Nephrology Associates Medical Group (NAMG) is engaged in the practice of nephrology, or kidney treatment, in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. NAMG has been treating patients for over 40 years and currently cares for patients at its 16 offices and vast network of dialysis units and hospitals throughout the Inland Empire. Our nephrologists are also medical directors of outpatient dialysis centers that are closely located to our facilities.
Mission Statement
“We are a dedicated group of compassionate healthcare professionals providing excellent care for all patients with kidney and associated diseases.”
Philosophy of Care
Video: Director of Advance Practitioners, Theresa Payne, talks about this philosophy of care.
Video: Nephrologist, Dr. Jay Agarwal, talks about this philosophy of care.
Video: Nephrologist, Dr. John Robertson, talks about this philosophy of care.
Core Values
QUALITY
We provide our patients with the best evidenced based Medical Care. We seek to understand the needs of our patients then provide them with the information and medical resources to optimize their quality of life.
TEAMWORK
We care not only for those to whom we provide care, but we also care for our fellow employees. We work together adapting to changes in our schedule in order to provide unselfish support for our patients and fellow employees.
COMPASSION
We provide our patients with the best evidenced We seek to understand the needs of our patients and their families, and provide them with empathetic support.
PROFESSIONALISM
We believe all our actions and daily appearance contribute to our professional reputation. We believe in offering respect to all whom we interact. This behavior includes active listening, having an open and creative clinical mind governed always by empathy for our patients.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We take seriously our complete commitment for the clinical care responsibility to the patients who come to us for help. Our accountability extends to assisting our broader medical community and NAMG staff in meeting this overriding clinical commitment.
INTEGRITY
xWe provide our patients with the best evidenced based Medical Care. We seek to understand the needs of our patients then provide them with the information and medical resources to optimize their quality of life.
Founders
Joseph Lee
Founder - Retired
Chao H. Sun
Founder - Retired
John Robertson
Founder - Retired
Board of Directors
Dr. Sal Ishak, CMO
Dr. David Chang
Dr. Charles Nguyen
Dr. Parag Mehtani
Dr. Carrie Minnelli
Dr. Rizwan Badar
Dr. Arthur Galoustian
Leadership
Charleda Wilson
Vice President, Revenue Operations
Veronica Garcia
Director, Value Based Care
Jessica Ballesteros
Director, Clinical Operations
Management Team
Antonia Tavares
Revenue Cycle Manager
Irlanda Cardoza
Clinical Regional Manager
Mindy Banuelos
Clinical Regional Manager
Erica Huidor
Clinical Regional Manager
Meet Our Providers
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