At Dallas Nephrology Associates, we are driven to excel in the care of individuals with kidney disorders and related problems, and we have been for 50 years. In this pursuit, our nephrologists and other specialists have earned awards and been recognized for their high standard of care and individual and collective achievements. Stay current with our awards and recognition here.
For more information about DNA’s awards and recognition for kidney care, view our awards.
Dallas – Dallas Nephrology Associates (DNA) is proud to announce its recognition as a 2025 Acclaim Award Honoree by the American Medical Group Association (AMGA). This prestigious award was presented … Continued
DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov 19, 2024– Dallas Nephrology Associates (DNA), the largest nephrology practice in Texas, has received national recognition for a revolutionary new practice model that has improved patient care and … Continued
Dallas Nephrology Associates (DNA) is proud to announce that fourteen of its physicians have been named to D Magazine’s Best Doctors in Dallas County for 2023. This prestigious recognition reflects … Continued
Nine Dallas Nephrology Associates (DNA) physicians have been recognized as 2023 Texas Super Doctors® by their peers in the December issue of Texas Monthly. This prestigious honor is bestowed upon … Continued
Dallas Nephrology Associates proudly announces that Steven R. Hays, MD, FACP has been honored with the prestigious Mastership recognition by the American College of Physicians. Dr. Hays is one of … Continued
Congratulations to Renuka Chowdhury, MD, FACP as the recipient of the 2023 Teaching Faculty of the Year Award presented by Methodist Dallas Hospital by the Methodist Dallas Internal Medicine residency program … Continued
Dr. Tapan J. Patel Honored by Texas Medical Association for Residency Program Work Dallas Nephrology Associates congratulates Tapan J. Patel, MD, FACP, FASN, FNKF for receiving the Texas Medical Association … Continued
Dallas Nephrology Associates (DNA) Congratulates Daniel S. Richey, DO who was nominated by his peers as one of Fort Worth Magazine’s Top Docs in 2023. Each year, Fort Worth Magazine … Continued
Dallas Nephrology Associates congratulates our two physicians, Dr. Nidhi Garg and Dr. Syed-Ali Ashgar, who were named D Magazine Best Doctors in Collin County for 2023. For over fifty years, … Continued
Congratulations to nine Dallas Nephrology Associates doctors who are being recognized by their peers as 2022 Texas Super Doctors® in the December issue of Texas Monthly. Each year, doctors across … Continued
Dallas Nephrology Associates congratulates our 12 physicians who were voted to D Magazine Best Doctors in Dallas County in 2022. For over fifty years, DNA has been a trusted source … Continued
Dallas Nephrology Associates congratulates 5 of our physicians who were voted into D Magazine Hall of Fame in 2022. Hall of Fame inductees have been nominated by their peers as … Continued
Congratulations to nine Dallas Nephrology Associates doctors who are being recognized by their peers as 2021 Texas Super Doctors® in the December issue of Texas Monthly. Each year, doctors across … Continued
Dallas Nephrology Associates congratulates our 16 physicians who were voted to D Magazine Best Doctors in Dallas and Collin Counties in 2021. For over fifty years, DNA has been a … Continued
Congratulations to Anupkumar Shetty, MD, FASN as the two-time recipient of the Nephrology Fellowship Program Teaching Award. He was presented his award by the Fellows of the Methodist Dallas Nephrology … Continued
Dallas Nephrology Associates is proud to announce that Steven R. Hays, MD, FACP, is the recipient of the TXACP Services Snyder/Chumley Advocate of the Year award. Dr. Hays was presented … Continued
Dallas Nephrology Associates (DNA) would like to congratulate our 16 physicians who were voted to the D Magazine Best Doctors in Dallas and Collin County in 2020. Our physicians continue … Continued
Dallas Nephrology Associates is proud to announce that Steven R. Hays, MD, FACP, is the 2020 Texas Medical Association (TMA) Young at Heart Award recipient. Doctors from the TMA Young Physician Section (YPS) … Continued
