Dr. Ramasamy
Dr. Ramasamy was born in South India. She underwent medical school training at Madras Medical College in Chennai, India, and subsequently pursued her post-graduate training at Rosalind Franklin University in Chicago. After working as a primary care physician for almost five years, she pursued nephrology fellowship training at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA.
Outside of work, Dr. Ramasamy enjoys running, hiking, and spending time with her friends and family.
Education:
- Medical School - Madras Medical College, India
- Internal Medicine Residency - Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago
- Nephrology Fellowship - Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
Certifications:
- Board-Certified - American Board of Internal Medicine
- Board-Certified - American Board of Internal Medicine (Nephrology Subspecialty)
Hospital Affiliations:
- Piedmont Atlanta
Locations:
- 105 Collier Rd NW, # 3040, Atlanta, GA 30309
Dr. Michael Katz
Dr. Michael Katz is a board-certified nephrologist originally from Johannesburg, South Africa. He completed his nephrology training at the University of Pennsylvania. After some time with the Medical College of Virginia faculty, Dr. Katz joined Piedmont Kidney Institute in 1998. He has since been an active member of the Piedmont hospital family.
He has published peer-reviewed scientific papers, received teaching and academic awards, and is recognized as one of the top doctors in Atlanta, GA.
He has published peer-reviewed scientific papers, received teaching and academic awards, and is recognized as one of the top doctors in Atlanta, GA.
Areas of Interest:
- General Nephrology
- Chronic Kidney Diseases
- Chronic Transplant Medicine
- Kidney Stone Prevention
Dr. Viswanathan
Dr. Viswanathan was born in Chennai, India. He underwent training at the prestigious Madras Medical College and subsequently pursued his post-graduate training at Rosalind Franklin University in Chicago. After working as an internist for six years, he furthered his education to follow his passion for nephrology at Tufts University.
Dr. Viswanathan believes in providing evidence-based care to his patients. During his nephrology training, he obtained a master’s degree in clinical research to better understand the research processes and applications in clinical medicine.
Outside of work, Dr. Viswanathan enjoys playing tennis with his three sons and his life and work partner, Dr. Ramasamy. They travel and hike a lot.
Dr. Viswanathan believes in providing evidence-based care to his patients. During his nephrology training, he obtained a master’s degree in clinical research to better understand the research processes and applications in clinical medicine.
Outside of work, Dr. Viswanathan enjoys playing tennis with his three sons and his life and work partner, Dr. Ramasamy. They travel and hike a lot.
Education:
- Medical School - Madras Medical College, India
- Internal Medicine Residency - Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago
- Nephrology Fellowship - Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
- Masters in Clinical Research - Tufts University, Sackler School of Medicine
Certifications:
- Board-Certified - American Board of Internal Medicine
- Board-Certified - American Board of Internal Medicine (Nephrology Subspecialty)
Hospital Affiliations:
- Piedmont Atlanta
Memberships:
- Renal Physicians Association
Locations:
- 105 Collier Rd NW, #3040, Atlanta, GA 30309
- 660 Cherokee St NE, #250, Marietta, GA 30060
Lara B. Watkins
Lara B. Watkins, M.D., is originally from Birmingham, AL. After completing a nephrology fellowship at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston, MA, she moved to Atlanta, GA, in 2001. Since then, she has been in the private practice of nephrology, with her time spent making rounds in the hospital, seeing office patients, and managing dialysis patients.
In her spare time, Dr. Watkins enjoys traveling, exercising, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
In her spare time, Dr. Watkins enjoys traveling, exercising, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
Areas of Interest:
- Hypertension
- Kidney Stone Prevention
- Electrolyte Abnormalities
- Glomerular Diseases
- Acute Kidney Injury
Education:
- Medical School - University of South Alabama
- Internal Medicine Residency - University of Cincinnati and Boston Medical Center
- Nephrology Fellowship - Tufts New England Medical Center
Certifications:
- Board-Certified - American Board of Internal Medicine (Nephrology Subspecialty)
Hospital Affiliations:
- Piedmont Atlanta
Memberships:
- Renal Physicians Association
Locations:
- 105 Collier Rd NW, #3040, Atlanta, GA 30309