2021

For over 50 years, Dallas Nephrology Associates has been caring for patients with kidney disease, hypertension, transplants, and complicated electrolyte disorders. While much has changed over the years, one thing … Continued

2020

Dallas Nephrology Associates’ Dr. Roberto Collazo-Maldonado was appointed to Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force by Governor Greg Abbott. Approved by the Texas Legislature in June 2019, Texas House Bill 1225, … Continued

2019

Dr. Steven Hays becomes President of the Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians. Dallas Nephrology Associates’ Vascular Center is the first in Texas to create non-surgical dialysis fistulas … Continued

2016

Dr. Alexander Liang was elected as President of Dallas Nephrology Associates. DNA was one of thirteen original pioneer members of ESCO, an ESRD specialty ACO.  

2015

Renal Disease Research Institute was formed.  Renal Disease Research Institute is an affiliate of Dallas Nephrology Associates and its mission is to offer individuals the opportunity to participate in clinical … Continued

2008

DNA Dallas Vascular Center was acquired from U.S. Vascular Access Services. The DNA Dallas Vascular Center provides advanced, effective vascular-access management care to patients with dialysis access. Our medical teams … Continued

2007

The 80th Texas Legislature passed House Bill 1373 in 2007. The bill established the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force (Task Force). This task force was directed to develop a plan … Continued

2006

DNA Plano Vascular Center was opened.  DNA Plano Vascular Center provides advanced, effective vascular-access management care to patients with dialysis access. 

2003

Baylor All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth opened a transplant program with Dallas Nephrology Associates physicians providing both pre-transplant evaluation and post-transplant care.   Dr. Thomas Parker chaired the CKD … Continued

2000

Dr. Ruben Velez was elected as President of Dallas Nephrology Associates.  Dr. Velez served as President for 16 years.  Under his leadership, DNA grew tremendously throughout the metroplex.