Congratulations to Lisa Sebastian, MD, FASN! She is the recipient of the 2020 Teaching Faculty of the Year award. The honor was given to Dr. Sebastian by the Methodist Nephrology … Continued
Congratulations to 7 Dallas Nephrology Associates doctors who were recognized by their peers as Super Doctors® in the December 2019 issue of Texas Monthly. Each year, Texas Monthly asks doctors … Continued
Congratulations to the 17 Dallas Nephrology Associates’ physicians voted to the D Magazine Best Doctors in Dallas 2019! Dallas Nephrology Associates (DNA) is a national leader in providing comprehensive care … Continued
Congratulations to Arthur P. Pasquarella Leadership in Action Award Honoree, David Knop David Knop was honored with the Arthur P. Pasquarella award on Sunday, September 8, 2019 during the National … Continued
Congratulations to Roberto L. Collazo-Maldonado, MD, FACP, FASN! He is the recipient of the 2019 Internal Medicine Subspecialty Attending Physician Award presented by the IInternal Medicine residency program during their … Continued
Congratulations to Anupkumar Shetty, MD, FASN as the recipient of the 2019 Nephrology Fellowship Program Teaching Program Award presented by the Methodist Dallas Nephrology Fellowship Program on June 8, 2019. … Continued
Congratulations to Tapan J. Patel, MD, FACP, FASN, FNKF as the recipient of the Robert L. North teaching award presented by Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas Internal Medicine residency program … Continued
Congratulations to Dr. Arti Gupta who was recently awarded the Mission Award at the annual meeting of the Lone Star Chapter of the Lupus Foundation. Dr. Gupta frequently speaks at … Continued
Congratulations to Dr. Anupkumar Shetty who was presented with the honor of Physician of the Year at the recent Texas Indo-American Physicians Society Northeast Chapter Annual Gala which took place … Continued
Congratulations to the 17 Dallas Nephrology Associates’ physicians voted to the D Magazine Best Doctors in Dallas 2018! For more than 45 years, DNA has been caring for patients with … Continued
Dallas Nephrology Associates (DNA) would like to congratulate 15 of our physicians who were voted to the D Magazine Best Doctors in Dallas 2017. For over 45 years, DNA has … Continued
Congratulations to Roberto L. Collazo-Maldonado, MD, FACP as the recipient of the 2017 Internal Medicine Teaching Faculty of the Year Award presented by Methodist Dallas Hospital by the Methodist Dallas … Continued
Congratulations to Richard C. Fuquay, MD, FASN as the recipient of the 2017 Volunteer Faculty Award of the Year presented by Charlton Methodist Family Medicine program. Dr. Fuquay was honored … Continued
Congratulations to Jose A. Castillo-Lugo, MD as the recipient of the Teaching Award of the Year presented by Methodist Dallas Hospital Fellowship. Dr. Castillo was honored with this distinguished award … Continued
Congratulations to Roberto L. Collazo-Maldonado, MD, FACP as the recipient of the 2016 Internal Medicine Most Valuable Volunteer Faculty Member Award presented by Methodist Dallas Hospital. Dr. Collazo currently serves as … Continued
Congratulations to Charles T. Owens, II, MD as the recipient of his second Outstanding Teacher Award presented by Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) at Dallas. Each year, the BUMC internal … Continued
Congratulations to Nadiya Lakhani, RDN, CSR, LD for receiving the Council on Renal Nutrition (CRN) Recognized Regional Renal Dietitian Award for Region 4 during the National Kidney Foundation 2016 Spring Clinical … Continued
Dr. Alan R. Hull, former President of Dallas Nephrology Associates, Receives Prestigious Award Congratulations to Dr. Alan R. Hull upon his receipt of the prestigious 2016 Harold and Annette Simmons … Continued
Congratulations to Lisa Sebastian, MD as the recipient of the Teaching Award of the Year presented by Methodist Dallas Hospital Fellowship. Dr. Sebastian was honored with this distinguished award for … Continued
Congratulations to Renuka Chowdhury, MD, FACP as the recipient of the Teaching Award of the Year presented by Methodist Dallas Hospital Internal Medicine Residency program. Dr. Chowdhury was honored with … Continued
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– Danny K.