Our Staff

Andrew King, M.D.
Andrew King, M.D.
Medical Director, Home Dialysis Therapies of San Diego – North and Head of Nephrology, Scripps Clinic

Dr. King serves as The Medical Director and a countywide champion for home dialysis modalities.

Andrew King, M.D.

Dr. King serves as The Medical Director and a countywide champion for home dialysis modalities.

Dr. King was board-certified in Internal Medicine in 1986 and Nephrology in 1988. After he received his medical degree from Northwestern University in 1983, he served his internship and residency specializing in Internal Medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital-Chicago. Dr. King then trained in Nephrology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School. He next was recruited by New England Medical Center Tufts University School of Medicine where he was an Associate Professor of Medicine and Program Director of the Nephrology Training Program. In 2001, Dr. King was recruited to Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines, in La Jolla, CA, where he serves as the Division Head of Nephrology. He also functions as a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego Medical School. Dr. King has authored more than sixty manuscripts on Nephrology and has published chapters in major Nephrology textbooks. He has received numerous awards for excellence in teaching and patient care.

Take the first step to ensure that Dr. King’s vision will be actualized; namely, that all patients will be educated about their dialysis treatment options for chronic kidney disease management. All patients, regardless of age, education, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status deserve to have their individual choices for their dialysis care respected. Is home dialysis right for you or your loved one? Call us to find out.

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Kimberly Harper, M.D.
Kimberly Harper, M.D.
Medical Director, Home Dialysis Therapies of San Diego – South

Dr. Harper specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a variety of kidney conditions.

Kimberly Harper, M.D.

Dr. Kimberly Harper believes in providing state-of-the-art care for her patients and specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a variety of kidney conditions. She also believes in the importance of listening to patients and working with them to treat illness and promote health. Dr. Harper’s interest in medicine was cultivated at Stanford University where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa honor society. In 1997, she graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. In 1998 and 2000 respectively, she completed her internship and residency specializing in Internal Medicine at Boston Medical Center (Formerly Boston City Hospital). In 2003, Dr. Harper completed her fellowship in Nephrology at the University of California, San Diego. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Harper conducts research on kidney disease and hypertension. She is also active in the medical community as a member of the American Society of Nephrology, the National Kidney Foundation, and the American Society of Transplantation. Per Dr. Harper, “Home Dialysis Therapies has transformed dialysis care in San Diego by providing quality, state-of-the-art alternatives to the standard in-center hemodialysis. I have had many patients who have benefited from their care. It is a privilege to work with the HDT team, a group of people who truly put patient care first.” If you or your loved one would like to learn more about kidney care options or identify whether alternatives to in-center hemodialysis are a better choice for you, Dr. Harper encourages you to be your own advocate and call to inquire.

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Reza Elahimehr, M.D.

Medical Director, Home Dialysis Therapies of San Diego – Vista

Reza Elahimehr, M.D.

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Denise Barnes
Denise Barnes
Registered Nurse, Facility Administrator

In 2004, Denise was instrumental in opening the first freestanding home-only dialysis unit in San Diego County and helped create our two home-only facilities from the ground up.

Denise Barnes

Denise began her experience as a peritoneal dialysis nurse in 1997. In 2002, she began her administrative career as program director and facility manager for a large dialysis organization in Escondido.
In 2004, Denise was instrumental in opening the first freestanding home-only dialysis unit in San Diego County; with the advent of Home Dialysis Therapies, she helped create our two home-only facilities from the ground up. Denise excels at implementing our corporate philosophy, managing the outstanding team we have in place, as well as caring for patients in between. Are you looking for a dialysis facility whose management is invested in every patient’s well-being above and beyond the bottom line? You will find that level of patient dedication and commitment at HDT.

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Korri, RN
Korri, RN
Registered Nurse, Facility Manager – North

Korri has been with HDT since January 2011 and her nursing career spans 20+ years.

Korri, RN

Korri has been with HDT since January 2011. Her nursing career spans 20+ years both in the United States and in Canada. As the facility manager for our north clinic since 2021, she successfully promotes our team approach to patient care, which is personalized for every patient and family situation. She is also skilled at providing pre-dialysis options education for patients and families, and empowering them to make the dialysis choice that is best for them. How can you maintain the lifestyle that is best for you and your loved ones? What mode of dialysis will help you accomplish this? Korri can help you take a look at all the important factors so you make the choice that is right for you, “it is rewarding for me as a nurse to teach you the tools you need to regain or maintain independence and be in control of your own care”. If peritoneal dialysis is your choice of treatment, Korri will be there to help ensure that you can manage your care to help promote your health and sense of wellbeing.

