about Associates In Nephrology
Founded in 1971, AIN has attended to the needs of patients with kidney disease throughout Chicagoland for over 50 years.
Your care is our top priority
For five decades, AIN has stood as a pillar of excellence in nephrology, proudly serving the Chicago area while remaining independently owned. Since its establishment in 1971, the practice has distinguished itself. Our Chicago kidney specialists’ unwavering dedication to patient care consistently sets the standard for compassionate and innovative treatment.
From organizing health education programs to participating in fundraising events, AIN continuously strives to give back to the Chicagoland community. Its commitment to outreach ensures that more individuals have access to vital nephrology care, while its fundraising efforts help drive advancements in treatment and patient support. With a strong sense of responsibility and compassion, Associates in Nephrology.
Core Values
Quality of Care:
Patient-centered care to produce desired health outcomes.
Excellence:
Striving for the best efforts to achieve excellence and continuous improvement.
Compassion:
Genuine concern for the needs of patients and others, showing empathy without judgment.
Innovation:
Valuing out-of-the-box thinking to develop solutions for complex challenges.
Growth:
Constantly seeking ways to improve patient success and never being satisfied with the status quo.
Integrity:
Being honest, trustworthy, and adhering to high moral principles and professional standards.
Respect:
Being respectful, helpful, and supportive to both patients and colleagues regardless of organizational level.
Transparency:
Being open to feedback. Clear and honest in communication.
Self-Motivation:
Internally determined to produce, achieve, and develop.
Strong Work Ethic:
Working smart, being dedicated to the craft, and maintaining professionalism consistently.
Flexibility:
Being adaptable to change, open-minded to innovative ideas, and willing to make compromises.
Team Spirit:
Promoting teamwork actively, contributing effectively to positive work environments, and taking individual responsibility within teams.
about Associates
In Nephrology
Founded in 1971, AIN has attended to the needs of patients with kidney disease throughout Chicagoland for over 50 years.
Our Team
Amit Mitra, M.D.
President
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Madhav Rao, M.D.
Secretary/Treasurer
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Community Outreach & Kidney Health Advocacy
Associates in Nephrology is committed to advancing kidney health through meaningful community engagement. We regularly participate in outreach efforts across the Chicagoland area, especially within underserved communities, to promote awareness, education, and access to care for those affected by kidney disease and hypertension.
We proudly collaborate with national organizations such as the National Kidney Foundation and the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, supporting initiatives that focus on early detection, patient education, and advocacy for kidney health.
Through these partnerships and local outreach programs, we extend our mission beyond clinical care, empowering individuals and families with the resources they need to manage and prevent kidney-related conditions.
management team
Laura McIntyre
VP Accounting & Finance
Jill Jaksich
Director of Clinical Operations
Julie Kee
Human Resources Manager
Trisha Japlit
Finance and Marketing Manager
Mario Armas
IT Manager
Restore YOUR Kidney Health
For over 50 years, our Chicagoland area physicians have been recognized for their innovative patient service programs and for actively engaging in local outreach
efforts. Contact us today to experience the AIN difference.