GREGORY VARGHESE
Allentown,PA
Summary
A highly skilled and compassionate board-certified Nephrologist with over 7 years of experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of kidney-related disorders, including chronic kidney disease, hypertension, glomerulonephritis, and electrolyte imbalances. Expert in managing patients with those requiring dialysis and kidney transplantation. Demonstrates a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and continuous medical research to improve patient outcomes. Excellent communicator with a proven track record of developing and implementing effective treatment plans, leading patient care teams, and contributing to medical education and community outreach initiatives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Director
Fresenius Kidney Care [Kidney Care Specialists]
Pottsville, PA
01.2020 - Current
- Conduct monthly patient rounds in the in-center unit, as well as home therapies focusing on delivering the best possible patient care
- Plan and develop new clinical programs while managing and maintaining performance improvement processes
- Develop protocols and policies to ensure quality patient care.
Attending Nephrologist (Partner Since 2020)
Kidney Care Specialists - Valley Kidney
Allentown/Bethlehem/Pottsville, PA
09.2017 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nephrology care, including diagnosis and management of acute and chronic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, electrolyte disorders, and hypertension.
- Render expert care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including dialysis centers (involving in-center dialysis and home therapies), hospitals, and clinics.
- Collaborate with referring physicians and specialists as well as a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, dietitians, and social workers to ensure continuity of care and comprehensive management of patients’ conditions.
- Mentor and train junior nephrologists and medical staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Manage a large caseload of patients requiring dialysis, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes and high patient satisfaction.
- Coordinate vascular access care and oversee post-transplant care.
Nephrology Fellow
Department of Nephrology
Drexel University College of Medicine, Hahnemann University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Conducted outpatient and inpatient consultations, including management of complex cases involving dialysis and kidney transplantation.
- Performed kidney biopsies, vascular access procedures, and management of acute and chronic dialysis.
- Participated in clinical research projects and presented findings at national conferences.
- Engaged and participated in weekly nephrology rounds, case discussions, and journal clubs to stay updated with the latest advancements in nephrology.
Internal Medicine Resident
Department of Internal Medicine
Stony Brook University School of Medicine, Stony Brook University Medical Center - Stony Brook, NY
07.2012 - 06.2015
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, including history taking and physical examinations for patients across various subspecialties.
- Managed a diverse patient population with acute and chronic conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including specialists, nurses, and ancillary staff, to deliver coordinated care.
- Presented patient cases in morning rounds and contributed to differential diagnosis and management discussions.
Education
D.O. -
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Midwestern University - Glendale, AZ06.2012
B.A. - Economics
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2008
Skills
- Expertise in dialysis management and kidney transplantation
- Proficient in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic kidney diseases
- Strong background in clinical research and evidence-based practice
- Skilled in patient education and preventive nephrology
- Collaborative approach to multidisciplinary patient care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Board Certification
- ABIM - Internal Medicine
- ABIM - Nephrology
Certification
Pennsylvania Osteopathic License, 07/2017, Present
Research
- An Unusual Site of Dystrophic Calcification: Esophageal Mucosal Calcinosis, Gregory Varghese, Sandeep Aggarwal, Ziauddin Ahmed; Nephrology, Department of Nephrology, Drexel University College of Medicine, Hahnemann University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA, Poster Presentation at Annual NKF 2016 Meeting - Boston, MA, 09/2015 to 03/2016
- Appropriately Diagnosing and Managing Hypovitaminosis D in the Chronic Kidney Disease Population: A Quality Improvement Initiative, Kim, Joey; Kyung, Stella B; Huang, Li; Solis-Cohen, Adam; Cho, Jacob; Papayannis, Ioannis; Varghese, Gregory R; Anderson, Erik William; Patel, Bhumika; Haddad, Andre; Nephrology/Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, VA Northport Hospital - Northport, N.Y., SUNY-Stony Brook University Hospital - Stony Brook, NY, 01/2014 to 06/2015
- Long term prognosis of elevated defibrillator thresholds in patients undergoing cardiac resynchronization therapy, Rajat Deo, Gregory Varghese, Erica Zado, Hemal Nayak, Joshua M. Cooper, Ralph J. Verdino. Electrophysiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA, 07/2009 to 08/2009
- Assisted in the survey analysis for a case study of the treatment of chest pain in patients with noncardiac, non-reflux, non-achalasia spastic esophageal motor disorders using botulinum toxin injection into the gastroesophageal junction; Gastroenterology, Department of Gastroenterology, Temple University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA, 07/2009 to 08/2009
Other Work Experience
Marketing Personnel May 2008-August 2008
All State Insurance – Cherry Hill, NJ
- Established a marketing strategy and maintained day-to-day clerical duties of a newly established office that provided life & property insurance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Director
Fresenius Kidney Care [Kidney Care Specialists]
01.2020 - Current
Attending Nephrologist (Partner Since 2020)
Kidney Care Specialists - Valley Kidney
09.2017 - Current
Nephrology Fellow
Department of Nephrology
07.2015 - 06.2017
Internal Medicine Resident
Department of Internal Medicine
07.2012 - 06.2015
D.O. -
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
B.A. - Economics
Rutgers University
Pennsylvania Osteopathic License, 07/2017, Present
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