Leadership

A message from the Director
We pride ourselves on being one of the best institutions in the region serving a wide catchment area of Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho (WWAMI) with excellent clinical training and abundant research opportunities.
I look forward to showcasing our program, as well as our vibrant city of Seattle, to you.
Transplant Program
We offer a one-year clinical transplant nephrology fellowship, accredited by the American Society of Transplantation. Fellowship graduates are eligible to be UNOS-approved medical directors of a kidney and/or pancreas transplant program.
Transplant Fellow 2022-23

Ben Boonpheng
Fellow Alumni
Ben Boonpheng, MD
Fellowship 2021-2022
Current Position: Private Practice Group, Tennessee
Rasha Alawieh
Fellowship 2020-2021
Current Position: Yale-Waterbury
Carrie Minnelli
Fellowship 2018-2019
Current Position: Desert Nephrology Medical Group, Palm Springs, CA
Samuel Chakola
Fellowship 2016-2017
Current Position: Holy Family Hospital, Bandra (West), Mumbai, India
Iris De Castro
Fellowship 2015-2016
Current Position: Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Washington
Christopher Johnson
Fellowship 2014-2015
Current Position: Renal Care Associates, Peoria, Illinois
Ravi Aiyer
Fellowship 2013-2014
Current Position: Providence Kidney Care, Spokane, WA
Cyril Kuriakose
Fellowship 2012-2013
Current Position: Nephrology Associates of Central Florida, Orlando, FL