Nephrology of the Golden Isles

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Our doctors Ahmed Elsharkawi, M.D., Ph.D., FASN, Jose Oliva Reyes M.D., Colette Lee-Lewis, MD, Nancy Thompson MD, Vicky Hanson ANP-BC, Kendra Lott- PA-C, Jasmine Hahn, FNP-C, Jessica Miller, FNP- BC are here to help you with all your kidney care needs.

07/28/2026

🩺 Kidney Fact Tuesday

💙 Did You Know?

Your kidneys do much more than make urine. They also:

✅ Remove waste and toxins from your blood
✅ Help control blood pressure
✅ Balance electrolytes like sodium and potassium
✅ Keep your bones healthy by activating vitamin D
✅ Produce hormones that help make red blood cells

When your kidneys aren't working properly, your entire body can be affected.

🌟 Protect Your Kidney Health
• Stay hydrated.
• Eat a balanced, low-sodium diet.
• Stay active.
• Manage diabetes and high blood pressure.
• Don't skip your annual checkups.

Early kidney disease often has no warning signs, so regular screenings are the best way to catch problems before they become serious.

📍 Nephrology of the Golden Isles is committed to helping our community prevent, detect, and manage kidney disease.

Healthy kidneys. Healthier life.

🌟 Meet Your Provider: Vicky Hanson, FNP-BC 🌟At Nephrology of the Golden Isles, we are proud to have experienced and comp...
07/28/2026

🌟 Meet Your Provider: Vicky Hanson, FNP-BC 🌟

At Nephrology of the Golden Isles, we are proud to have experienced and compassionate providers dedicated to delivering exceptional primary and kidney care. Today, we'd like to introduce Vicky Hanson, FNP-BC!

👩‍⚕️ Education
🎓 Georgia Southwestern University – Americus, GA

Associate Degree in Nursing
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Order of the Gown
Southwestern Georgia Scholastic Achievement Award

🎓 Armstrong Atlantic State University – Savannah, GA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Graduated Cum Laude

🎓 Armstrong Atlantic State University – Savannah, GA

Master of Science in Nursing
Graduated Cum Laude
Member of Sigma Theta Tau National Nursing Honor Society

🏅 Licensure & Certification

Registered Nurse/Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (RN/ARNP), Georgia Board of Nursing
Board-Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner
Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

🤝 Professional Memberships

Georgia Nurses Association
American Nurses Association
APRN of Coastal Georgia
United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia

📚 Committed to the Future of Healthcare
Vicky has also served as a Clinical Preceptor, mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals from:

Armstrong Atlantic University
Georgia Southern University
University of Alabama
Southern University
Boston College

💙 With decades of nursing and advanced practice experience, Vicky Hanson is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care while helping patients achieve their best health.

📍 Nephrology of the Golden Isles
Your health deserve expert care. Schedule your appointment today and experience the difference compassionate nephrology care can make.

07/23/2026

💙 **Did You Know?** 💙

Kidney disease often develops without noticeable symptoms in its early stages. That's why it's commonly called a "silent disease."

Your kidneys work around the clock to:
✅ Filter waste and excess fluid from your blood
✅ Help control blood pressure
✅ Balance important minerals
✅ Support red blood cell production
✅ Keep your bones healthy

You may be at a higher risk for kidney disease if you have:
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Heart disease
• A family history of kidney disease
• Are age 60 or older

The good news? Early detection can help slow the progression of kidney disease and protect your kidney function. Routine blood work and urine testing are simple ways to monitor your kidney health.

If you have risk factors or concerns about your kidneys, don't wait to get checked. Your kidneys work hard for you every day—make your kidney health a priority!

📞 Call Nephrology of the Golden Isles at (912) 262-2723 to learn more or schedule an appointment.

👩‍⚕️ Meet Your Provider: Dr. Colette Lee Lewis, M.D. 💙At Nephrology of the Golden Isles, we are proud to introduce Dr. C...
07/23/2026

👩‍⚕️ Meet Your Provider: Dr. Colette Lee Lewis, M.D. 💙

At Nephrology of the Golden Isles, we are proud to introduce Dr. Colette Lee Lewis, a dedicated nephrologist committed to providing exceptional, compassionate care for patients with kidney disease and hypertension.

🎓 Education
• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) – Hahnemann University School of Medicine (now Drexel University), Philadelphia, PA
• Bachelor of Science in Biology (Minor in Chemistry) – Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

🏥 Advanced Training
• Nephrology Fellowship – University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
• Internal Medicine Residency – University of Alabama at Birmingham

🏅 Board Certifications
✔ Diplomate in Nephrology
✔ Diplomate in Internal Medicine

🌟 Professional Memberships
• American College of Physicians (ACP)
• American Medical Association (AMA)
• Renal Physicians Association (RPA)
• American Society of Nephrology (ASN)

🏆 Recognition
Recipient of the American Medical Association Physician Recognition Award (PRA) for her commitment to professional excellence and continuing medical education.

Dr. Lewis believes in partnering with her patients to provide personalized, evidence-based care focused on improving kidney health and overall well-being. Whether you're managing chronic kidney disease, high blood pressure, or other kidney-related conditions, she is dedicated to helping you achieve the best possible outcomes.

📍 Nephrology of the Golden Isles
📞 912-262-2723
🌐 Accepting new patients.

Your kidneys matter—let Dr. Colette Lee Lewis help you protect them for years to come.

👨‍⚕️ Meet Your Provider: Dr. Jose Reyes Oliva 👨‍⚕️At Nephrology of the Golden Isles, we are proud to introduce Dr. Jose ...
07/20/2026

👨‍⚕️ Meet Your Provider: Dr. Jose Reyes Oliva 👨‍⚕️

At Nephrology of the Golden Isles, we are proud to introduce Dr. Jose Reyes Oliva, a board-certified nephrologist committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered kidney care.

