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Kidney Care of Oregon provides complete kidney care to people throughout western Oregon. Our nephrologists place patients first, emphasizing preventative treatment and education to help improve kidney health and overall well-being. Our nephrologists provide evaluation and treatment of kidney disease, complete kidney failure, high blood pressure, and complications caused by diabetes.

Kidney Care of Oregon serves patients throughout western Oregon from Eugene/Springfield, Albany, Lebanon, Corvallis, Newport, Coos Bay, North Bend, Florence, and Roseburg. Our nephrologists provide solutions tailored to each patient’s needs.

Our care teams are designed with the patient as our focus. These teams are led by board certified Nephrologists and supported with Physician Assistants specializing in the care needed by our patients. Our team of nephrologists work collaboratively to ensure the best possible solutions for patients so they can lead better and healthier lives. The mission of Kidney Care of Oregon is to provide comprehensive renal care for everyone that walks through our doors. This includes helping patients with kidney disease, hypertension, and kidney transplants with care tailored to their individual needs from the Willamette valley to the coast.

Administration

Evan O’Kelley, MBA, CHFP
Chief Executive Officer
Abigail Fair
Clinic Operations Manager
Contact them here:
[email protected]

Physicians

Charles Zachem III, DO, FASN

DO: Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, OH
Residency: Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME
Fellowship: University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Fellow American Society of Nephrology
Patient Care Emphasis: Acute Renal Failure, Critical Care Nephrology, Glomerulonephritis and Transplantation

William Gutheim, MD

MD: Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA
Residency: Brook Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX
Fellowship: Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Clinical Hypertension
Patient Care Emphasis: Hypertension, General Nephrology

Robert Hartley, MD

MD: Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Residency: University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT
Fellowship: University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT
Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Nephrology
Patient Care Emphasis: Hypertension, General Nephrology, Electrolyte Abnormalities

Mary Labib, MD

MD: University of Washington, School of Medicine, Seattle WA
Residency: University of Washington, Department of Internal Medicine, Seattle, WA
Fellowship: Oregon Health Sciences University, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Portland, OR
Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Nephrology
Patient Care Emphasis: General Nephrology, Glomerulonephritis, Critical and Acute Care

Ramesh Marahatta, MD

MD: Tribhuvan University, School of Medicine, Kathmandu Nepal
Residency: Weill Cornell Medical College, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Brooklyn NY
Fellowship: Louisiana State University, Department of Internal Medicine
Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Nephrology
Patient Care Emphasis: Hypertension, General Nephrology

Shalin Sanghvi, MD

MD: Michigan State College of Medicine, East Lansing, MI
Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI
Fellowship: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI
Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Nephrology
Patient Care Emphasis: Hypertension, General Nephrology, Interventional Nephrology

Mike Mallea, MD

MD: University of Utah School of Medicine Salt Lake City UT
Residency: University of Washington Seattle WA
Fellowship: University of Washington, Seattle WA
Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Nephrology
Patient Care Focus: Hypertension, General Nephrology

Michael Donnan MD, FASN

MD: Feinberg School of Medicine Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Residency: Mcgaw Medical Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Fellowship: Mcgaw Medical Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Nephrology
Patient Care Focus: Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Research, and Glomerulonephritis

Advanced Care Clinicians

Amberly Smith, PA-C

Physician Assistant Program: Midwestern University
Patient Care Emphasis: Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, General Nephrology

Lucy Barton, PA-C

Physician Assistant Program: University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Patient Care Emphasis: Dialysis, Dialysis Education, and General Nephrology

Jacob Mcavoy DMSc, PA-C

Doctor of Medical Sciences: Pacific University, Hillsboro, OR
Physician Assistant Program: Pacific University, Hillsboro, OR

Lindsay Brooks, PA-C

Masters in Health Sciences: Duke University, Durham, NC
Physician Assistant Program: Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC
Patient Care Emphasis: Dialysis, Dialysis Education, and General Nephrology

Jennifer Mckinney, PA-C

Physician Assistant Program: Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY
Patient Care Emphasis: Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, and General Nephrology

Lynn Wood, PA-C

Physician Assistant Program: St. John’s University, NY, NY
Patient Care Emphasis: Dialysis, Dialysis Education, and General Nephrology

Founders and Partners Emeritus (Retired)

Dr. Emily B. Fergus, MD

Education: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Internship: Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Residencies: Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA, King County Hospital, Seattle, WA
Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA

Dr. Mattox L. Purvis Jr., MD

Education: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Internship: Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA
Residency: Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA
Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA

Dr. James V. Walker Jr., MD

Education: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
Internship: University Hospital, Cleveland, OH
Residencies: University Hospital, Cleveland, OH, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY

Dr. Reed F. Kratka, MD

Education: University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
Internship: Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR
Residency: Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR