Location & Contact Information
Address: 1275 Cleveland Ave., East Point, GA 30344
Practice Phone: (404) 761-0819
Research Staff Phone: (888) 219-3294
Fax: (404) 768-2336
Hours: Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Facility features
- Dedicated research space (located within community-based nephrology clinic) including workstations for study coordinators and monitors
- Temperature monitored, secured cold storage (refrigerator, freezer)
- Temperature monitored ambient storage space
- On-site lab draw and centrifuge
- Close proximity to ancillary services, including ambulatory surgical center and dialysis units
Clinical trials and services available
We are currently enrolling patients in the following clinical trials:
- AstraZeneca BaxDuo-Arctic: A study for patients with chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure.
- AstraZeneca PACIFIC: A long-term study for patients with chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure.
- Vertex: VX21-147-301 (AMPLITUDE): Study of VX-147 in adult and pediatric participants with APOL1- mediated Proteinuric Kidney Disease.
Principal Investigators
Charmaine Emelife, MD
Dr. Emelife has led multiple clinical trials and is the author of eight publications and presentations. She serves as Medical Director at DaVita Sandy Plains Dialysis Center, Quality Program Director at Select Specialty Hospital, and Board Member of the Wellstar ACO/Clinical Partners Board of Managers.
- Education: College of Medicine, University of Nigeria School of Medicine
- Residency: John H. Stroger, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL
- Nephrology Fellowship: Hines VA Medical Center, Maywood, IL