About Our Doctors

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We have four expert physicians who offer multiple treatment modalities that cover several different areas throughout Bay City, West Columbia, Lake Jackson, Sugarland, Wharton, Sweeny, Angleton and Palacios, Texas every day of the week.

M. Atiq Dada, MD

Dr. Dada is a board certified kidney specialist. He is also board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Dada has a unique background of specialized education and training that positions him to provide compassionate, caring and comprehensive care to his patients.

Dr. Dada completed his residency training in internal medicine at University of Connecticut’s Primary Care Medicine program. He continued working with the University of Connecticut’s  residency program for two more years as a Chief Medical Resident initially and then as an Academic Hospitalist. In these positions, Dr. Dada had the opportunity to train several physicians in the field of internal medicine.

Dr. Dada continues to attend national continuing medical education engagements to keep up to date with the recent advances and standards of quality care in the field of kidney diseases.

“Medication adjustments to use the minimum medications needed to get the best results is crucial,” says Dr. Dada. His patients describe him as thorough, caring and with an excellent bedside manner, a physician who really cares about the health of each of his patients. Dr. Dada works along with other specialist physicians in his group, Nephrology Leaders and Associates, PLLC. Call today to set up an appointment with Dr. Dada or one of his affiliated kidney specialists. 

Fabio Aglieco, DO

Originally from Connecticut, Dr. Aglieco travelled to Bucknell University in Pennsylvania for his undergraduate studies and received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. He followed this with a Master of Science degree in Neurophysiology from the University of Connecticut and then spent two years in research at the Yale University Neuroscience Research Center. In 2004, he received a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Aglieco completed his internal medicine residency and nephrology fellowship through the University Of Connecticut School of Medicine.

After completion of his fellowship, Dr. Aglieco worked as a hospitalist and nephrologist for Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii. He is currently practicing in Texas with Nephrology Leaders and Associates. His office locations include Lake Jackson, West Columbia, Angleton, Sweeny and Bay City. Dr. Aglieco is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Aglieco specializes in kidney disease and the risk factors leading to kidney disease, such as uncontrolled high blood pressure and diabetes. His goal is to preserve and improve kidney function so his patients can avoid dialysis. However, if dialysis is necessary, Dr. Aglieco offers both hemodialysis and home peritoneal dialysis to manage complete kidney failure. Dr. Aglieco also specializes in uncontrolled swelling of the lower extremities and kidney stones.

Dr. Aglieco works along with other specialist physicians in his group, Nephrology Leaders and Associates, PLLC.  Call today to set up an appointment with Dr. Aglieco or one of his affiliated kidney specialists. 

Vinitha Vellanki, MD

Dr. Vellanki is a practicing nephrologist with Nephrology Leaders and Associates, PLLC in Brazoria and Matagorda Counties. She began practice in 2012 after completing a nephrology fellowship at Virginia Common Wealth University in Richmond, Virginia. She completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Hartford, Connecticut. She has been active in clinical practice and has been involved in several research projects. Dr. Vellanki is a caring and compassionate doctor that specializes in the care of patients on dialysis, including in center and home, chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure. She enjoys getting to know patients and their families and educating them on their conditions and treatment.

Dr. Vellanki works along with other specialist physicians in her group, Nephrology Leaders and Associates, PLLC.  Call today to set up an appointment with Dr. Vellanki or one of her affiliated kidney specialists. 

Sajan Eapen, MD

Dr. Eapen has been setting the highest standards of excellence in nephrology since 2014. He earned his medical degree from the University of Debrecen Medical and Health Science Center before completing a specialized nephrology residency at the Nassau University Medical Center and a medical fellowship at the University of Connecticut Health Center. He is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

In his spare time, Dr. Eapen enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.

Your kidneys deserve the best care, and that’s what we strive for!