Meet our Nephrologists in Aiken & Barnwell, SC
Sindhu Garg, MD
Dr. Garg is Board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology and has been practicing medicine in Aiken since November 2011. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of adults with diseases of the kidney, hypertension and kidney stones. She completed her Nephrology Fellowship at Washington University-Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO and her Internal Medicine residency at Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) in Oklahoma City, OK.
Douglas Stahura, DO
Dr. Stahura attended college at the University of Notre Dame. He went to medical school at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Grandview Hospital & Medical Center, Where he also completed his Nephrology Fellowship in Dayton, OH. He has been practicing medicine in Aiken since August 2003. Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology, Dr. Stahura specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of adults with diseases of the kidney, hypertension and diabetes.
Lenda Barrett AGNP-BC
Lenda Barrett is a nurse practitioner specializing in chronic kidney disease, hemodialysis, and hypertension. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University in 2014. While working in acute rehab and hemodialysis, she completed her Master of Science in Nursing with a subspecialty in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care. As a nurse and nurse practitioner, Lenda has worked in various inpatient and outpatient settings but primarily in acute and chronic hemodialysis. She holds a national board certification with the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Lenda is also an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Amy Parrott, FNP-BC
Amy Parrott is a dedicated and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner who brings a patient-centered approach and strong communication skills to her practice. With a primary focus on primary care and preventive medicine, she is committed to delivering high-quality, personalized care that empowers patients to take charge of their health.
Ms. Parrott earned her Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Brenau University in 2022. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of South Carolina (2015) and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of South Carolina Aiken. Her nursing career began in 2010 after completing the Associate Degree in Nursing program at Aiken Technical College.
Throughout her clinical journey, Ms. Parrott has served in diverse healthcare environments, including the Medical College of Georgia and Aiken Regional Medical Center, where she gained experience in surgical care, critical care, and case management. Over the past seven years, she has specialized in Occupational and Preventive Medicine, serving as a civil servant with the Department of Defense.
Ms. Parrott has been recognized for her excellence in patient care and service, receiving prestigious honors such as the Armed Services Civilian Service Medal and Joint Meritorious Unit Award from the Secretary of Defense, the Intelligence Community Professional Award from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Gold Award for Excellence in Patient Care from Aiken Regional Medical Center, and the Nightingale Award for Excellence in Patient Care from Aiken Technical College.
She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the American Nurses Association (ANA) and is certified as a Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC) by the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation.
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