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Necitas, RN
Necitas, RN
Registered Nurse, Facility Manager – South

Necitas joined our team at Home Dialysis Therapies in May 2016.

Necitas, RN

Necitas joined our team at Home Dialysis Therapies in May 2016. She brought along 30+ years of experience in the medical field having started her healthcare career as a Certified Nursing Assistant, then working her way up to become a Registered Nurse. Prior to joining our team, she worked for 11 years in the acute dialysis setting where she also worked in a gastroenterology clinic. She is also a vascular consultant and certified in PICC line placement. Her passionate approach to patient care makes her a vital part of our leadership team where she helps to ensure that quality patient care is being delivered to all of our patients. Necitas is a devoted nurse and is proud that HDT has the largest group of patients who are active on the kidney transplant list because we all work cohesively to make this happen. She states, “Working at HDT is rewarding because of its team-based culture, which is essential to the betterment of the patient. I love working at HDT because they care about me as a person and my professional growth.” Are you nervous about starting dialysis and concerned about being able to learn everything? Don’t worry, Necitas will be by your side to help you along the way!

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Bridgette
Bridgette, RN
Registered Nurse – North

Our nurse, Bridgette with her positive attitude joined our team in 2018.

Bridgette, RN

Our nurse, Bridgette with her positive attitude joined our team in 2018. She started her career in nephrology as an LVN in 1996 and continued in dialysis after becoming a registered nurse. Her excellent leadership skills were helpful when she was promoted to management as a Clinical Coordinator, Facility Administrator & Group facility administrator. She also has experience opening new dialysis facilities and with educating teammates at various levels. After a life changing move from Texas to California she searched for a new position that would allow her to perform direct patient care again and this is where she found her new passion, home dialysis. She loves having the chance to develop close relationships with patients and their families while helping them to live healthy, happy lives. The best thing about working for Home Dialysis Therapies is “that it is a physician owned independent facility that empowers us to give great patient care.” Whether you choose peritoneal dialysis or home hemodialysis, Bridgette will be there to help you along the way!

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Carmenica, RN
Registered Nurse – South

Carmenica is the newest nurse to join our team.

Carmencia, RN

Carmenica is the newest nurse to join our team.  We welcomed her in June 2022 after she finished her education to move from a licensed vocational nurse to a registered nurse.  She enjoys working with patients on dialysis and although she is a new RN, she has a wide variety of nursing experiences which have helped her at HDT.  We are thrilled to have Carmenica as part of our team and I am sure you will appreciate the quality care she will provide you as a home dialysis patient.

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Cely
Cely, RN
Registered Nurse – North

Our nurse, Cely has been a licensed nurse for over 19 years.

Cely, RN

Our nurse, Cely has been a licensed nurse for over 19 years. She is proud to hold the title of Registered Nurse, MDS Coordinator and Director of Staff Development. She is a self-motivated team player who began her dialysis career in April 2022. Cely reports she is proud to be surrounded by supportive co-workers and appreciates that employees are empowered to take ownership of their position within the company. However, for her, the most important part of taking care of dialysis patients is, “seeing patients taking care of themselves because it is rewarding and allows me to create long lasting bonds with patients.”

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Evangeline, RN
Evangeline, RN
Registered Nurse – South

Evangeline’s nursing career began in 1980. Since becoming an RN, she earned certification in medical and surgical nursing.

Evangeline, RN

Evangeline’s nursing career began in 1980. Since becoming an RN, she earned certification in medical and surgical nursing. A large portion of her experience has been in the dialysis field where she worked in acute dialysis. In 2020, we were lucky to have Evangeline join the HDT team as a home training nurse for home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. She feels HDT is a great place to work, where you can build a bond of caring and friendship with patients. Evangeline is helpful, easy to work with and she goes the extra mile for her patients. So, if you choose home therapy with HDT, she can make a difference in your life by teaching you the skills you need to be successful at home.

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Irene, RN
Irene, RN
Registered Nurse – North

Our nurse, Irene has been a registered nurse for the past 22 years. She began working at Home Dialysis Therapies in 2017. Her positive attitude and helpful nature are great assets to our team.