Dr. Reyes Oliva combines years of advanced training with a dedication to helping patients manage kidney disease, hypertension, and other complex medical conditions. His goal is to work alongside each patient to develop personalized treatment plans that support better health and improved quality of life.

🎓 Education & Training
Board Certification
✔️ American Board of Internal Medicine

Medical School
🏥 Instituto Superior de Ciencias Médicas de Santiago de Cuba, Cuba

Residency
🏥 Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
Bronx, New York

Fellowship
🏥 University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida

At Nephrology of the Golden Isles, Dr. Reyes Oliva is committed to delivering exceptional care through clinical excellence, education, and a compassionate approach to every patient encounter.

📞 Schedule your appointment today and experience the difference personalized kidney care can make.

💙 Nephrology of the Golden Isles
Providing expert kidney care with compassion, excellence, and integrity.

🌟 Meet your Provider: Dr. Ahmed Elsharkawi 🌟Dr. Ahmed Elsharkawi is a board-certified nephrologist and internal medicine...
07/16/2026

🌟 Meet your Provider: Dr. Ahmed Elsharkawi 🌟

Dr. Ahmed Elsharkawi is a board-certified nephrologist and internal medicine physician with advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease, high blood pressure, and related medical conditions.

Dr. Elsharkawi earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, followed by a fellowship in the Division of Nephrology at Emory University School of Medicine. He also completed a pre-doctoral fellowship at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.

He is board certified in both Nephrology and Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Elsharkawi is committed to providing compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based care. He works closely with patients to help manage chronic kidney disease, hypertension, electrolyte disorders, dialysis care, and other conditions affecting kidney health. His approach emphasizes patient education, early detection, prevention, and individualized treatment plans designed to preserve kidney function and improve overall quality of life.

🎓Education and Training

**Doctor of Medicine**
Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt

**Internal Medicine Residency**
Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, Georgia

**Nephrology Fellowship**
Division of Nephrology
Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, Georgia

**Pre-Doctoral Fellowship**
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois

Board Certifications

* Nephrology — American Board of Internal Medicine
* Internal Medicine — American Board of Internal Medicine

07/16/2026

💙 **Did You Know? Your Kidneys Work Around the Clock!** 💙

Your kidneys may be small, but they perform some of the most important jobs in your body every single day.

🩺 Healthy kidneys help:
✅ Filter waste and excess fluid from your blood
✅ Regulate blood pressure
✅ Balance electrolytes and minerals
✅ Support healthy red blood cell production
✅ Keep your bones strong by activating vitamin D

The challenge is that **kidney disease often develops silently**, with few or no symptoms until significant damage has occurred.

You may be at a higher risk if you have:
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• A family history of kidney disease
• Are age 60 or older

Taking care of your kidneys starts with simple steps:
💧 Stay hydrated
🥗 Eat a balanced, low-sodium diet
🚶 Stay physically active
💊 Take medications as prescribed
🩸 Keep your blood pressure and blood sugar under control
🩺 Schedule regular checkups, especially if you're at risk

At **Nephrology of the Golden Isles**, we're committed to helping you protect your kidney health through prevention, early detection, and personalized care.

📞 If you have concerns about your kidney health or have been referred to a nephrologist, we're here to help.

**Healthy kidneys mean a healthier you.** 💙

07/13/2026

💧 Did You Know?

Your kidneys filter approximately 50 gallons of blood every day, removing waste and excess fluid to help keep your body healthy.
Staying hydrated, managing your blood pressure, and controlling your blood sugar are simple ways to support healthy kidney function.

If you're concerned about your kidney health, we're here to help.

📍 Nephrology of the Golden Isles

Meet your provider:🌟 Meet Your Provider: Kendra Lott, PA-C 🌟Kendra Lott, PA-C, a compassionate and highly experienced pr...
07/10/2026

Meet your provider:

🌟 Meet Your Provider: Kendra Lott, PA-C 🌟

Kendra Lott, PA-C, a compassionate and highly experienced provider dedicated to helping patients achieve their best health.

With over 25 years of diverse medical experience, Kendra has cared for patients across a wide range of specialties, including:
✔️ Internal Medicine
✔️ Primary Care
✔️ Nephrology
✔️ Chronic Pain Management

🎓 **Education**

Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

* Physician Assistant, Medicine (2000–2002)

Valdosta State University

* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Kendra is passionate about staying at the forefront of medical advancements and believes in providing personalized, evidence-based care that makes a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of her patients.

She has availability in our Jesup office. 912-456-3755

💙 **Nephrology of the Golden Isles**
*Committed to providing compassionate, expert kidney care for every patient.*

Meet your Provider:Nancy S. Thompson, MD is a board-certified nephrologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment o...
07/08/2026

Meet your Provider:

Nancy S. Thompson, MD is a board-certified nephrologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases, hypertension, electrolyte disorders, and chronic kidney disease.

Dr. Thompson earned her medical degree from St. George's School of Medicine in 1995 and completed her internship (1996) and residency (1998) through the Greenwich Hospital Association Program. She went on to complete a fellowship in nephrology at the University of Virginia Health System in 2000. She also holds credentials through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and has educational ties to the University of Virginia.

With board certification in nephrology and extensive postgraduate training, Dr. Thompson provides comprehensive care for patients with both acute and chronic kidney conditions, focusing on evidence-based treatment and long-term kidney health.

She sees patients in our Jesup, Hinesville and Brunswick office.

Address

3025 Shrine Road Ste 270
Brunswick, GA
31520

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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