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Crystal R. Gardner-Martin, MD, is board certified in nephrology and internal medicine. She sees patients at Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC in Livonia, Michigan.
Dr. Gardner-Martin was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical School and completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Illinois Hospital. She returned to Michigan in 1998 to complete her nephrology subspecialty training at the University of Michigan.
Dr. Gardner-Martin joined Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC in 2000 and has been dedicated to improving medical care in the Detroit metropolitan area. She served as a member and chairperson of the St. John Detroit Riverview Hospital Internal Medicine/Family Practice Quality Assurance Committee, chairperson of the Medical Care Evaluation Committee, and member of the Medical Executive Board. She is presently the Medical Director of several Fresenius Kidney Care hemodialysis units.
Dr. Gardner-Martin has remained active in the teaching services at several hospitals and participates in community education through various community health fairs and service projects. Her special interests include hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and lupus.
Khaled Ismail, MD, is board-certified in nephrology and hypertension, and internal medicine. He sees patients at Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC, located in Livonia, Michigan.
Dr. Ismail is a Michigan native and a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree with High Honors. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Henry Ford Hospital, where he was awarded both Intern of the Year and Junior Resident of the Year and was subsequently chosen as a Chief Resident. Dr. Ismail continued at Henry Ford Hospital for his Nephrology subspecialty training, where he also became Chief Nephrology Fellow. During his training, Dr. Ismail was appointed to the Residency Review Committee for Internal Medicine, a committee of 20 members which is responsible for regulating the education of medical doctors nationwide.
Dr. Ismail has served as Vice Chief of Staff at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital and is now the Nephrology Program Director at St. John Macomb Hospital. Dr. Ismail is the Medical Director of Fresenius Kidney Care Warren and Madison Heights hemodialysis units.
Dr. Ismail is committed to providing personalized, state-of-the-art, collaborative care to his patients at Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC.
“Dr Ismail always makes me feel like he genuinely cares about the progress I am making in my health. I highly recommend him for people with chronic kidney disease. ”
Mark Marrone, MD, is board-certified in nephrology and internal medicine. He sees patients at Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC, located in Livonia, Michigan.
Dr. Marrone was born in New York, New York, and grew up in Northern New Jersey. He completed his undergraduate degree at Boston College and earned his Medical Degree at the American University of the Caribbean. Subsequently, he performed his internship at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and completed his medical residency at St John’s Hospital in Detroit. He completed his fellowship in the field of nephrology at Wayne State University. In his final year of fellowship training, he was named Chief Nephrology Fellow.
Dr. Marrone is very active in the teaching program at Botsford General Hospital, where he has proudly been the recipient of four (4) Teacher of the Year awards. He was a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the National Kidney Foundation from 2000-2003. Currently, he is a member of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), American College of Physicians (ACP), and American Medical Association (AMA). He is the Chief of Nephrology at Botsford Hospital and Medical Director of Fresenius Medical Services Botsford Dialysis Center in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Dr. Marrone’s greatest joy is sharing the knowledge and experience that he has developed over the years with the medical students, interns, residents, and fellows.
“My relationship with Dr. Marrone started when I was in the hospital and he saved my life. In the twenty some years since, he and his staff have always been top notch and focused on me and improving my medical situation. He is knowledgeable on other fields as well, intense yet friendly, and has always been impressive! Fate provided me with an incredible doctor!”
Kelly Mercier, DO, is board-certified in nephrology and hypertension, and internal medicine. She sees patients at Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC, in Livonia, Michigan.
Dr. Mercier received both her undergraduate and medical degrees from Michigan State University. Throughout these years, she maintained her commitment to assisting the community and fellow classmates, often involved in educational services. She completed medical school as a member of Sigma Sigma Phi Honor Society. Dr. Mercier completed her internal medicine residency training at Botsford Hospital, located in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Her subspecialty training in nephrology was performed at Botsford Hospital as well. During her final year of training, she was named the Chief Nephrology Fellow for her program.
Currently, Dr. Mercier is a member of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), the American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI), and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). Her dedication to health maintenance and her patients have continued to grow throughout her training.
“I give it 5 stars. Staff and Dr Mercier and her assistants are friendly professionals. Always answered all my concerns Would not hesitate to recommend her office to my friends and relatives ”
Stacy Zwick Ker, DO, is a board-certified physician in nephrology and hypertension, and internal medicine. She sees patients at Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC, in Livonia, Michigan.
Dr. Ker was born in Orrville, Ohio, and is a graduate of Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (OUCOM). Dr. Ker is a member of the National Osteopathic Honor Society, which is an honor given to those showing a high degree of scholarship and service to their college and/or profession. Dr. Ker completed both her internship and residency in internal medicine at Botsford Hospital, located in Farmington Hills, Michigan. She then continued at Botsford Hospital to complete her nephrology subspecialty program and was named Chief Nephrology Fellow in her final year of training.
Currently, Dr. Ker is a member of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). Dr. Ker is the first physician in Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC to be certified by The American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology (ASDIN) in Hemodialysis Vascular Access Procedures.
In addition to vascular access work, Dr. Ker is very passionate about the management of chronic kidney disease and hypertension and is certified as a “Specialist in Clinical Hypertension” by the American Society of Hypertension.
