Transplant Nephrology
At the AIN Transplant institute, we are using convenient Telehealth visits for a variety of purposes, including Follow-up Care, Medication Management, Education, and Support.
about Associates
In Nephrology
Founded in 1971, AIN has attended to the needs of patients with kidney disease throughout Chicagoland for over 50 years.
Meet The Ain
Transplant Nephrologists
Chaitanya
(Chet) Desai, MD
Transplant Nephrology Medical Director chaitanya.desai@ainmd.com
Dr. Desai is our transplant medical director at associates in nephrology. He has over 10 years of academic, clinical and leadership experience in transplantation.
His areas of interest include all aspects of kidney transplant, pancreas transplant, as well as combined heart-kidney and liver-kidney transplants. He is a published author.
His focus is to improve patient access to transplant and provide great care to our transplant recipients.
- Medical School: Pune, India
- Residency and Nephrology Fellowship: New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
- Transplant Fellowship: Emory University, Atlanta, GA UNOS Certified for Kidney Transplant
Zaid I. Haddad, MD
Transplant Nephrologist
zaid.haddad@ainmd.com
As a physician trained in nephrology and transplant, Dr. Haddad strives to employ his expertise in diagnosing and delaying progression of chronic kidney diseases.
Through exciting new advancements in the field and advocate for kidney transplant as a life-altering treatment modality that he considers to be a second chance at a healthy life free of dialysis.
- Medical School: University of Jordan
- Residency: Rosalind Franklin University, Chicago, IL Nephrology, Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Fellowship: USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
- UNOS Certified for Kidney and Pancreas Transplant
Denae Allen-DeCrescenzo
Transplant Nurse Coordinator
Become a Patient
- Efax: 866-225-0538
- Email: Kidney.Transplant@ainmd.com
- Make an Appointment
- Refer a Patient
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Office Locations
Insurance
We accept:
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Most private insurances.
It's Time To Restore 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.