Irene, RN

She is organized and excels at individualizing her training style to meet the needs of her patients. Working with home dialysis patients has been fulfilling for Irene because it offers patients a better quality of life. She enjoys teaching patients to do their dialysis at home and finds it satisfying to offer them more flexibility in their life so they can do things like travel. Do you enjoy traveling? Home dialysis gives you more opportunity to travel and Irene is ready to help you on your path to see the world.

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Julia, RN
Julia, RN
Registered Nurse – South

Julia started with the team in April 2022 having become a nurse in 2015.

Julia, RN

Julia started with the team in April 2022 having become a nurse in 2015.  She has worked as an acute dialysis nurse and a research nurse.  She enjoys working for a tight-knit company where everyone works together harmoniously.   We find that Julia goes the extra mile for her patients and works hard to provide safe and compassionate care.  She is also passionate about educating patients about their chronic illness to help them navigate the healthcare system and become better advocates for their health.  Julia has the advantage of being bilingual in English and Spanish so she can help educate you even if your primary language is Spanish!

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Kat
Kat, RN
Registered Nurse – North

This experienced patient advocate has been a nurse since 1997.

Kat, RN

This experienced patient advocate has been a nurse since 1997. She started her career in oncology, telemetry and general medical/surgical then transitioned to orthopedics where she became a certified orthopedic nurse. After 15 years, it was time for a change and she began her career in dialysis. Kat joined our team in November 2017 and she is happy to finally have weekends off! Working with patients on dialysis vastly different from the acute hospital setting. Kat enjoys, “seeing them look and feel better within a matter of weeks. It's a positive transformation. There is also nothing better than hearing that one of our patients got a kidney transplant. It makes this job worthwhile.” You will find Kat by your side as you learn about dialysis and she will help you every step of the way.

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Patti, RN
Registered Nurse – South

Patti has been an exceptional member of our nursing team since October 2016.

Patti, RN

Patti has been an exceptional member of our nursing team since October 2016. She transitioned to home dialysis after spending many years as an acute dialysis nurse in the hospital setting. We were excited to have her as part of our team and she has proven to be an exception teacher. She is warm, friendly, supportive and her patients appreciate these attributes. Patti is an experienced nurse who will work hard to ensure that you are prepared to do dialysis at home.

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Sonia, RN
Sonia, RN
Registered Nurse – Vista

Sonia started her career as a registered nurse in 1997 doing diabetic teaching at Vista Community Clinic.

Sonia, RN

Sonia started her career as a registered nurse in 1997 doing diabetic teaching at Vista Community Clinic. Sonia began working as a peritoneal dialysis nurse in 2005, and joined the HDT team in 2007 in a per diem role. Sonia is one of the nurses who will help you should the need arise for you to speak with an on-call nurse after normal hours or on the weekend. We are here to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. She brings enthusiasm and kindheartedness when caring for her patients, and appreciates the role that each patient plays in their own family. For Sonia, one of the best things about nursing is teaching, and empowering her patients to help them be independent. Sonia feels there are innumerable good things about HDT, but she is most proud of the fact that we all strive to give our patients the very best care. Our goal is to keep our patients happy and healthy, as well as to maintain readiness for a transplant if that is part of the patients’ plan. Why does Sonia recommend HDT to you or your loved one? Because, at HDT, as our patient, you will get the best home dialysis care.

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Chris
Chris
Registered Dietitian – South

Chris is one of the newest members of our Home Dialysis Therapies team joining us in 2022. He has been a dietitian for 7 years and he comes to us with vast clinical experience in both the acute setting and the dialysis setting.

Chris

Having personal and professional experience with many different cultures allows him to form personal connections with patients and to have a better understanding of their concerns and needs. Chris enjoys working with patients on home dialysis because it is a rewarding and fulfilling experience. Since home dialysis patients have more control over their own care, he finds that they are engaged with the dialysis process which provides them with more incentive to keep on track with their health status. When asked about what makes this work meaningful to him, he states, “It is amazing to see home dialysis patients that are able to continue living life with energy and the ability to do the things they want to do.” He is inspired by the resilience patients showcase when describing their full-time jobs and continued dedication of time to their loved ones on top of keeping up with their home dialysis regimen. Chris likes to stay physically active and plays soccer several times a week. He chooses to maintain a balanced healthy diet so you can feel confident that he can help you succeed with any dietary changes that are needed as part of your healthcare routine.

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Kim
Kim
Registered Dietitian – North

Kim has been with Home Dialysis Therapies since October 2014. Prior to working with Home Dialysis Therapies, she worked at a Davita in-center hemodialysis unit as a registered dietitian for 13 years.

