From the scheduling of your appointment, and throughout the patient visit process, our main concern is your healthcare, and we have a dedicated team of professionals ready to serve your needs.

Physicians

Our American Board of Internal Medicine/Nephrology certified physicians are highly trained and experienced and on either active or courtesy staff with 24/7 coverage at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, St. Dominic Hospital, Merit Health River Oaks and Select Specialty Belhaven. Our physicians also serve as Medical Directors in multiple dialysis units in various counties in Central Mississippi.

Mark N. A. Klein, M.D.

Mark N. A. Klein, M.D.
Interventional Nephrologist

Ami R. Patel, M.D.

Ami R. Patel, M.D.
Interventional Nephrologist

F. M. Phillippi IV, M.D.
Nephrologist

Mohit Ahuja, M.D.

Mohit Ahuja, M.D.
Nephrologist

Derrick H. Tesseneer, M.D.
Nephrologist

Naveen S. Sandhu, M.D.

Naveen S. Sandhu, M.D.
Nephrologist

Daphne M. Bilbrew, M.D.
Nephrologist

Lee M. Ferguson, M.D.

Lee M. Ferguson, M.D.
Interventional Nephrologist

Lindsey T. Norris, M.D.

Lindsey T. Norris, M.D.
Nephrologist

Stephen J. Wagner, M.D.

Steven J. Wagner, M.D.
Nephrologist

Karthikeyan Venkatachalam, M.D.

Karthikeyan Venkatachalam, M.D.
Nephrologist

Vipin S. Patel, M.D.
Interventional Radiologist

Mid-Level Practitioners

Dependability and quality of care is consistently demonstrated by our Nurse Practitioners who round in the dialysis units daily.

Dixie G. Brown, FNP-C

Dixie G. Brown, FNP-C

Carmen N. Carr, MSN, FNP-C

Carmen N. Carr, MSN, FNP-C

Medical Assistants

Our MAs are committed to making your clinic visit a comforting and worthwhile experience.

Dominique Brooks, Team Leader

Dominique Brooks,
Team Leader

Alfreda Scott

Alfreda Scott

Tiffany Norwood

Tiffany Norwood

Margie Randall

Margie Randall

Shundra Booker, Medical Assistant

Shundra Booker

CNC gratefully acknowledges the association and contribution of the following physicians:

Dr. Alvin Brent
Founded CNC in 1978 – Retired 2005

Dr. Sybil Raju
Joined 1984 – Retired 2006

Dr. Marcelo Ruvinsky
Joined 1978 – Retired 2015

Dr. Charles Laney
Joined 1982– Retired 2013

Dr. William R. Smith
Joined 1987– Retired 2014

Today our physicians continue their legacy of care.