Nephrology Fellows

First Year Fellows 2026-2027

Danielle Lafond, MD

1st Year Fellow

I was born and raised in Rhode Island but have called Boston and BMC home for the last 5 years. I completed residency at BMC, and it was also the teaching hospital for Boston University, where I attended medical school. I’m interested in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety issues related to renal care and dialysis. Outside of medicine, I enjoy hiking, cooking, and baking. My husband and I joke that our apartment is the best restaurant in Boston.

Karima Wehbe, MD

1st Year Fellow

Karima completed her medical degree and Internal Medicine residency at the Lebanese University, followed by a fellowship in Nephrology & Hypertension at the American University of Beirut. She then served as an attending nephrologist at the American University Of Beirut Medical Center for one year before joining Boston Medical Center as a Nephrology fellow. Karima is passionate about lifelong learning and enjoys embracing new challenges and experiences. During her training and clinical practice, she developed a growing interest in kidney transplantation and looks forward to expanding her knowledge and expertise in this field throughout her fellowship. Outside of medicine, she enjoys weight training, hiking, watching movies, and spending quality time with her family.
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Wasif Shah, MD

1st Year Fellow

I have had the privilege of being born in Pakistan, raised in the middle east, having completed medical school at University of Debrecen in Hungary and later Internal Medicine residency at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. I have always wanted to be able to take care of patients holistically and I believe Nephrology allowed me to do that. Along with my curious mind, nephrology keeps me coming back and interested in learning more to do better for my patients. Outside of nephrology, I am an amateur powerlifter, continue playing sports when I can, enjoy cooking (and eating!), enjoy spending time with family and friends, enjoy cringe/satire comedy (all-time favorite show: The Office) and video gaming when time allows. 

Zohaib Abubaker, MBBS

1st Year Fellow

I grew up in Pakistan, where I completed both my early education and medical school before pursuing residency training in the United States. I completed my Internal Medicine residency at Hennepin County Medical Centre in Minneapolis, where I developed a strong foundation in patient-centred care and academic medicine. I am excited to begin the next chapter of my training as a Nephrology fellow in Boston. My primary clinical interest is general nephrology, with a particular interest in the management of critically ill patients and critical care nephrology. I enjoy the intellectual challenge of nephrology and the opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients. Outside of medicine, I enjoy playing video games, solving puzzles, and traveling whenever I have the chance. I am looking forward to exploring the Boston’s history and culture, and also to experience the scenery of New England and everything the region has to offer!

Second Year Fellows 2026-2027

Areej Zaheer, MD

2nd Year Fellow

Areej is originally from Pakistan. She did her medical school from Foundation University Medical College in Islamabad and completed her medicine residency at Henry Ford Macomb Program in Michigan. Outside of work, she loves reading books, watching comedy shows, travelling, and spending time with family.

Daphna Bar-Nur, MD

2nd Year Fellow

Daphna is originally from Israel and earned her medical degree from The Hebrew University in Jerusalem. She completed her internal medicine residency at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston, and rotated at BMC during that time. Following residency, she returned to Israel to pursue a nephrology fellowship at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv, where she went on to serve as an attending nephrologist from 2021 to 2025. While there, she developed a particular interest in hypertension and has established a joint maternal health and chronic kidney disease clinic. Outside of her medical career, she enjoys swimming, yoga, knitting and spending quality time with her husband and children.

Nikhil Jain, DO

2nd Year Fellow

Nikhil completed an undergraduate degree from University of Tampa in Florida, medical school from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pennsylvania, and medicine residency at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida. Prior to residency, Nikhil engaged in a number of research and service related works, including serving as an executive board member of a community involvement and outreach organization called MedLife.

Uma Gupta, MD

2nd Year Fellow

Uma earned her medical degree from Chittagong Medical College in Bangladesh. She later worked in Ontario, Canada, as a Doppler sonographer and research assistant, where she discovered her passion for clinical research. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at One Brooklyn Health – Interfaith Medical Center in New York City, where one of her case reports received the best poster presentation award. Uma is now pursuing a fellowship in Nephrology, with a growing interest in advancing preventive care for patients with chronic kidney disease. She hopes to contribute meaningfully to the field through future research initiatives. Outside of medicine, Uma is a passionate painter, particularly drawn to landscape and abstract styles. She also enjoys spending time in nature and with her family.

Third Year Fellows 2026-2027

Sophie Claudel, MD

3rd Year Fellow

Sophie grew up in Carmel Valley, CA but completed her education in North Carolina. During her studies at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, she participated in a year-long clinical research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health and fell in love with the research process. Sophie continued to pursue research during Internal Medicine residency at Boston Medical Center and served as the Chief Medical Resident of Research. Her research focuses on cardiovascular risk associated with albuminuria, the role of social determinants of health in CKD progression, and potential biomarkers for CKD of uncertain etiology (CKDu).  Outside of work, Sophie enjoys reading a good book, tending to her small urban garden, and walking around Jamaica Pond. She is also a strong advocate for bike commuting in Boston!