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 🔹
Next Level Kidney Medicine🔹UMiami Nephrology Faculty🔹Certified Hypertension Specialists🔹 Voted “Top Kidney Doctors” Annually🔹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.

Cindy, our front office manager, brings unstoppable energy to everything she touches and it clearly runs in her family....
11/19/2025

Cindy, our front office manager, brings unstoppable energy to everything she touches and it clearly runs in her family. ⭐️ Her four granddaughters just won the softball league championship with the “Coral Springs Huntrix”. Congratulations to the entire Koke family! Their momentum shows how strength and joy can pass from one generation to the next and it brings a bright lift to our whole community.

Science is moving fast and the future of kidney medicine just took a powerful step forward. Researchers at University of...
11/19/2025

Science is moving fast and the future of kidney medicine just took a powerful step forward. Researchers at University of Utah Health have uncovered the exact fatty molecules that trigger acute kidney injury and then protected the kidneys in mice by changing how those molecules behave.
Ceramides rise sharply during kidney injury and damage the mitochondria that power each kidney cell. When the research team altered ceramide metabolism or used a new medicine designed to lower ceramides, something extraordinary happened. The kidneys stayed healthy. The mitochondria stayed strong. The injury never developed.
This matters for every patient at risk of acute kidney injury after sepsis or heart surgery because more than half of ICU patients experience it and we still have no approved treatments. Using ceramide levels as an early warning sign could help physicians identify who is vulnerable long before symptoms begin.
The most inspiring part is how this discovery looks ahead. Protecting mitochondrial health could one day transform care not only for kidney injury but for conditions like heart failure, diabetes, and fatty liver disease. It is early, and human trials are still needed, but the momentum is real.
Kidney science is opening new doors and we want our patients to see what is possible. This is why staying informed, staying hopeful, and staying connected to kidney specialists matters so much. Our field is changing in extraordinary ways and patients deserve to know what is coming next.

Bernie Kosar is recovering well after his liver transplant, and the story behind this gift is extraordinary. Bryce, his ...
11/18/2025

Bernie Kosar is recovering well after his liver transplant, and the story behind this gift is extraordinary. Bryce, his 21 year old organ donor, spent his final moments surrounded by loved ones in Cleveland Browns jerseys, the team he cherished. His family made a directed donation to Bernie because Bryce admired him and loved the Cleveland Browns with his whole heart. His mother said that knowing her son saved a life brings her comfort. Bryce continues to touch lives through the hope he has given. Organ donation carries a legacy forward and reminds us that compassion can create new beginnings. transplant

Water does more than quench thirst. It fuels one of the most extraordinary systems in the body. Your kidneys work nonsto...
11/17/2025

Water does more than quench thirst. It fuels one of the most extraordinary systems in the body. Your kidneys work nonstop to filter waste, balance electrolytes, and help regulate blood pressure. When you stay well hydrated, you give these powerful organs what they need to work at their best.
Many people think that extra water can cure kidney disease or reverse damage. Research tells a more precise story. Hydration is not a cure, but it is essential. Studies including the Chronic Kidney Disease Water Intake Trial show that adequate water intake supports filtration, helps flush out toxins, and lowers the risk of complications in people living with kidney disease.
Kidney health thrives on simple habits practiced day after day. Drinking enough water is one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect your kidneys and stay ahead of future problems. It is a small choice that leads to remarkable benefits over time, and it is something every person can start today. Persons on dialysis or those who have been told to restrict their water intake should consult with their nephrologist.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to former Miami Hurricane, Bernie Kosar, who is hospitalized in Cleveland while he waits...
11/14/2025

Our thoughts and prayers go out to former Miami Hurricane, Bernie Kosar, who is hospitalized in Cleveland while he waits for a liver transplant. He is a beloved fixture here in South Florida. Bernie is shown with our former employee, Ellen, who ran the football office at the University Of Miami when Bernie was the quarterback, winning the University of Miami it’s first National Championship. Bernie played for the Cleveland Browns, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Miami Dolphins during his NFL career.

