Meet the Nephrology Team

The division of nephrology team includes specialists in adult nephrology, pediatric nephrology, renal transplantation and molecular biology, all of whom are integral participants in the division's clinical and educational activities. Staff members run the renal, hypertension and transplant clinics at Rhode Island Hospital, attend consultation and inpatient services at Rhode Island and The Miriam hospitals, and carry out many teaching and research activities.

Division of Renal Diseases Staff

Douglas Shemin, MD

Michael A. Thursby, DO

Marc S. Weinberg, MD

Boutique practice

Steven B. Zipin, MD

Mohammed K. Faizan, MD

Director, Pediatric Nephrology and Hypertension, Hasbro Children's

Robin A. Kremsdorf, MD

Pediatric Nephrologist, Hasbro Children's

Deb Marzetta, RN

Nurse

Laura Moynihan, LICSW

Social Worker

Julia O'Brien, RD

Nutritionist

Transplant Services

Paul Morrissey, MD

Director of Transplant Program

Kidney Disease and Hypertension (Brown Health Medical Group)

Our team of kidney disease and hypertension physicians are dedicated to helping patients understand their condition, while feeling supported throughout their care. We work together to provide precision evaluations, evidence based treatment plans, and coordinated care for patients with both routine and complex conditions.

East Providence

George Bayliss, MD

Medical Director, Transplant Program

Susie L. Hu, MD

Eric S. Kerns, MD

Matthew R. Lynch, MD

Edward G. Medeiros, DO

Basma O. Merhi, MD

Medical Director, Living Donor Program, and Associate Medical Director, Transplant Program

Ankur D. Shah, MD

Douglas Shemin, MD

Sandipan Shringi, MD

Jie Tang, MD, MPH

Nephrologist

Kristen Nicole Tillquist, DO

Maroun E Azar, MD

Mary Anne Gaffney, MD

Nephrologist

Edward G. Medeiros, DO

Kristen Nicole Tillquist, DO

Meet the Nephrology Team

Division of Renal Diseases Staff

Douglas Shemin, MD

Michael A. Thursby, DO

Marc S. Weinberg, MD

Boutique practice

Steven B. Zipin, MD

Pediatrics

Mohammed K. Faizan, MD

Director, Pediatric Nephrology and Hypertension, Hasbro Children's

Robin A. Kremsdorf, MD

Pediatric Nephrologist, Hasbro Children's

Deb Marzetta, RN

Nurse

Laura Moynihan, LICSW

Social Worker

Julia O'Brien, RD

Nutritionist

Transplant Services

Paul Morrissey, MD

Director of Transplant Program

Kidney Disease and Hypertension (Brown Health Medical Group)

East Providence

George Bayliss, MD

Medical Director, Transplant Program

Susie L. Hu, MD

Eric S. Kerns, MD

Matthew R. Lynch, MD

Edward G. Medeiros, DO

Basma O. Merhi, MD

Medical Director, Living Donor Program, and Associate Medical Director, Transplant Program

Ankur D. Shah, MD

Douglas Shemin, MD

Sandipan Shringi, MD

Jie Tang, MD, MPH

Nephrologist

Kristen Nicole Tillquist, DO

Warwick

Maroun E Azar, MD

Mary Anne Gaffney, MD

Nephrologist

Edward G. Medeiros, DO

Kristen Nicole Tillquist, DO