Christopher Provenzano | MD “The patient-physician relationship is my greatest responsibility. My goal is to have patients fully knowledgeable regarding the underlying disease and be able to participate in medical decisions.” Joined the St. Clair Nephrology Team: 2008 Certification Dr Provenzano is certified through the American Board of Internal Medicine in Nephrology and Internal Medicine.…
Joel Topf | MD, FACP “I feel that for patients to get the best results, they have to be involved in the medical decisions. My favorite patients are the ones who are invested in their care, ask questions and participate in their own health. My passion is teaching people about their kidney disease so that…
Heather Henderson | DO “By providing you with education and compassionate care, I hope to inspire you to become an integral part in your own health.” Joined the St. Clair Nephrology Team: 2013 Certification Dr. Henderson is certified by the American Board of Osteopathic Internal Medicine and its subspecialty board of Nephrology. Education Her medical…
Ameer Abdulrazzak | MD, FACP “I think it is important to take the time to address my patient’s questions and concerns, and I encourage family involvement in the patient’s care.” Joined the St. Clair Nephrology Team: 2015 Certification Dr El-Ghoroury is certified through the American Board of Internal Medicine in Nephrology and Internal Medicine. He is also…
Eric Krutel | DO Joined the St. Clair Nephrology Team: 2021 Certification Dr Krutel is certified through the American Board of Osteopathic Internal Medicine and its subspecialty Board of Nephrology. Dr Krutel is also an Interventional Nephrologist providing care at Eastside Vascular Access Center. Education Dr Krutel’s medical degree is from the Lake Erie College…
Reem Yusufani | MD “I believe that good communication and being empathetic with patients is very important and listening to patient needs and working together in decision making is critical to provide the best to my patients.” Joined the St. Clair Nephrology Team: 2024 Certification Dr Yusafani is certified by the American Board of Internal…
Samah Suede | MD “In nephrology, we care for more than just kidneys — we care for the people who depend on them. My mission is to provide precise, evidence-based treatment with compassion, dignity, and respect, empowering every patient to live a healthier and fuller life. Through partnership, education, and personalized care, I am committed…
Jennifer Ruprecht | PA-C, Nephrology CAQ “What I love most about my job is the team I get to work with and getting to know and care for the patients.” Joined the St. Clair Nephrology Team: 2017 Education Jennifer attended Clemson University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science and continued her…
Gerlinda Gordon | FNP-C “I believe in the importance of a patient centered approach, which encompasses a healthy lifestyle by preventing disease and developing a management plan that is personalized for each patient.” Joined the St. Clair Nephrology Team: 2019 Education Gerlinda earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Nursing from the…
Indya Perry | FNP Joined the SCSP team: 2025 Education Indya attended South University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and continued her education Chamberlain University to become a Nurse Practitioner.