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Dr. Gabriel Valle and Dr. Carlos Bejar are also Certified Hypertension Specialists by The American Society of Hypertension.

Gabriel Valle, M.D., C.H.S and Carlos Bejar, M.D.,C.H.S 🔹Manuel Santos, M.D.
🔹UMiami Nephrology Faculty🔹Certified Hypertension Specialists🔹 Voted “Top Kidney Doctors” Every Year🔹Offices Fort Lauderdale, Plantation & Delray Beach🔹📞 954-771-3929 Nephrology and Hypertension Practice of 5 board certified nephrologists and a Clinical Nurse Specialist specializing in kidney medicine, hypertension, critical care, home dialysis and private room in-center dialysis and transplantation. We are Florida's ONLY Certified Hypertension Center, Offices in Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, and Delray Beach.

03/27/2026

It’s a beautiful day here at our Plantation office with every Tabebuia tree blooming and Dr. Gabriel Valle in the house! Happy Friday! 💛

03/26/2026

Kidneys are quiet overachievers. They rarely complain until they are in real trouble. This new research from the Karolinska Institutet adds an important twist to how we think about “normal” labs.
A large population study found that kidney numbers can look normal on paper and still signal higher future risk if they are unusually low for someone’s age. Researchers analyzed more than a million adults and discovered that people whose kidney function fell below the 25th percentile for their age were far more likely to develop chronic kidney disease or need dialysis or transplant later. Even an eGFR that appears reassuring, like 80 in a 55 year old, may actually sit in a lower percentile and signal risk worth watching.
The takeaway is simple but powerful. Kidney function should not be judged by a single cutoff. It should be viewed in context of age, trends, and urine testing. The research team even created an online calculator to help clinicians spot early warning signs years sooner. Early awareness means earlier action, and earlier action protects kidney health.
This is why regular monitoring matters. If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, a family history of kidney disease, or simply want to stay ahead of your health, knowing your numbers and following trends over time can make all the difference. Prevention lives in the details.

03/24/2026

A powerful story from England reminds us of the power of living organ donation. Journalist Emma Palmer was originally asked to help write a kidney donor appeal for 16 year old Maya, whose kidneys were severely damaged after an E. coli infection but after discovering she was a match, Emma made the extraordinary decision to donate her own kidney. Maya received her transplant on January 6, giving her a second chance at life, and Emma shared that as a mother herself, she could not ignore what Maya’s mother was going through. A beautiful story, and for what it’s worth, we are 100% in favor of getting your story out there for others to hear when you’re in need of a kidney. 💚

03/23/2026

Recent findings from the FIND-CKD trial highlight finerenone as a promising option for patients with chronic kidney disease, showing a meaningful improvement in kidney function over time compared to placebo. Specifically, the medication slowed the decline in eGFR over a 32-month period, marking another success in a growing series of phase 3 trials where it has met key clinical goals.
Finerenone is already FDA-approved for patients with CKD related to type 2 diabetes and certain forms of heart failure. What makes this new data exciting is its focus on patients without diabetes, expanding the potential impact of this therapy to a broader CKD population.
These results are expected to be presented at an upcoming scientific meeting, and the manufacturer plans to seek FDA approval to extend its use to individuals with nondiabetic CKD—an important step forward in advancing treatment options for our patients.

03/21/2026

How is your gut influencing your kidney health?
New research from UC Davis School of Medicine shows that in chronic kidney disease, changes in the gut create a harmful cycle:
Kidney dysfunction increases nitrate levels in the gut. This fuels certain bacteria like Escherichia coli.
They produce indole → which becomes indoxyl sulfate, a toxin that further damages the kidneys.
This toxin is difficult to remove, even with dialysis, and is linked to worse outcomes.
However, researchers identified a potential target called iNOS. Blocking it may interrupt this cycle and slow or prevent kidney damage.
This study highlights a powerful new idea that treating the gut environment could help protect the kidneys.
More human studies are needed, but this opens the door to innovative therapies focused on the gut kidney connection.
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03/20/2026

Happy first day of Spring! 🌸

03/19/2026

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is common and often missed. It affects 1 in 10 hospitalized patients… and over 50% in the ICU. In most cases, patients feel no pain, no warning.
Common medications like antibiotics and pain relievers can stress the kidneys. By the time creatinine rises, damage may already be happening.
We used to think AKI was temporary but now we know it can lead to chronic kidney disease and even kidney failure.
Here’s what’s changing-earlier detection, smarter medication management, new biomarkers that catch injury sooner. This allows treatment to be given that can prevent long-term kidney damage.
At the Kidney Group, our nephrologists bring advanced expertise in intensive care medicine, managing complex kidney conditions in the hospital and ICU where every moment matters.
Your kidneys are often the silent bystander in illness and treatment. It is our job to make sure they’re not overlooked.
If you or a loved one is hospitalized, ask about kidney function. It matters more than you think.

03/17/2026

For years, options to slow chronic kidney disease were limited. Now, breakthrough medications like GLP-1 therapies, SGLT2 inhibitors, and finerenone are transforming how we protect kidney function.
These treatments go beyond control. They reduce stress on the kidneys, support heart health, and when used together, may dramatically change outcomes.
At the Kidney Group, we stay on the cutting edge of these advances so our patients benefit from the most current, evidence-based care available.
The future of kidney medicine isn’t coming. It’s here.

03/16/2026

Sarah developed lupus at age 15. In 1998 at age 37, after years of battling lupus nephritis, she required a kidney transplant. Her husband stepped forward to be her kidney donor.
Twenty years later (2018) when that kidney failed, her son Olli (then age 26) did not hesitate. To him, it was simple. Family takes care of family. Today they celebrate the eighth anniversary of that kidney transplant.
Living kidney donation is one of the most powerful gifts a person can give. One act of courage can restore health, extend life, and create ripples of hope that last for generations. This is a shout out to the men in Sarah’s life. 💚💚

03/14/2026

New research from NYU Langone Health, using national transplant data from the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, shows how dramatically organ donation has changed over the past 25 years. In 2000, donation after circulatory death accounted for only 2 percent of donors. By 2025, that number rose to 49 percent of all donors, making it one of the most important sources of organs, especially kidneys and livers.
This shift became possible because of advances in preservation technology. Techniques such as normothermic regional perfusion and machine perfusion allow blood flow and oxygen to continue circulating through organs after death, protecting them from damage and improving their ability to function after transplantation.
Another important finding is that today’s circulatory death donors often have characteristics that once would have excluded them from donation. Many are older and may have conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or higher BMI, yet their organs can still successfully save lives thanks to modern technology.

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2001 NE 48th Court, 2nd Floor
Fort Lauderdale, FL
33308

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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Nephrology and Hypertension Practice of 5 board certified nephrologists specializing in kidney medicine, hypertension, critical care, home dialysis and private room in-center dialysis and transplantation. All of our nephrologists are board certified in both Internal Medicine and Nephrology. Dr. Gabriel Valle and Dr. Carlos Bejar are also Certified Hypertension Specialists by The American Society of Hypertension. Our doctors are Nephrology faculty for The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Nova Southeastern School of Medicine. We are Florida's ONLY Certified Hypertension Center. Offices in Fort Lauderdale, Plantation, and Delray Beach. Voted “Top Kidney Doctors” in both Broward and Palm Beach Counties for 18 consecutive years. 954-771-3929