Nephrologists specialize in kidney care, including the treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD), end-stage renal disease (ESRD), acute kidney injury (AKI), and kidney transplantation.
Early referral of patients with chronic kidney disease may offer many advantages. In addition to beginning the process of education and preparation for renal replacement therapy, benefits may include:
Our Providers
Rajeev Prasad
MD
Dr. Rajeev Prasad is a board-certified physician experienced in complex nephrology care. He completed his undergraduate studies at Northwestern University and earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed his Internal Medicine residency and nephrology fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Omid Bakhtar
DO
Dr. Bakhtar is dual board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and nephrology. He specializes in kidney care, including the treatment of acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), end stage renal disease (ESRD), and kidney transplantation. He earned his medical degree at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing and completed his residency at Sinai- Grace Hospital, Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, and his fellowship at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center.
