3 Best Nephrologists in Washington, DC

“Dr. Cosette O. Jamieson has over 37 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Cosette graduated from Howard University's College of Arts and Sciences, Music Department, in 1986. She focuses on managing hypertension and diabetes related to kidney disease. She provides dedicated care to patients undergoing renal transplantation. Dr. Jamieson founded and expanded Metro Renal Associates, a successful nephrology practice in DC. She currently serves as the Medical Director of the Fresenius Kidney Center in Capitol Heights, Maryland, and Northwest Washington, DC, overseeing their first stand-alone Home Dialysis center in the DMV area. Dr. Jamieson is deeply committed to providing exceptional care for patients with kidney disease.”

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“Dr. Aroti Hegde earned her degree from Bangalore Medical College in 1992. Dr. Hegde completed her residency and internship at MedStar Washington Hospital and has been practicing for more than 32 years. She is currently practicing at National Capital Nephrology PC and is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Hegde is certified in nephrology by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is fluent in Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, and English. She has a keen interest in Acute Kidney Injury, Hypertension, and Nephrotic Syndrome. Dr. Aroti Hegde, MD, is a health care provider primarily located in Washington, DC, with other offices in Capitol Heights, MD, and Hyattsville, MD.”

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“Dr. Kevin O. Griffiths received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University before earning his medical degree and master's 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 who have developed chronic kidney disease and require in-center hemodialysis. He specializes in treating kidney disease patients who prefer home dialysis. 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. 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 of the American Society of Nephrology.”

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