On Sundays at Acrisure Stadium, photographer Barry Reeger captures the intensity of professional football — every tackle...
11/14/2025

On Sundays at Acrisure Stadium, photographer Barry Reeger captures the intensity of professional football — every tackle, every touchdown, every moment that tells a story.
What keeps him in the game isn’t just skill behind the lens. It’s peritoneal dialysis at home. For eight hours each night, Barry connects to his dialysis machine so he can wake up ready to chase the action again. It also keeps him in optimal health while he waits for a kidney transplant.
When his kidney function declined, he chose at-home dialysis to keep his independence and continue photographing the Steelers, Penn State, and local sports. That decision gave him the freedom to live fully while managing kidney disease.
He’s part of a growing movement. In the U.S., the number of new patients choosing home dialysis has nearly doubled in the last decade, rising from 7.5% in 2011 to 13.4% in 2021, according to the National Institutes of Health. At over 50% of our dialysis patients choose a home therapy.
This trend represents more than numbers. It’s about empowerment, technology, and reimagining what life with kidney disease can look like.
Stories like Barry’s remind us that kidney care is evolving and that patients can keep doing what they love, on their own terms.

🧡 Join us this Saturday (perfect weather expected! 🌞) at beautiful Plantation Central Park for the National Kidney Found...
11/13/2025

🧡 Join us this Saturday (perfect weather expected! 🌞) at beautiful Plantation Central Park for the National Kidney Foundation Kidney Walk at 9am. Dr. Gabriel Valle, Chairman of the Medical Advisory Board of NKFF will be there with the Kidney Group team. Come jump in our video for the 2025 walk! We can’t wait to see you there!

A groundbreaking step in transplant medicine!The first clinical trial (the EXPAND study) using a gene-edited pig kidney ...
11/11/2025

A groundbreaking step in transplant medicine!
The first clinical trial (the EXPAND study) using a gene-edited pig kidney (the “UKidney”) has begun at NYU Langone Health, offering new hope for patients with end-stage kidney disease. The procedure marks the ninth xenotransplant surgery performed by NYU Langone Transplant Institute and orchestrated by Dr. Robert Montgomery, who has spent much of his career studying innovative approaches to expanding the organ supply.
This experimental kidney has 10 genetic edits; 6 human genes added to improve acceptance and 4 pig genes inactivated to reduce rejection and overgrowth. No details about the patient who received this latest transplant have been released at this point.
If successful, this could one day end the organ shortage crisis, giving patients an alternative to life on dialysis.
The study will follow recipients closely for safety, kidney function, and quality of life over 24 weeks, and then long-term for life.
It’s still early, but it’s a remarkable milestone toward an amazing future in transplantation.

Happy Veteran’s Day to all the brave men and women who have served our country so valiantly. ❤️🤍💙 We especially salute t...
11/11/2025

Happy Veteran’s Day to all the brave men and women who have served our country so valiantly. ❤️🤍💙 We especially salute the patients in our practice who are veterans! It is absolutely an honor to be able to take part in your healthcare. 🇺🇸

Join Dr. Gabriel Valle and our KIDNEY GROUP TEAM this Saturday, November 15th at 9am at Plantation’s beautiful Central P...
11/10/2025

Join Dr. Gabriel Valle and our KIDNEY GROUP TEAM this Saturday, November 15th at 9am at Plantation’s beautiful Central Park. Sign up to join our team “Kidney Group” at https://www.kidneywalk.org/ftlauderdale

Another November success story at The Kidney Group! 🤗 Mia, a patient of Dr. Gabriel Valle, received a preemptive kidney ...
11/10/2025

Another November success story at The Kidney Group! 🤗 Mia, a patient of Dr. Gabriel Valle, received a preemptive kidney transplant at the Miami Transplant Institute/University of Miami. Thanks to a living donor, Mia never needed dialysis and continued working right up to the day of surgery. The successful procedure was performed by Dr. Rodrigo Vianna. Congratulations, Mia! ⭐️ We are proud to be part of your journey to renewed health. 💚

Some stories remind us why we do what we do. ♥️She’s in her 70s now and vibrant, strong, and full of grace. For 24 years...
11/08/2025

Some stories remind us why we do what we do. ♥️
She’s in her 70s now and vibrant, strong, and full of grace. For 24 years, she lived with a kidney transplant that gave her time to travel, to love, to build a beautiful life. When her health changed and she returned to dialysis, she faced it with quiet courage—the same kind that has guided her through everything.
She had also faced profound loss. Her late husband, a respected local physician and a truly kind man, was her partner through so much of life. After his passing, she carried forward with dignity and hope.
And then, life surprised her again. She reconnected with her childhood sweetheart—someone from long ago who still saw her heart exactly as it was. Today, she’s engaged to be married and pursuing another transplant.
When she told us, “I can handle anything life throws my way,” we believed her. Every person on our team felt the same—humbled by her strength, inspired by her optimism, and yes, completely dazzled by that ring.
💍 Here’s to resilience, renewal, and love that finds its way—at every stage of life.

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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