Victoria Golas, DO, is board-certified in nephrology and hypertension, and internal medicine. She diagnoses and treats patients at Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC, located in Livonia, Michigan.
Dr. Golas was born in Indiana and raised in Michigan. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics with a minor in nutritional science at Michigan State University in East Lansing. She then completed her Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University. Dr. Golas finished her internal medicine residency at Beaumont Hospital in Farmington Hills. She continued her nephrology training and fellowship at Beaumont Farmington Hills, where she subsequently was chosen as Chief Fellow.
Dr. Golas is currently a member of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and the American Society of Nephrology (ASN).
She is committed to providing outstanding patient care to anyone who visits Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Golas, call the office or request one online today.
“I absolutely ADORE Dr Golas. If you don’t have a Dr that pours into you, that knows her job and others, that’s compassionate, caring and her bedside manner is superb then you really missing out. She is truly God sent and I Trust her. I Always have a great visit with her. ❤️❤️❤️”
Michael Misuraca, DO, is a board-certified physician in nephrology and hypertension, and internal medicine. He sees and treats patients at Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC, located in Livonia, Michigan.
Dr. Misuraca was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University, School of Medicine. Dr. Misuraca is a member of the National Osteopathic Honor Society, having graduated in the top 25 of his class. Dr. Misuraca completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Dr. Misuraca used the knowledge base and experience from that training to go forward and complete a fellowship in Nephrology at Botsford Hospital. As the first Nephrology fellow in Botsford Hospital’s long prestigious history, Dr. Misuraca has forged a path for future Nephrology fellows to follow.
In his current role with Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC, Dr. Misuraca practices the art of Nephrology with the utmost passion and dedication.
“Dr is very through in providing feedback - gives recommendations on where improvements are needed- makes you feel comfortable & welcomes any questions you may have. ”
Jason Biederman, DO, FACOI, FASN, is board certified in nephrology and internal medicine. He sees patients at Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC in Livonia, Michigan.
Dr. Biederman was raised in Farmington Hills, Michigan. He earned his Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University after having completed his science bachelorate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Biederman completed his internal medicine residency at Botsford General Hospital where he was chosen as Intern of the Year. He continued his nephrology & hypertension subspecialty training at Henry Ford Hospital.
Dr. Biederman has authored numerous research publications pertaining to the effects of diabetes on the kidney. He has been recognized as a fellow of the American Society of Nephrology and the American College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Biederman is the Medical Director of Fresenius Medical Services’ Livonia and Garden City hemodialysis units. Dr. Biederman continues with his passion for delivering the most advanced medical treatments available with Hypertension Nephrology Associates.
Chadi Saad, MD, a double board-certified nephrologist and internist with extensive experience in kidney care, focuses on preventive health care, patient education, and personalized treatment at his practice, Nephrocare MD, in Dearborn, Michigan.
In addition to preventing the progression of chronic kidney disease, Dr. Saad has special interests in hypertension nephrology, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and supporting patient choices when faced with dialysis.
As part of his practice, Dr. Saad manages a cutting-edge dialysis clinic, Home Comfort Dialysis, where he provides exceptional hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis and teaches patients how to perform home dialysis.
Dr. Saad received his medical degree from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in Isfahan, Iran. Then he relocated to the United States, completing his residency training in internal medicine at Detroit Medical Center Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, and a fellowship in nephrology at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, New York.
Dr. Saad is fluent in Arabic, Farsi, French, and English and welcomes new and current patients at his offices on North Commerce Drive and Mason Street in Dearborn.
Deon D. Middlebrook, MD, a board-certified internal medicine physician who has a subspecialty in nephrology, provides comprehensive care for kidney disease and dialysis management at his practice, Deon D. Middlebrook MDPC, in Detroit, Michigan.
Following a personal passion, Dr. Middlebrook serves as an African-American nephrologist seeking to connect with the Black community. His goal is to raise awareness about the high risk of kidney disease in Black people and deliver high-quality care to all patients 16 and older.
Dr. Middlebrook graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
After receiving his Doctor of Medicine from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan, he completed his internship and residency training in internal medicine at the University of California, Irvine/VA Long Beach Health Care System in Long Beach, California.
Pursuing his career in kidney care, Dr. Middlebrook returned to Wayne State University School of Medicine to finish a nephrology fellowship.
Dr. Middlebrook’s extensive experience began at two dialysis clinics in Detroit, New Center Dialysis, P.C. and Kidney Replacement Services, P.C., which contracts with the State of Michigan for the Department of Corrections dialysis program.
He opened his private practice in 1991, where he continues to provide exceptional kidney care for patients throughout the Detroit Metropolitan Area.
In addition to his private practice, he joined American Renal Associates in August 2009, serves as the medical director of Wayne County, and is affiliated with two American Renal Associates dialysis clinics: the Detroit Kidney Center and Eastpointe Dialysis Center in Eastpointe, Michigan.
Dr. Middlebrook stays active in research as a subinvestigator for the Revival Research Institute LLC, the state’s leading clinical research clinic in Southfield, Michigan.
He also maintains membership in the American Medical Association, Wayne County Medical Society, the Detroit Medical Society, the National Kidney Foundation, and the American Society of Nephrology.
