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Our Care Team
Gary Singer, MD
Dr. Singer earned his medical degree and completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Toronto. He completed research and clinical fellowships in nephrology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts.
Dr. Singer has authored articles in peer-reviewed journals and has co-authored several book chapters. He is a member of the American Society of Nephrology, the International Society of Nephrology, the National Kidney Foundation and the Renal Physicians Association. Dr. Singer has lectured on topics related to chronic kidney disease, dialysis and transplantation, as well as other areas in clinical nephrology.
After five years as the Co-Director of the Renal Transplant Program at Washington University School of Medicine, Dr. Singer formed Midwest Nephrology Associates. His responsibilities also include Medical Directorship with Fresenius Kidney Care.
Dan Young, MD
Dr. Young earned his medical degree and completed his internship and residency at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska where he received many honors and awards. Following a Research Fellowship at Creighton, he went on to complete a Clinical Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Renal Division as Washington University School of Medicine.
He has served as primary investigator in clinical research projects and authored numerous articles. He has lectured both at Washington University and most recently in our community in Saint Peters on renal topics. He is affiliated with the Journal American society Nephrology and is a member of the American Society of Nephrology, Renal Physicians Association, and American College of Physicians.
He joined Gary Singer in private practice at Midwest Nephrology Associates in 2008. He serves as Medical Director for Fresenius Kidney Care.
Furqan Raja, MD
Dr. Raja completed his medical training at Aga Kan Medical College in Pakistan. He returned to Minnesota for his post graduate training, including a residency in Internal Medicine and a Renal Fellowship at the University of Minnesota.
He has written various articles for scientific journals. He is a member of the Renal Physicians Association, American Society of Nephrology and the National Kidney Foundation.
He joined a multi-specialty medical group in Duluth, Minnesota which had a large nephrology practice and dialysis population. He served as a Nephrologist and had Medical Directorships with Fresenius Medical Care.
In 2010 he moved to St. Louis and joined physician partners Gary Singer and Dan Young in private practice at Midwest Nephrology Associates. He serves as Medical Director for Fresenius Kidney Care.
Ramez Sunna, M.D.
Dr. Sunna joined Midwest Nephrology in September of 2019. He completed his medical training at the University of Science and Technology in Jordan. Following medical school, he completed an internal medicine residency in in Morristown, New Jersey. He remained there in the role of hospitalist until 2013 when he came to Missouri.
He worked as a hospitalist at the Missouri Delta Medical Center until 2017. He then completed his renal fellowship at Saint Louis University Medical Center, where he served as Chief Fellow.
Dr. Sunna is fluent in English, Arabic and French. He is a member of ASN, NKF, RPA and several medical societies. He is on staff at Barnes St. Peters, St. Joseph Health Center and St. Joe's West in Lake St. Louis.
Andrea Latta, APRN
Andrea completed her training as an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner at the University of Missouri St. Louis where she received numerous honors.
She holds memberships in the American Nephrology Nurses Associates, Renal Physicians Association and the National Kidney Foundation. She has given talks on renal issues in the community.
Prior to this she worked as a Dialysis Nurse for ten years and served as Clinical Manager for Fresenius Kidney Care.
She joined Gary Singer in Private Practice at Midwest Nephrology in 2005.
Our Practice
At Midwest Nephrology, the total patient is our primary concern. We strive to provide excellent medical care to each patient in a personal and friendly environment.
Since 2003, we have been serving our community and caring for those affected by kidney disease. From early kidney disease to post transplant care, our board certified physicians are able to meet your needs and provide individualized treatment. We are on staff and care for our patients at area hospitals; St. Joseph's in St. Charles, Barnes-Jewish in St. Peters and St. Joe's West in Lake St. Louis.
In October of 2023, we will celebrate our 20th year in business, serving the needs of renal patients in St. Charles and St. Louis counties. We are so thankful for the support of our patients, their families and our physician colleagues.
Please joins us in welcoming Sara Springer, ANP-BC to our practice. She will be serving patients in our St. Peters location as well as in our hospital locations. We are thrilled to have her as part of our family.
THE PRACTICE
What is Nephrology?
Nephrology is a subspecialty of internal medicine which centers around the treatment, diagnosis, and management of kidney function. This inclues renal (kidney) replacement therapy like dialysis and kidney transplantation.
Nephrologists are experts in the care and function of your kidneys. Their education consists of medical school, a residency in internal medicine and an additional multi year fellowhip in the specialty of nephrology.
They are equipped to treat such conditions affecting the kidneys as hypertention, autoimmune diseases, acute kidney injury and electrolyte issues.
Our staff attending the NKF Gala
No Shave November 2018
