Nephrology Associates

Our Chronic Kidney Disease Program offers comprehensive care for patients at all stages of kidney disease. We provide personalized treatment plans, patient education, and coordinated monitoring to slow disease progression. Our multidisciplinary team works closely with patients to manage comorbid conditions like diabetes and hypertension that contribute to kidney damage.

We oversee comprehensive dialysis treatment programs for patients with end-stage renal disease. Our services include regular treatment monitoring, vascular access management, and coordination with affiliated dialysis centers. Our team ensures optimal dialysis outcomes through personalized care plans and frequent patient assessments.

Our transplant evaluation program provides pre-operative assessments for kidney transplant candidates. We coordinate with transplant centers to determine patient eligibility, manage pre-transplant care, and provide post-transplant follow-up. Our physicians work closely with surgical teams to ensure comprehensive care throughout the transplant process.

On-site ultrasound services enable rapid diagnostic imaging for kidney disease assessment. Our lab provides vascular studies, kidney structure evaluations, and guidance for procedural interventions. Certified technicians perform imaging studies that support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning for renal conditions.

Registered dietitians provide specialized nutritional counseling for kidney disease patients. We develop individualized meal plans that address protein intake, fluid restrictions, and mineral balance. Our program helps patients manage dietary requirements to slow disease progression and improve overall health outcomes.

Dr. Crawford specializes in comprehensive kidney care with a focus on patient-centered treatment approaches. With extensive experience in managing complex renal conditions, she emphasizes personalized care plans and patient education to optimize health outcomes.

Dr. Chamberlain brings expertise in advanced kidney disease management and clinical research participation. He focuses on integrating evidence-based practices into daily patient care while maintaining a compassionate approach to chronic disease treatment.

Dr. Aryeetey specializes in hypertension management and its relationship to kidney disease progression. He provides comprehensive care for patients with complex renal and cardiovascular conditions, emphasizing early intervention strategies.

Dr. Galphin focuses on dialysis care and vascular access management. With extensive experience in end-stage renal disease treatment, he coordinates care across inpatient and outpatient settings to ensure continuity for dialysis patients.

Dr. Burke provides specialized care for kidney patients with a focus on acute renal management. As a nurse practitioner, he bridges clinical expertise with patient education to support effective disease management and treatment adherence.

We provide comprehensive care including chronic kidney disease management, dialysis services, transplant evaluation, ultrasound diagnostics, and nutritional counseling for kidney patients.

Yes, we specialize in managing kidney complications from diabetes through personalized treatment plans that address both conditions simultaneously.

All our physicians are board-certified nephrologists with specialized training in kidney disease diagnosis and treatment.

Yes, we participate in clinical research studies that may provide access to innovative treatments for qualifying patients.

Call our main office at 423-826-8000 to schedule a consultation with one of our nephrologists for kidney disease assessment.

We serve patients throughout Southeast Tennessee, including Chattanooga, Cleveland, Ooltewah, and surrounding communities.

Had a great year-long experience with Dr. Meshberger and his nurse, Alex. He was incredibly thorough, explained all lab results in detail and was honest when he wasn't sure and needed to refer me to a different specialist.

If I could give this office a 1 star I would. We have never dealt with an office more unprofessional. They have changed appointment times without notification, said they left voicemails when they haven't, the wait times to see the doctor has been up to 3 1/2hours, and nurses never know what is going on. We have been so patient with this office but will be changing doctors.

This office is horrible. I had a telehealth appt with Dr. Stafford. They called me to confirm my appt at the appt time, so already they are late. Then 45 minutes AFTER my appt they call me telling me the doctor wants to see me in person! What is the difference? Then I tell them call me back in 15 minutes so I can get my calendar but don't call after 10 as I will be in a work meeting. Guess what?

They call after 10. Then I call back and they tell me sorry you were unable to make your telehealth appt we need to schedule another appt. Okay FU at this point. Then they can't figure out how to schedule a lab and appt. Then I leave another message no one calls back. Next day automated msg about me missing my appt and I need to make another appt. I press correct key to schedule appt. I get disconnected. i call back no one answers.

I mean COME ON! Plus the doctor isn't great. He tells me he has over 3000 patients. Oh, and that's great so you can't really give anyone great treatment when you have so many patients. This is a joke. I can't wait to move and change my doctor!

Great services and great doctors. Lab on site, for doctors who need lab done before they see you.over all a great place to go for doctors in Nephrology associates.

Slow, slow, slow.front desk & temp taker at door very unfriendly. I did not see a name tag on the receptionist. She was very loud (HIPPA?). Everyone knows your business. Both are no-nos. They schedule labs one hour before appointment and then you have to wait, wait, wait. Dr. Ginther is nice. Does a great job of explaining everything. We thought we were seeing him, but NO, we were told we were seeing the nurse practitioner.

Good doc's very polite Nursing staff about the same when it comes to waiting You go from one big room to a little small room and wait some more