Diabetic Nephropathy Expert Witnesses

Fremont, California

Nephrology - dialysis, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, osmotic demyelination, glomerulonephritis, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, end stage renal disease, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, nephrotic syndrome, proteinuria, diabetic nephropathy, rhabdomyolysis, contrast nephropathy

Varun Chawla, MD, MPH is a Harvard-educated, board-certified nephrologist with over 14 years of busy, full-time active clinical practice caring for adult patients with complex kidney disease. He serves as Medical Director of the Hemodialysis Unit while maintaining a high-volume practice at Washington Hospital and St. Rose Hospital. Dr. Chawla is also Director of Research and has served as Principal Investigator on several clinical trials. He has an extensive research and publication record focused on advancing nephrology care. Renowned for his ability to distill complex medical concepts into clear explanations, he is an esteemed educator and speaker, frequently teaching residents and colleagues using evidence-based approaches. He is an active member of the American Society of Nephrology. Dr. Chawla provides expert witness services to both plaintiff and defense counsel. His areas of expertise include dialysis (hemodialysis and peritoneal), acute kidney injury, chronic kidney diseas...

Durham, North Carolina

Diabetes, Endocrinology - Metabolism, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, glucose monitoring, insulin, thyroid, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid cancer, transgender, GLP1, insulin, diabetic ketoacidosis, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, diabetic neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy, osteoporosis, pituitary, adrenal

Dr. Holt attended Duke University, graduating magna cum laude and earned her MD degree at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Her Fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism was completed at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill and she obtained board certification in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. She practiced general Endocrinology for 28 years in Raleigh, NC, USA. Dr. Holt then transitioned to the biopharmaceutical industry in Medical Affairs. She attained the position of Head of Global Medical, Clinical, and Safety at LifeScan Enterprises, LLC prior to her retirement from full-time employment in January, 2026. Dr. Holt has an academic appointment as Assistant Consulting Professor of Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine. She also served as a co-Director for Taking Control of Your Diabetes. She was elected and served on the national Board of Directors for the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology. She has been an advis...