About Telenephrologists

Sanderling uses the latest generation dialysis equipment, a sophisticated Electronic Medical Record (PEARL™), and Advanced Telemedicine to enhance the safety and quality of the dialysis treatments performed in its centers and in patients' homes. Advanced Telemedicine allows Sanderling physicians real-time communication between dialysis patients and their nephrologists, even for patients who live in rural communities far from a nephrologist's primary office.

The PEARL™ Electronic Medical Record is available via a secure Internet connection 24 hours a day, and can be accessed by other providers (emergency rooms, hospitals) in the event of an emergency. This feature enhances the communication, and continuity of care, for Sanderling's patients when they are traveling or need emergency care when the dialysis clinic is closed.

Dr Rajeev Prasad, MD Dr. Prasad is a Board Certified nephrologist. Prior to joining Sanderling he founded a succesful nephrology practice in Las Vegas. He served as one of the medical directors and JV partners of several highly successful dialysis units. In addition to his expertise in physician practice models, he has spearheaded and developed In-center dialysis programs, home dialysis programs, and acute care dialysis programs. He has served as medical director for multiple dialysis facilities over the past decade. Dr. Prasad is focused on the Telemedicine physician model, telemedicine expansion, and new business development.

Dr Benjamin Aronoff, MD is board certified in Nephrology and Internal Medicine. He is a graduate of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and he completed his Internal Medicine residency at Montefiore Medical Center, New York. He continued his training in nephrology and hypertension at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Aronoff has received numerous teaching awards and has developed an interest in glomerular diseases, ICU nephrology, and geriatric nephrology. Dr. Aronoff has been practicing telenephrology since 2016 and is excited by the opportunity to provide Renal care to rural hospitals. He has been named as a "Top Doctor" in New York Magazine, New Jersey Monthly, and by Castle Connolly.

Dr Sumanth Mulamalla is a nephrologist who is dedicated to the delivery of quality patient care to individuals suffering from kidney disease. His areas of focus include acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), end stage renal disease, hypertension, and electrolyte and acid base abnormalities. Dr Mulamalla attended Eastern Virginia Medical School. He completed his internal medicine training at St Louis University and his Nephrology fellowship at Kansas University.

Dr John Havill grew up in northern England, in a small town in Cheshire. He attended St. Bartholomew’s medical school in London, He completed his residency training in New York medical College at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Internal Medicine. It was at this time that he was inspired to become a nephrologist, rounding with the nephrology specialists in New York City. He entered Johns Hopkins Hospital for nephrology subspecialty training, working alongside some of the leading researchers in the field and wonderful clinical physicians in clinical nephrology. He has been in private practice for the last ten years, first in Las Vegas, and currently resides in Colorado Springs. He has a keen interest in ICU medicine and Glomerulonephritis.

Dr. Beckie Michael is board certified in nephrology and internal medicine. She has been designated a Specialist in Hypertension by the American Society of Hypertension, and is a Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) and American College of Osteopathic Internists. She is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Joel Dworkin completed his nephrology fellowship at Washington University, St Louis. He has been in private practice now with almost 20 years experience, specializing in Hospitalist Medicine and renal consultation/office practice. He has served as Director of Complex Medical Care for Select Specialty Hospital. He is boarded in both Internal Medicine and Nephrology. Prior to his training as a physician he completed his PhD in Microbiology and Immunology and Infectious Diseases at Vanderbilt.