Kim

Kim is amazed at the stability chronic kidney disease patients are able to maintain on home dialysis compared to those she consulted with in-center.

Kim’s knowledge, with 13 years in the dialysis field, is readily apparent upon meeting her. She can individualize your nutritional needs as a patient with chronic kidney disease. She will review your monthly lab report, which is a gauge of how well you and your health team are managing your care. She remains an active member of the Council on Renal Nutrition of the National Kidney Foundation. Kim lives by example, maintaining a healthy diet and active lifestyle; she can help you or your loved one make healthy lifestyle changes too.

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Spencer
Spencer
Social Worker – South

Spencer is a registered associate clinical social worker in San Diego County and he began his career in social work over ten years ago.

Spencer

Spencer is a registered associate clinical social worker in San Diego County and he began his career in social work over ten years ago. During that time his professional career focused on helping people with developmental disabilities and chronic illness along with those suffering with severe mental illnesses like hoarding disorder. He began his journey with Home Dialysis Therapies in August of 2020 and he finds the food and celebratory events quite nice! Spencer enjoys spending time with patients and finds it meaningful when he can intervene with unnoticed or unaddressed patient issues resulting in a patient who is happier and healthier. He is also certified as a bilingual service provider to administer clinical services in English and Spanish. Are you having a hard time coping with kidney disease? Spencer will be there to help you navigate those challenges and guide you to a healthier, happier you.

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Steve
Steve
Social Worker – North

Steve joined our team in July 2021 with 20 years of experience as a clinical social worker.

Steve

Steve joined our team in July 2021 with 20 years of experience as a clinical social worker. He has spent a large portion of his career focusing on non-profit development and management where he excelled. In that setting, he was missing out on the personal side of social work and decided to get back to helping people in a more personal way. That is when he joined our team. He enjoys the patient focused care, dedicated staff and positive energy that he has found at Home Dialysis Therapies. Here he has connected with patients in a trusting partnership which is very rewarding. Steve says the best part of working with dialysis patients is witnessing their fight and tenacity for better health and recovery. He is a strong patient advocate and understands the profound effects that chronic disease can have on all facets of one’s life. He will be here to help you navigate all the changes that come with starting dialysis.

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Brian
Brian
Secretary – North Office

Brian is one of the helpful staff members on the other end when you call the clinic, and he will greet you upon your arrival.

Brian

Brian is one of the helpful staff members on the other end when you call the clinic, and he will greet you upon your arrival. Is Spanish your primary language? If so, Brian can help because he is bilingual! Several of the care coordination tasks he will assist you with include appointment scheduling, medical record acquisition, assurance that transplant labs are provided to your respective transplant center, and insurance verification. Would you like to verify that we accept your insurance, and/or schedule a 1-on-1 dialysis options class to see if home dialysis is right for you or your loved one? Brian will be happy to help.

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Luz
Luz
Secretary – South Office

Luz has been a secretary with Home Dialysis Therapies since June 2017.

Luz

Luz has been a secretary with Home Dialysis Therapies since June 2017. For 30+ years, she has been involved in various phases of dialysis administrative work. She began her career in dialysis as a secretary in a patient-owned company then went on to work in the acute dialysis environment as a manager for 13 years. For Luz, the best thing about working at HDT is creating relationships with patients and interacting with physicians who are caring with patients and respectful to staff. Luz has the advantage of speaking both English and Spanish so she can communicate effectively with more patients and share her friendly disposition. She is eager to help patients on dialysis and wants everyone to know that “there is no other clinic out there that will treat a patient like we do!”

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Our Medical Partners

Scripps

Reza Elahimehr, M.D.
Kimberly Harper, M.D.
Andrew King, M.D.
Aleksandra Novikov, M.D.
Bijan Roshan, M.D.
Zhabiz Solhjou, M.D.
Matthew Wauson, M.D.

USCD

Dinna Cruz, M.D.
Charles Ginsberg, M.D.
Bethany Karl, D.O.
Rakesh Malhotra, M.D.

Rajiv Jairam, M.D.
Alex Kay, M.D.
Patrick Macapinlac, M.D.
Kelly Mazurek, M.D.
Maria Nava, M.D.

Independent

Rodrigo Fernandez, M.D.
Ujjala Moolani, M.D.
Juan Quevedo, M.D.
John Videen, M.D.

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