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The Nephrology Group, Inc

Delivering Excellence in Kidney Care Since 1975

With decades of experience and a team of dedicated specialists, we are Central California’s trusted leader in nephrology. From diagnosis and treatment to long-term management, our mission is to improve kidney health and enhance lives across the region.
01. Our Mission
02. Our Reach & Affiliations

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 commitment to Value-Based Care reflects a patient-centered approach that focuses on improving health outcomes, slowing kidney disease progression, and reducing healthcare costs. By emphasizing prevention and proactive health management, we aim to keep patients healthier for longer, at home, and out of the hospital. This model puts patients and their unique needs at the forefront of every decision.

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.

Steve W. Su, M.D.

Steven B. Levy, M.D.

Steven B. Levy, M.D.

Joseph C. Duflot, M.D

Joseph C. Duflot, M.D

Anuradha Suri, M.D.

Anuradha Suri, M.D.

Harpreet S. Dhindsa, M.D.

Harpreet S. Dhindsa, M.D.

Yangming Cao, M.D.

Yangming Cao, M.D.

Mei Hwang, M.D.

Mei Hwang, M.D.

Hemant Dhingra, M.D.

Hemant Dhingra, M.D.

Sukhvir Atwal, M.D.

Sukhvir Atwal, M.D.

Gregory Martinez, M.D.

Gregory Martinez, M.D.

Jasjit Singh, MD

Jasjit Singh, MD

Harmeet Gurm M.D.

Harmeet Gurm M.D.

Neysha J. Sanchez-Rivera, M.D.

Neysha J. Sanchez-Rivera, M.D.

Dominique Dorsainvil M.D.

Dominique Dorsainvil M.D.

Visalia, Hanford, and Tulare Providers

Sreedhar Adapa, M.D.

Sreedhar Adapa, M.D.

Amarinder Garcha M.D.

Amarinder Garcha M.D.

Maryanne Y. Sourial, D.O.

Maryanne Y. Sourial, D.O.

Bakersfield And Kern County Providers

Sudhir S. Joshi M.D.

Sudhir S. Joshi M.D.

Hashim R. Kazmi M.D.

Hashim R. Kazmi M.D.

Nishkarsh Saxena M.D.

Nishkarsh Saxena M.D.

Slamat Ali, M.D.

Slamat Ali, M.D.

Merced and Los Banos Providers

Atul T. Roy, M.D.

Atul T. Roy, M.D.

Daniel Ikemiyashiro, M.D.

Daniel Ikemiyashiro, M.D.

Rajeev Kaul M.D.

Rajeev Kaul M.D.

Nephrology-Hospitalists

Supriya Gerardine M.D.

Supriya Gerardine M.D.

Ibrahim Katibah M.D.

Ibrahim Katibah M.D.

Bikash Chapagain, M.D.

Bikash Chapagain, M.D.

Dhayanithi Dhayalan, M.D..

Dhayanithi Dhayalan, M.D.

Mid-Levels, Dieticians, and Educators

Adela Yniguez Ayala, F.N.P.

Adela Yniguez Ayala, F.N.P.

Dennis M. Redubla, F.N.P.

Dennis M. Redubla, F.N.P.

Melisa Arreguin F.N.P.

Melisa Arreguin F.N.P.

Lanigail Pangilinan, F.N.P.

Lanigail Pangilinan, F.N.P.

Homer Punsalan, F.N.P.

Homer Punsalan, F.N.P.

Pretti Kooner, F.N.P.

Pretti Kooner, F.N.P.

Stephanie Davila-Gomez, R.D.N.

Stephanie Davila-Gomez, R.D.N.

Renal Dietician / Education

Enrique Benitez, R.N.

Enrique Benitez, R.N.

Infusion / Education

Shang Knesek, F.N.P.

Shang Knesek, F.N.P.

Value Based Care

Denise Tran-Thompson, F.N.P.

Denise Tran-Thompson, F.N.P.

Value Based Care

Sukhpreet Kaur, F.N.P

Sukhpreet Kaur, F.N.P

Value Based Care

Gurpreet Sandhu, F.N.P.

Gurpreet Sandhu, F.N.P.

Value Based Care

Shanda Morgan, R.N.

Shanda Morgan, R.N.

Value Based Care

Shanda Morgan, R.N.

Humera Baloch

Scribe

Laboratory Staff

David Hadden, M.D.

David Hadden, M.D.

Haider Berbouti, CLS

Haider Berbouti, CLS

Mohamad Amin, CLS

Mohamad Amin, CLS

Executive Board

Hemant Dhingra, M.D.

Hemant Dhingra, M.D.

CEO and President

Joseph C. Duflot, M.D.

Joseph C. Duflot, M.D.

Executive Vice President

Sukhvir Atwal, M.D.

Sukhvir Atwal, M.D.

Treasurer

Yangming Cao, M.D.

Yangming Cao, M.D.

Secretary

Gregory Martinez, M.D.

Gregory Martinez, M.D.

Executive Director

Sreedhar Adapa, M.D.

Sreedhar Adapa, M.D.

Board Chair

Jasjit Singh, M.D.

Jasjit Singh, M.D.

Board Chair

Our Administration

Hemant Dhingra, M.D

Hemant Dhingra, M.D

CEO and President

Stephanie Garza

Stephanie Garza

Operations Manager

Kelley Montgomery

Kelley Montgomery

COO, Value Based Care

Luis Delgado

Luis Delgado

Controller

Tara Satragni

Tara Satragni

Administrative Lead

Erika Yang

Erika Yang

Senior Credentialing Specialist

Daisy Cisneros

Daisy Cisneros

Credentialing Specialist

Sharath Kulkarni

Sharath Kulkarni

BI & Analytics Manager

Jessica Martinez

Jessica Martinez

Clinical Manager / South Valley

Paula Meza, MA

Paula Meza, MA

Clinical Manager

Jenny Vue, MA

Jenny Vue, MA

Ancillary Lead

Cynthia Ochoa, MA

Cynthia Ochoa, MA

Front Desk Lead

Vascular Service Center

Hemant Dhingra, M.D.

Hemant Dhingra, M.D.

May Cha

May Cha

Facility Administrator