Munikrishnappa finished his medical degree from Bangalore University in India and his residency in internal medicine at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in New York. He also completed his fellowship in geriatric medicine at the prestigious St. Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Devaraj Munikrishnappa is the co-founder and President of Houston Kidney Specialists Center. He spends more time with his patients to ensure his patients understand their medical conditions in the simplest of terms. Dr. Devaraj has held several leadership positions at many dialysis units and nursing homes. He has published various publications in professional journals. Dr. Devaraj Munikrishnappa practices at Houston Kidney Specialists Center, which offers advanced diagnostic testing and treatment services at four convenient locations. The center strives to provide care, comfort, and relief to all patients. Dr. Devaraj Munikrishnappa is fluent in Hindi, Kannada, and English.”