MKC - Pontiac, MI
Michigan Kidney Consultants Research was established in 2001. Decades of clinical trial enrollment contributing towards to FDA approval of 25+ medications. Clinical research affiliations with numerous hemodialysis centers. One of the largest nephrology practices in Southeast Michigan treating over 20,000 patients annually.
Site Capabilities
Patient Accommodations:
- Patient/family waiting room with WiFi, TV, and reading materials.
- Research Infusion Room – patient amenities include comfortable recliners, high speed Wi-Fi.
- Transportation provided for study visits.
Advanced Onsite Equipment:
Advanced onsite equipment include temperature monitored medication refrigerators, -20°C and -80°C freezers, dry ice storage, refrigerated centrifuge, fixed angle rotor benchtop centrifuge, incubator, laminar flow biosafety cabinet, dedicated ambient/refrigerated drug storage with 24-hour temperature monitoring, ECG, and on-site CLIA certified laboratory.
Convenient Offsite Options:
Access to advanced imaging, dedicated outpatient surgery and vascular access center, homecare visits. Dedicated and specialized team for conducting research treatments in conjunction with in-center hemodialysis, home hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis.
Principal Investigators
Fahd Al-Saghir, MD
30 years as a practicing Nephrologist, 20+ years of clinical trial experience as a Principal Investigator, contributed to the FDA approval of over 20 medications, Board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology, Clinical Assistant Professor at Michigan State University and Wayne State University.
Sub-Investigators
Kinjel Shastri, MD
Kinjel Shastri, D.O. earned her medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas City, Missouri. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at McLaren Oakland Hospital, Pontiac, MI, and completed her Nephrology fellowship at Ascension St. John Hospital, Detroit, MI.
Yassir Sirajeldin, MD
Yassir Sirajeldin, M.D. earned his medical degree from Windsor University School of Medicine, Basseterre, St. Kitts. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at St. Mary-Mercy Hospital, Livonia, MI. Dr. Sirajeldin completed his fellowship in Nephrology at St. John Providence Hospital, Detroit, MI.