Testimonials
Hear from past year attendees on their experience and what they gained from NBLU!
Attendees
Krunal Patel
University of North Carolina Hospitals Fellowship Program
NBLU 2025
George Ceballos
NBLU 2025
Nang San Hti Lar Seng
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center Fellowship Program
NBLU 2025
Dr. Yasir Baloch
Washington University School of Medicine Fellowship Program
NBLU 2024
Dr. Annie Liu
MGH/Brigham and Women's Hospital Fellowship Program
NBLU 2024
Dr. Marwa Abdalla
Georgetown University Hospital Fellowship Program
NBLU 2023
Dr. Sarah Hryzak
University of Pennsylvania Fellowship Program
NBLU 2022
Dr. Alissar El Chediak
Vanderbilt University Program Fellowship Program
NBLU 2021
Industry Leadership
Tod Ibrahim
NBLU 2025
Mark Caputo
CEO
US Renal Care
Gary Singer
RPA President 2025/2026 & Assistant Professor at Washington University
NBLU 2025
Dr. Kirk Campbell
NKF President 2024-2026 Professor of Medicine and Pharmacological Sciences, Mt. Sinai
Faculty
Dr. Gopa Green
Associate Chief Medical Officer, U.S. Renal Care
Dr. Parin Makadia
NBLU Founder & Physician Partner at Dallas Renal Group
Dr. Cynthia Miracle
NBLU Founder, Assistant Professor of Medicine & Nephrology Program Director at University California San Diego
Dr. Samir Nangia
NBLU Founder & Nephrologist at Dallas Renal Group
Dr. Matthew Sparks
Associate Professor of Medicine & Nephrology Program Director at Duke University
Dr. Trevor Smith
Private Practice Nephrologist
NBLU Alumni Faculty
Dr. Jia Hwei Ng
Executive Council, Women in Nephrology, & Asst. Prof., Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health
NBLU 2018
Dr. Malorie Holmes
Private Practice Nephrologist
NBLU 2021
Dr. Diana Mahbod
Private Practice Nephrologist
NBLU 2017
Dr. Nathaniel Reisinger
Private Practice Nephrologist
NBLU 2016
Dr. Ahmed Arslan Yousuf Awan
Asst. Professor at Baylor College of Medicine
NBLU 2018
Hoang 'Ahn' Nguyen, MD, University of California Irvine, NBLU 2016
"A key takeaway was realizing that it’s a lot more than just knowing medicine."
Karo Torosian, MD, Balboa Nephrology Group, NBLU 2016
"My biggest takeaway was building the confidence and losing the fear of going out in the real world and practicing nephrology."
Yesenia Galan, MD, Hadden Renal Medical Specialists, NBLU 2020
"This experience has shaped so much of what I hope to gain in the future... Namely a sense of purpose and a path to striving toward it everyday! Prior to this I struggled with my role as a renal specialist, but now I know what I want to do and who I want to be."
Patrick Jenkinson, DO, MBA, MS, University of Michigan, NBLU 2024
“I wanted to extend my gratitude for organizing the NBLU. The sessions were insightful and highly relevant to upcoming challenges nephrology fellows face in transition out of fellowship. The conference was a success in every way imaginable and I look forward to recommending the following generations of nephrology fellows to the conference."
Santhoshi Bavi, MBBS, Boston University, NBLU 2025
"NBLU is an incredible opportunity for learning the economics of nephrology and for networking with the leaders and likeminded colleagues in the field! Highly recommend it to all budding nephrologists. Thank you NBLU!"
Matthew Sparks, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine Duke University School of Medicine
"NBLU is also a lot of fun and allows attendees to meet lifelong friends and colleagues from fellowship programs all over the country. This is a must attend event."
Mary Dittrich, MD, FASN, EVP and CMO, U.S. Renal Care
“I love seeing the next generation of nephrology leaders take control of their future and I’m fortunate to have a front row seat watching like-minded professionals form lifelong friendships. NBLU promotes the bright future of nephrology and USRC proudly supports it. I circle this event on my calendar every year!”
Outset Medical, Inc., NBLU 2024
“We had an amazing time at U.S. Renal Care’s Nephrology Business Leadership Conference! It was an honor to sponsor such a fantastic event, bringing together nephrology fellows from all over the country. Thrilled to share how Tablo Dialysis can make a difference for home patients and nephrologists alike. Major thank you to USRC for hosting this memorable event!"