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Kidney Associates

Kidney Associates

Kidney Associates at Holyoke Medical Center

Early detection is critical to managing and even slowing the progression of kidney disease. That’s why Kidney Associates, a comprehensive nephrology practice led by board-certified kidney specialists, was established at Holyoke Medical Center. For the Pioneer Valley, that means the complete range of care needed to diagnose, treat, and manage kidney diseases—as well as related conditions—is convenient and close by.

Our Services

1 in 7 adult Americans have Chronic Kidney Disease. 9 in 10 don’t know it.* *American Kidney Fund

Led by board-certified nephrologists, Kidney Associates at Holyoke Medical Center provides the care, expertise, and services to diagnosis, manage and even prevent the advance of chronic kidney disease and other health complications.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Protein or blood in urine
  • Abnormal sodium or potassium levels 
  • Hypertension
  • Kidney Stones
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Pre and Post-Kidney Transplant Management
  • Other kidney related problems

Our Comprehensive Services

  • Outpatient and inpatient consultative nephrology
  • Screenings and diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Hypertension Diagnosis and Management
  • Renal biopsy
  • Treatment of kidney stones
  • Dialysis — including Hemodialysis, Home Dialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Infusions
  • Kidney Transplant Management
Our Locations

Kidney Associates is proudly caring for patients at four convenient locations. To make an appointment or ask questions, please call:

10 Hospital Drive, Suite 302
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2787

2150 Main Street, Suite 110
Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 534-2787

Holyoke Health Center
230 Maple Street, Suite 300
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2787

115 Elm Street, Suite 110
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 506-0903

Team Background

Our team at Kidney Associates at Holyoke Medical Center includes:

Balaji Padmanaban Athreya, MD, FASN, FASH

Balaji Padmanaban Athreya, MD, FASN, FASH brings nearly 25 years of experience to those undergoing the diagnosis, treatment and management of kidney disease. Dr. Athreya is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds a subspecialty in nephrology. Affectionately known as “Dr. Pad” to his patients, he practiced at Renal & Transplant Associates of New England prior to Holyoke Medical Center, where he headed up the Hypertension Practice Center. He also serves as Medical Director, Acute Hemodialysis Program at Holyoke Dialysis. Dr. Athreya is a fellow of the American Society of Hypertension and the American Society of Nephrology.

Shaji Daniel, MD, FACP, FASN

Shaji Daniel, MD, FACP, FASN is a nephrologist with nearly 20 years of experience helping patients with kidney disease live healthier lives. He served as an attending physician in the Department of Nephrology at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Springfield, and a consultant to Renal & Transplant Associates prior to establishing Kidney Associates at Holyoke Medical Center. Dr. Daniel is board certified by the American Board of Nephrology and the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American Society of Nephrology.

Avinash Adiga, MD

Avinash Adiga, MD is a board certified, fellowship trained nephrologist with over five years of experience working with nephrology and critical care patients. He is a member of the American College of Physicians, as well as the American Society of Nephrology. Dr. Adiga maintains board certification in nephrology, critical care, and internal medicine. 

Meet the Team