Dr. Zaid Brifkani, MD
Dr. Zaid Brifkani is a Transplant Nephrologist who has been serving the upper Cumberland area since 2015. With great passion for service to rural America, he has held various clinical and leadership positions, such as Director of inpatient dialysis at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Director of the Cookeville Davita in-center and home dialysis programs, as well as the Director of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Dr. Brifkani is board-certified in Internal medicine as well as Nephrology with additional subspecialty in kidney and pancreas transplant. Dr. Brifkani is the founder and CEO of Kidney Care clinic. His team has a vision of a comprehensive approach to healthcare and therapy delivery for kidney patients, including preventive measures, early disease detection, measures to slow down disease progression, dietary and lifestyle modifications, as well as collaboration with other healthcare providers involved in the care of the patients.
Dr. Brifkani enjoys his personal time traveling and exploring nature with his wife and three children. He is a big Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators, and Nashville Soccer Club fan.
Education
- Undergraduate degree in Microbiology: Middle Tennessee State University
- Medical Degree: Ross University School of Medicine
- Internal Medicine Residency: Meharry Medical College
- Nephrology Fellowship: University of Florida
- Transplant Nephrology Fellowship: Washington University in St. Louis
Roles and Leadership
- Medical Director of Davita In-Center Hemodialysis-Cookeville
- Medical Director of Davita Home Dialysis-Cookeville
- Medical Director of Inpatient Dialysis at Cookeville Regional Medical Center
- Director of Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee at Cookeville Regional Medical Center
Our Opening Hours
Monday - Friday
Saturday & Sunday
8 am - 5 pm
Closed
TeleHealth
We understand the importance of advances in delivering healthcare and want to provide all the available options for you to receive the care and attention you need. You may request to have your appointment set up as a telehealth visit. We respect your privacy and will ensure the most convenient and efficient way to get your needs met and care delivered.
Our Team
Our team provides outpatient clinic services at our Cookeville and Crossville office locations, telemedicine services, inpatient nephrology care at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, plus outpatient dialysis care at various area dialysis clinics.
Dr. Zaid Brifkani
Nephrologist
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Taylor Adell Russell, DNP, FNP-BC
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
Tonya deClaire
Office Manager
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm