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Through the years, there have been many extraordinary medical advances, such as kidney transplantation and the development of insulin for people who have diabetes. I became a doctor so I could be part of this process of discovery and help patients.

As a nephrologist, I diagnose and manage kidney disease. I specialize in treating people who have kidney disease and cancer. I manage kidney conditions that develop as a result of cancer, such as multiple myeloma, or after immunotherapy or other cancer treatment. In addition, I treat people who develop cancer after receiving a kidney transplant.

I assess kidney function and determine whether a person’s medication dose should be adjusted, so cancer treatment can continue. Sometimes, a person who is experiencing the side effects of a medication should stop taking it. When necessary, I refer people for a kidney biopsy. If the kidneys stop functioning, dialysis may be needed.

I strive to get to know patients and earn their trust. I take time to explain their condition, so they understand why a particular treatment is necessary. I always have a plan, even when treatment is challenging. I let people know that if Plan A does not work, we shift to Plan B or Plan C.

I love to learn and use the knowledge I have gained to help patients. I stay on top of the latest medical advances by reading scientific journals and attending conferences. I collaborate with pathologists and radiologists to ensure I am providing my patients with the highest-quality care.

It is gratifying when I can make a difference in the lives of patients. I have several folders full of letters from patients thanking me for treatment, and these letters are the greatest reward I could possibly receive.

I conduct research about preventing injury to the kidneys during radiation treatment. I am also developing a method for measuring kidney fibrosis, or scarring.

I teach medical students, residents, and fellows and have written and edited textbooks about kidney disease and cancer. I have been included in the Super Doctors directory, and I am a member of the American Society of Nephrology, the International Society of Nephrology, and the Radiation Research Society.