| Meet Our Physicians |
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| Undergraduate School: |
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL |
| Graduate School: |
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL |
| Medical School: |
Emory University
Atlanta, GA |
| Internship/Residency: |
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN |
| Nephrology Fellowship: |
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN |
| Board Certified: |
Internal Medicine and Nephrology |
| Professional Organizations: |
American College of Physicians
Fellow American College of Physicians
Member of American Society of Nephrology
Member of International Society of Nephrology |
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| Eric B. Scowden, M.D., F.A.C.P. - Emeritus |
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| Undergraduate School: |
Government S. E. College
Bahawal pur, Pakistan |
| Medical School: |
Quaid-e-Azam Medical College
Bahawal pur, Pakistan |
| Internship/Residency: |
New York University Medical Center
New York University, NY |
| Nephrology Fellowship: |
Boston University Medical Center
Boston, MA |
| Fellowship in Critical Care: |
University of Rochester
Medical Center, Rochester, NY |
| Board Certified: |
Internal Medicine and Nephrology |
| Professional Organizations: |
Fellow of American Society of Nephrology
Fellow of American College of Physicians
National Kidney Foundation
American Society of Critical Care Medicine
Kentucky Medical Association |
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Shaukat Ali, M.D,
FACP, FASN |
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| Undergraduate School: |
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA |
| Medical School: |
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic
Medicine , Erie, PA |
| Internship/Residency: |
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Allentown, PA |
| Nephrology Fellowship: |
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY |
| Board Certified: |
Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Hypertension |
| Professional Organizations: |
American Society of Nephrology
National Kidney Foundation |
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| Steven J. McCullough, D.O. |
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| Undergraduate School: |
Murray State University
Murray, KY |
| Graduate School: |
Belmont University
Nashville, KY |
| Board Certified: |
Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Professional Organizations: |
American Nurses Association
American College of Nurse Practitioners
Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners & Nurse Midwifes
American Nephrology Nurses Association
NKF Council of Advanced Practitioners
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| Positions Held: |
10 years nursing experience
Currently working in collaboration with Dr. McCullough |
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| Laura Kelso is a highly qualified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who works in collaboration with Dr. Steven McCullough. Laura has her M.S. in Nursing and is Board Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Council. |
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| Laura Kelso, RN, MSN, APRN-BC |
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| Undergraduate School: |
Murray State University
Murray, KY |
| Graduate School: |
University of Tennessee
Memphis, TN |
| Board Certified: |
Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Professional Organizations: |
Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners & Nurse Midwifes |
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25 years nursing experience
Currently working in collaboration Drs. Ali, McCullough, Munir and Scowden |
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| Christy Wilson is an experienced and highly qualified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who works in collaboration with our Nephrologists at the outside dialysis clinics. Christy has her M.S. in Nursing and is Board Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Council. |
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Christy Wilson
RN, MSN, APRN-BC |
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| Undergraduate School: |
Murray State University
Murray, KY |
| Graduate School: |
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN |
| Board Certified: |
Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Professional Organizations: |
American Nurses Association
Kentucky Nurses Association
Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners & Nurse Midwives
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners |
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Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Emergency Department Registered Nurse |
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| Ginny
is an experienced and highly qualified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who works in collaboration with Dr. Ali and Dr. McCullough at Western Kentucky Kidney Specialists. Ginny has her M.S. in Nursing and is Board Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Council. |
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Ginny A. Woods
APRN-BC |
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| Meet Our Staff |
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Christy, CMA
Nursing Team Leader
Christy is 2009 graduate of Mid-Continent University with Bachelor of Science Degree. She earned her Associates Degree from WKCTC in 2007. In addition, Christy has held her Kentucky Dialysis Technician Credentials since 2003. She is currently working as a Clinical Nurse for Ginny Woods, APRN-BC. Christy previously worked as a staff nurse for Internal Medicine Group. She enjoys reading, exercising, and spending time with her husband & their 3 dogs. |
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Traci, LPN
Clinical Nurse for Dr. McCullough
Traci is a 1990 graduate of WKCTC Medical Assistant Program and a 1996 graduate of WKCTC Licensed Practical Nurse Program. She has been Dr. McCullough’s clinical nurse since 2007. Traci also worked as the Triage/Urgent Care Nurse for Internal Medicine Group from May 2000 through 2007. Traci enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with husband & their 3 dogs. |
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RaeAnne, LPN
Clinical Nurse for Dr. Ali
RaeAnne has worked at Western Kentucky Kidney Specialists since June 2010. She earned her Associate degree in applied Science from WKCTC in December 2009 and completed the Licensed Practical Nurse Program in 2009. She has also worked as a Pharmacy Technician since 2007. She currently works as a Clinical Nurse for Dr. Ali. RaeAnne enjoys 4 wheeler riding and spending time with her family. |
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Martha, Med Tech
Cashier/Receptionist
Martha is a 1971 graduate of the University of Memphis with Bachelor of Science Degree and a 1972 graduate of Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Medical Technology. Martha has been the receptionist at Western Kentucky Kidney Specialists since July 2005. She also worked in the medical records department at Internal Medicine Group from 2003 to 2005. Martha enjoys taking long walks, four-wheeler riding, & spending time with her family. |
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Dayna, CNA
Dayna has worked at Western Kentucky Kidney Specialists since May 2011. She attended North East Community College. She currently works as a Certified Nurse Assistant for Laura Kelso, APRN-BC. Dayna enjoys running, exercising and spending time with her family.
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Anita
Cashier/Receptionist
BIO- Anita has worked as casher since September 2010 at Western Kentucky Kidney Specialists. She previously worked as a secretary in the legal field for the past 6 years. She has lived in the Paducah area for the past 11 years. Anita enjoys gardening, walking and spending time with her family. |
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