The Nephrology Group, Inc
Delivering Excellence in Kidney Care Since 1975
03. Our Providers
04. Our Leadership
Our mission
At The Nephrology Group, Inc., our physicians are dedicated to treating kidney disease with quality and cost-effective care. We are committed to:

Leadership and Excellence
Delivering top-tier healthcare services and setting the standard in nephrology care.

Continuous Learning
Advancing our medical knowledge to bring the latest in kidney care to our patients.

Community Improvement
Partnering with local organizations to improve access to kidney care.

Education
Guiding the next generation of kidney specialists through mentorship and shared expertise.
Our Reach
The Nephrology Group, Inc. proudly serves the Central Valley and surrounding areas, including Fresno, Clovis, Selma, Sanger, Visalia, Hanford, Tulare, Delano, and Bakersfield. Our commitment to comprehensive kidney care extends through our oversight of dialysis treatments across the region, ensuring our patients receive consistent and high-quality services.
Affiliations with Hospitals
We are affiliated with a network of leading hospitals to provide coordinated, top-tier care throughout our service areas. These include:
• Community Regional Medical Center (Fresno, CA)
• Clovis Community Medical Center (Clovis, CA)
• Saint Agnes Medical Center (Fresno, CA)
• Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital (Fresno, CA)
• Kaiser Hospital (Fresno, CA)
• Kaweah Health Hospital (Visalia, CA)
• Adventist Health Hanford (Hanford, CA)
• Adventist Health Tulare (Tulare, CA)
• Adventist Health Selma (Selma, CA)
• Adventist Health Bakersfield (Bakersfield, CA)
• Bakersfield Heart Hospital (Bakersfield, CA)
• Bakersfield Memorial Hospital (Bakersfield, CA)
• Adventist Health Delano (Delano, CA)
• Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield (Bakersfield, CA)
• Mercy Hospital of Bakersfield (Bakersfield, CA)
• Bakersfield Rehabilitation Hospital (Bakersfield, CA)
• Kern Medical Hospital (Bakersfield, CA)
• Memorial Hospital Los Baños (Los Baños, CA)
• Mercy Hospital Merced (Merced, CA)
Expanding Access Through Insurance
We accept a wide range of insurance plans, including Medicare, Medi-Cal, Sante, CCIPA, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Dignity Health, Key Medical, and more. This ensures our comprehensive kidney care is accessible to a diverse patient population across our service areas.
Our Leadership
Our leadership team at The Nephrology Group, Inc. is dedicated to advancing kidney care through strategic vision, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered treatment. With decades of experience and a shared commitment to improving outcomes, our leaders guide our mission to enhance kidney health, expand access to care, and support our community.
Our Providers
Our team of board-certified nephrologists, nurse practitioners, renal dietitians, and nurse educators is dedicated to improving patient outcomes by focusing on slowing kidney disease progression and enhancing quality of life. Each provider brings specialized skills and a commitment to patient-centered care, ensuring that every patient receives the highest standard of nephrology services.
Fresno, Madera, Selma, and Sanger Providers
Steve W. Su, M.D.
Steven B. Levy, M.D.
Joseph C. Duflot, M.D
Anuradha Suri, M.D.
Harpreet S. Dhindsa, M.D.
Yangming Cao, M.D.
Mei Hwang, M.D.
Hemant Dhingra, M.D.
Sukhvir Atwal, M.D.
Gregory Martinez, M.D.
Jasjit Singh, MD
Harmeet Gurm M.D.
Neysha J. Sanchez-Rivera, M.D.
Dominique Dorsainvil M.D.
Ibrahim Katibah M.D.
Kiyoshi K. Houston, M.D.
Abhirami Shankar, M.D.
Visalia, Hanford, and Tulare Providers
Sreedhar Adapa, M.D.
Amarinder Garcha M.D.
Bakersfield And Kern County Providers
Sudhir S. Joshi M.D.
Hashim R. Kazmi M.D.
Nishkarsh Saxena M.D.
Slamat Ali, M.D.
Merced and Los Banos Providers
Atul T. Roy, M.D.
Daniel Ikemiyashiro, M.D.
Pavani N. Reddy, M.D.
Mid-Levels, Dieticians, and Educators
Adela Yniguez Ayala, F.N.P.
Dennis M. Redubla, F.N.P.
Melisa Arreguin F.N.P.
Lanigail Pangilinan, F.N.P.
Homer Punsalan, F.N.P.
Pretti Kooner, F.N.P.
Shang Knesek, F.N.P.
Value Based Care
Denise Tran-Thompson, F.N.P.
Value Based Care
Sukhpreet Kaur, F.N.P
Value Based Care
Gurpreet Sandhu, F.N.P.
Value Based Care
Stephanie Davila-Gomez, R.D.N.
Renal Dietician / Education
Dustin C. Hollingsead, FNP-C
Harman K. Gill, PA
Amrit Bagri, FNP-C
Pardeep Singh, FNP-C
Inpatient Nephrology Care Team
Supriya Gerardine M.D.
Bikash Chapagain, M.D.
Dhayanithi Dhayalan, M.D.
Jill Iris Uy, M.D.
Dhara A. Dave, M.D.
Abhirami Shankar, M.D.
Laboratory Leadership Team
David Hadden, M.D.
Laboratory Director
Haider Berbouti, CLS
Laboratory Manager
Mohamad Amin, CLS
Executive Board
Hemant Dhingra, M.D.
President and CEO
Joseph C. Duflot, M.D.
Executive Vice President
Sukhvir Atwal, M.D.
Treasurer
Yangming Cao, M.D.
Secretary
Gregory Martinez, M.D.
Executive Director
Sreedhar Adapa, M.D.
Board Member
Jasjit Singh, M.D.
Board Member
Administrative Leadership
Hemant Dhingra, M.D
President and CEO
Stephanie Garza
Chief Operating Officer
Kelley Montgomery
COO, Value Based Care
Luis Delgado
Director of Finance
Tara Satragni
Physician Relations & Administrative Coordinator
May Cha
Surgery Center Manager
Daisy Cisneros
Credentialing Specialist
Jessica Martinez
Office Manager - South Valley Region
Paula Meza, MA
Clinical Manager
Jenny Vue, MA
Ancillary Lead
Cynthia Ochoa, MA
Front Desk Lead
Poonam Joshi
Office Manager - Bakersfield Branch
Narjis Kazmi
Office Administrator - Bakersfield Branch
Amita Roy
Office Manager - Merced Branch
Value Based Care Team
Hemant Dhingra, M.D.
President & CEO
Sukhvir Atwal, M.D.
Secretary
Yangming Cao, M.D.
Treasurer
Gregory Martinez, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer
Kelley Montgomery
Chief Of Operations
Karen Campbell
Clinical Manager
Denise Thompson, FNP-C
Shang Knesek, MSN, FNP-C
Sukhpreet Kaur, FNP-C
Gurpreet Sandhu, FNP-C
Harman K. Gill, PA
Pardeep Singh, FNP-C
Fresno Ambulatory Surgery Center & Vascular Access Center
Hemant Dhingra, M.D.
President & CEO
May Cha
Surgery Center Manager
Michael Murphey, MD
Interventional Radiologist
Viraj Pandit, M.B.B.S, RPVI, FACS
Vascular Surgeon
Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Division
Sharath Kulkarni
Division Manager
Goutham Reddy Kallem
Principal AI, Data & Software Engineer
Krishna Chaitanya Bhasuru
Software Developer Intern
Sriharsha Narra
Software Developer Intern
