Champions of PD Logo

Celebrating Excellence: Meet the Champions of PD


At the Heart of Every Thriving Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Program are Extraordinary People

Our Champions of PD program celebrates amazing individuals undertaking or facilitating PD: 

  • Patients demonstrating tremendous courage in taking an active role in their care 
  • Healthcare professionals investing their time and resources in educating and enabling patients to adopt PD 
  • The teams at Vantive providing uniquely comprehensive support for patients and clinicians 

This program is an extension of what we do every day – championing the possibilities of PD via our offering of end-to-end digital, clinical, and practical solutions. We promote equity of access to dialysis modalities and collaborate with patients, clinicians, and providers to empower the best possible PD experience. 


Read Their Stories

Joseph Sala

Joseph Sala

Director of Renal Services, large independent healthcare system 

Joseph Sala celebrates the transformative impact of PD Telecare, which has improved PD patient support and drastically reduced dropout rates in his clinic. 

Christopher Revis

Christopher Revis

Former PD patient and Senior Training Specialist, Vantive

Informed by his own experience on PD – and having witnessed the same treatment save his mother’s life – Christopher Revis guides current PD patients in his role as a Renal Therapy Services Training Specialist, providing essential technical support.   

Prof Anjay Rastogi Champion of PD

Anjay Rastogi

Clinical Chief of Nephrology at UCLA, Director of CORE Kidney Health Program  

Behind every PD patient is a community of behind-the-scenes caregivers, from administrators and technicians to delivery drivers and educators. Dr. Anjay Rastogi believes it is crucial to recognize them all. 

Meet Rakhi Khanna Champion of PD

Rakhi Khanna

Nephrologist, Rush University Medical Center 

Advocating a highly personalized approach to care, Dr. Rakhi Khanna practices incremental peritoneal dialysis (IPD), gradually increasing dialysis prescription to reduce therapy burden for her patients.  



 

Meet Rosa Martinez banner

Rosa Martinez

PD Nurse, US Renal Care 

Rosa Martinez leverages Sharesource to empower patients with the knowledge they need to understand and adhere to their therapy, feel more in control of their care, and fulfill treatment goals.

Meet Robert Riley

Robert Riley (Part One) 

Specialist Service Delivery Driver, Vantive 

Robert Riley is a friendly face and regular point of contact for PD patients, supporting them through supply deliveries and accommodating their individual needs, preferences, and storage spaces. 

Meet Robert Riley

Robert Riley (Part Two) 

Specialist Service Delivery Driver, Vantive 

Determined to help PD patients fulfill their ambitions, Robert Riley delivers away-from-home PD machines and supplies across the US and beyond, enabling patients to travel the world.  

Meet the Champios of PD: Dr Basso

Geovana Basso 

Head of Medical Affairs for the Americas, Vantive

Dr. Geovana Basso played a major role in establishing critical training programs for healthcare professionals, addressing unmet educational needs to shape patient outcomes and the future of PD. 

Meet Prof Peter Rutherford

Peter Rutherford 

Vice President of Worldwide Medical Affairs at Kidney Care, Vantive

High-quality education for PD nurses and physicians is the cornerstone of excellent care. Prof. Peter Rutherford supports training initiatives for healthcare professionals at every stage of their career.  

JOIN OUR PD COMMUNITY

Be the first to get updates on the latest technologies, upcoming events, and educational content.