The Kidney & Hypertension Group

The Kidney & Hypertension Group 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 šŸ”¹Manuel Santos, M.D.
šŸ”¹UMiami Nephrology FacultyšŸ”¹Certified Hypertension SpecialistsšŸ”¹ Voted ā€œTop Kidney Doctorsā€ Every YearšŸ”¹Offices Fort Lauderdale, Plantation & Delray BeachšŸ”¹šŸ“ž 954-771-3929 Nephrology and Hypertension Practice of 5 board certified nephrologists and a Clinical Nurse Specialist specializing in kidney medicine, hypertension, criti

cal 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.

Meet Lori, a kidney transplant recipient, passionate advocate for PKD awareness, devoted dog rescuer, and a familiar fac...
08/15/2026

Meet Lori, a kidney transplant recipient, passionate advocate for PKD awareness, devoted dog rescuer, and a familiar face at kidney community events throughout South Florida. Lori received her kidney transplant at Memorial Transplant Institute, and it was done preemptively, meaning she was able to receive her transplant before ever needing dialysis. šŸ’š
Lori inspires all of us at The Kidney Group with the energy and enthusiasm she brings to everything she does. She generously gives her time to the kidney community, regularly participating in events such as the National Kidney Foundation Kidney Walk, while also somehow finding time for her other great passion-helping dogs in need. If thereā€™s a beagle to rescue or a dog in Plantation that needs help, chances are Lori is somewhere nearby. šŸ¾
Most of all, Lori is a wonderful example of the full, active life that is possible after kidney transplantation, although those of us who know her know that her remarkable spirit was there long before her transplant. Lori sees Dr. Gabriel Valle in our Plantation officeā€¦and sometimes, if weā€™re lucky, she brings one of her furry friends along. šŸ¤—

When 67-year-old David saw a longtime college friend Susan's Facebook post saying she needed a kidney, he decided to see...
08/14/2026

When 67-year-old David saw a longtime college friend Susan's Facebook post saying she needed a kidney, he decided to see if he could help.
A little more than a year later, after an extensive evaluation confirmed he was healthy enough to donate, surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital transplanted his kidney into his friend. Both did well, and her new kidney was functioning great.
There are two important lessons in this story. First, donā€™t assume youā€™re too old to be a living kidney donor. There is no single age at which everyone automatically becomes ineligible; transplant programs evaluate potential donors individually, with the donorā€™s health and safety paramount. Second, donā€™t assume a willing donor canā€™t help simply because that person isnā€™t compatible with the intended recipient. Kidney paired donation has changed that conversation. In paired donation, an incompatible donor can give to another recipient while another donor provides a compatible kidney for the original recipient. Several transplant programs in Florida participate in these types of exchanges.
And perhaps the simplest lesson is this: people cannot offer to help if they donā€™t know you need help. Facebook posts, signs, car-window messages, church and community outreach, and simply telling friends and family can reach someone you never expected. This transplant happened because one person made her need known and an old friend saw it. šŸ’ššŸ¤—
šŸ”¹Source: WBUR Cognoscenti, first-person account of a living kidney donor and his transplant experience at Massachusetts General Hospital.

A Historic Four-Organ TransplantIn an extraordinary transplant milestone, surgeons at Northwestern Memorial Hospital per...
08/13/2026

A Historic Four-Organ Transplant
In an extraordinary transplant milestone, surgeons at Northwestern Memorial Hospital performed what is believed to be the nationā€™s first quadruple-organ transplant in a patient who had previously undergone a lung transplant. Elizabeth Wehrle, 36, who has cystic fibrosis, received her first double-lung transplant in 2017. After developing severe chronic rejection and becoming critically ill earlier this year, she underwent an exceptionally complex operation in March: a second double-lung transplant, along with a new liver and kidney.
Four months later, Wehrle is walking several miles a day and preparing to return home to Iowa and reunite with her son. Her remarkable recovery is a reminder not only of how far transplantation has advanced, but of what organ donation makes possible. Behind one historic operation was an extraordinary multidisciplinary transplant teamā€”and donors whose gifts provided another chance at life.
šŸ”¹Source: CBS News / Northwestern Medicine

Come join our team! Part time Medical Receptionist position Wednesday and Friday in our Plantation office. Send resume m...
08/11/2026

Come join our team! Part time Medical Receptionist position Wednesday and Friday in our Plantation office. Send resume [email protected].

Does eating more protein damage healthy kidneys? A new long-term study suggests the answer may be no.For decades, many h...
08/11/2026

Does eating more protein damage healthy kidneys? A new long-term study suggests the answer may be no.
For decades, many healthcare providers have advised that high-protein diets could accelerate the loss of kidney function. However, a new 10-year study published in Clinical Kidney Journal followed more than 1,300 middle-aged and older adults, using one of the most accurate methods available to measure kidney function. Researchers found that higher habitual protein intake was not associated with a faster decline in kidney function, a greater risk of developing chronic kidney disease, or accelerated loss of GFR. The authors concluded that restricting protein as a lifestyle strategy to prevent CKD in otherwise healthy adults may not be supported by the evidence.
These findings represent an important shift in nephrology, but they should be interpreted carefully. The study involved primarily healthy adultsā€”not patients with established kidney disease. Current recommendations for individuals with CKD remain unchanged, as protein restriction may still play an important role in slowing disease progression. As our understanding of kidney health continues to evolve, nephrologists are increasingly recognizing that dietary quality, metabolic health, blood pressure control, diabetes management, and individualized nutrition may be more important than simply limiting protein intake.
šŸ”¹Source: Medscape Medical News. Higher Protein Intake Not Linked to Kidney Function Decline in Middle-Aged and Older Adults. Reporting on: Rinde LB, et al. Clinical Kidney Journal. Published online July 11, 2026.

