Transplant Nephrology Program
We offer a one-year ACGME-accredited clinical transplant nephrology fellowship. Fellowship graduates are eligible to be UNOS-approved medical directors of a kidney and/or pancreas transplant program.
Leadership
Professor of Clinical Practice
Director, Transplant Nephrology Fellowship Program
Professor of Medicine
Associate Program Director, Transplant Nephrology Fellowship Program
A message from Dr. Yue-Harn Ng:
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.
We look forward to showcasing our program, as well as our vibrant city of Seattle, to you.
Transplant Fellow 2025-26
Ben Boonpheng
Nephrology Transplant Fellow Alumni
Takayuki Yamada, MD
Fellowship 2023-2024
Position on graduating: Private Practice, Japan
Danyi Zheng, MD
Fellowship 2022-2023
Position on graduating: Intermountain Health, Salt Lake City, UT
Ben Boonpheng, MD
Fellowship 2021-2022
Position on graduating: Private Practice Group, Tennessee
Rasha Alawieh, MD
Fellowship 2020-2021
Position on graduating: Yale-Waterbury
Carrie Minnelli, MD
Fellowship 2018-2019
Position on graduating: Desert Nephrology Medical Group, Palm Springs, CA
Samuel Chakola, MD
Fellowship 2016-2017
Position on graduating: Holy Family Hospital, Bandra (West), Mumbai, India
Iris De Castro, MD
Fellowship 2015-2016
Position on graduating: Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Christopher Johnson, MD
Fellowship 2014-2015
Position on graduating: Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Ravi Aiyer, MD
Fellowship 2013-2014
Position on graduating: Providence Kidney Care, Spokane, WA
Cyril Kuriakose, MD
Fellowship 2012-2013
Position on graduating: Nephrology Associates of Central Florida, Orlando, FL