Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The International Kidney Vasculitis & Glomerular Center (IKVGC) is the subspecialty practice of Dr. Reza Zonozi within the Nephrology Associates of Northern Virginia (NANV). The center focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of autoimmune kidney diseases - particularly vasculitis and many forms of complex glomerular disorders. IKVGC combines advanced clinical care, cutting-edge diagnostics, clinical research, and compassionate patient support.

IKVGC is a nephrology-based center led by a board-certified nephrologist. Because kidney involvement often mirrors or drives systemic autoimmune disease, effective treatment for the kidney can frequently improve the entire body’s condition. When needed, Dr. Zonozi coordinates care with otolaryngology (ENT), ophthalmology, pulmonology, rheumatology, hematology/oncology, infectious disease, and maternal-fetal medicine, among others.

To schedule an appointment, please contact Nephrology Associates of Northern Virginia directly at nanvonline.com. Or see our contact page.

• Directed by a nephrologist with subspecialty expertise in vasculitis and glomerular diseases

• Dedicated clinical time for complex consultations and longitudinal care

• Multidisciplinary coordination for special populations (e.g., pregnancy, infection risk, transplant candidates)

• Active participation in clinical trials and access to investigational or off-label therapies

• Dedicated medical assistant and administrative support for prior authorizations and insurance appeals

• Urine sediment analysis (automated) available, with option for manual if needed

• Timely specialty referrals (ENT, pulmonology, ophthalmology, etc.)

• Comprehensive infection-prevention and safety monitoring

Dr. Reza Zonozi directs the program alongside a trained clinical team that includes his medical assistant, nurse, and research coordinator.

IKVGC provides diagnosis and management for a broad range of autoimmune and immune-mediated kidney diseases, including but not limited to:

• ANCA-associated vasculitis (which includes granulomatosis with polyangiitis (formerly known as Wegener’s granulomatosis), microscopic polyangiitis, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (formerly known as Churg Strauss Syndrome), renal-limited vasculitis, and ANCA-negative vasculitis)

• Cryoglobulinemic vasculitis

• IgA vasculitis

• Polyarteritis nodosa

• Anti-GBM (Goodpasture’s) disease

• IgA nephropathy

• Lupus nephritis

• Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) and C3 glomerulopathy

• Thrombotic microangiopathies including atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome, and other forms of complement-mediated kidney diseases, including primary forms and secondary forms

• Membranous nephropathy (primary and secondary)

• Minimal change disease (MCD)

• Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

• Monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance (MGRS)

• Fibrillary glomerulonephritis

(See our Diseases Explained page for patient-friendly summaries.)