šŸ¾ A Special Visitor at Our Delray Office!Our patient Mike brought a very special companion along for his recent appointm...
08/10/2026

šŸ¾ A Special Visitor at Our Delray Office!
Our patient Mike brought a very special companion along for his recent appointment with Dr. Gabriel Valle at our Delray office...his adorable Chihuahua, Cash!
Cash was a welcome addition to the visit, but the best news of the day was that Mike received a great report from Dr. Valle. Thereā€™s nothing we enjoy more than seeing our patients doing well ā€” although a visit from a four-legged friend certainly makes the day even better! šŸ¾ā¤ļø # nephrology health

Yesterday, we said a fun (and bittersweet!) farewell to our summer intern, Callie, as she heads back to Texas to continu...
08/08/2026

Yesterday, we said a fun (and bittersweet!) farewell to our summer intern, Callie, as she heads back to Texas to continue her pre-med studies. ā¤ļø
From day one, Callie became an integral part of our front desk team, learning the ropes so quickly that itā€™s hard to imagine the office without her. Her positive attitude, willingness to help, and genuine kindness made a lasting impression on both our staff and our patients. We are so proud of all she has accomplished this summer and know she has a bright future in medicine ahead.
Thank you, Callie, for all your hard work. We already canā€™t wait to welcome you back next summer!
ā˜€ļøThe Kidney Group team (left to right): Cindy, Laura, Ginny, Callie, Armelys, and Leidy.
Not pictured: Monica (Delray office), Evelyn(Plantation office)

Congratulations, Charlotte, who received a kidney transplant this week at the Cleveland Clinic Weston! šŸ¤— Her surgeon was...
08/07/2026

Congratulations, Charlotte, who received a kidney transplant this week at the Cleveland Clinic Weston! šŸ¤— Her surgeon was Dr. Masaya Yokoyama.
Charlotte is a patient of Dr. Gabriel Valle here at Kidney & Hypertension Group. She has been on peritoneal dialysis while waiting for a transplant, which kept her in optimal health for this successful transplant. She was a fantastic patient, a favorite of our PD nurses.
Our team offered guidance on how to better navigate the transplant process. Charlotte stayed engaged, and became an active participant in her own journey.
Charlotte understood what a reasonable KDPI range meant for her age and long term health. That knowledge empowered her to know the offer of this kidney was a very good one.
This is what next level kidney care looks like. Education. Strategy. Advocacy. And believing that every patient deserves a real chance at a better future. Stories like Charlotte's are why we do what we do! We celebrate this win with you, Charlotte! šŸ’š

šŸ¦‹ The New Era of Precision Kidney Stone PreventionKidney stone prevention is entering a new era, moving beyond generaliz...
08/06/2026

šŸ¦‹ The New Era of Precision Kidney Stone Prevention

Kidney stone prevention is entering a new era, moving beyond generalized dietary recommendations to a personalized approach based on each patientā€™s unique metabolic profile. While hydration, normal dietary calcium, and sodium reduction remain the foundation of prevention, nephrologists are increasingly using 24-hour urine testing to identify the specific metabolic abnormalities that lead to stone formation. Researchers are also exploring how genetics, metabolomics, and the gut microbiome influence stone risk, creating new opportunities for more individualized prevention strategies.
For patients with recurrent kidney stones, the goal is no longer simply treating the next painful episode. It is preventing it. New research is examining the role of beneficial gut bacteria that help metabolize oxalate, how repeated antibiotic exposure may alter the microbiome, and how targeted nutritional interventions may reduce future stone formation. At The Kidney Group, kidney stone prevention is a special area of interest. By identifying why stones develop and tailoring prevention to each patientā€™s individual risk factors, nephrologists can help reduce recurrence and protect long-term kidney health.
šŸ”¹Source: ā€œBeyond Water and Oxalate: New Era in Kidney Stone Prevention,ā€ Medscape Professional Network (translated from Univadis Italy).

ART: Mayleen Laico

The planned living kidney donation from Carmine Agnello to his mother, Victoria Gotti, did not take place on Monday at N...
08/05/2026

The planned living kidney donation from Carmine Agnello to his mother, Victoria Gotti, did not take place on Monday at NYU Langone as planned. Agnello, who had been granted a temporary delay in reporting to prison so he could donate a kidney to his mother, told the court the surgery was postponed because she developed a serious infection requiring a course of antibiotics.
Prosecutors argued the delay did not justify extending his release, noting the transplant could still occur while he is incarcerated if medically appropriate. Agnello has now reported to prison while awaiting the courtā€™s decision on any further request for leniency. Weā€™ll continue following this story and provide updates as new information becomes available.

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