Dr. Qasim Butt is a board certified Nephrologist and Medical Consultant. My goal is to be a leader in the rapidly changing face of health care.
As technology companies come into medicine, I truly believe they need the insight of real life, experienced physicians to improve the lives of patients. As far as experience…..
✔ 12+ years as a nephrologist - both clinical and interventional (dialysis access related procedures)
✔ 11 years in private practice, as partner, more recently at a University setting
✔ Highly versed in value based care and trends in the kidney care market
✔ Passionate about education through public speaking, social media and video creation
✔ Hosted webinars and given lectures on kidney care
✔ Actively involved in innovative companies including medical device, artificial intelligence, telehealth, remote patient monitoring, digital health, health insurance and more
Oh, and I still practice part-time medicine to make sure I keep grounded in patient care. I want to work with entrepreneurs that have serious ideas to improve health care, meet interesting people and have fun along the way.
03/27/2026
🧑🏫Medical education in the 🇺🇸United States will change dramatically in the next five years.
This will be in both medical school and residency programs.
I got a chance to speak with students at the Long School of Medicine here in San Antonio this week.
They happen to be a part of a club called the Business of Medicine founded by a forward thinking student Lucas S. Wang.
These students are actually eager to learn the other side of medicine, the one were never taught.
I gave them a very optimistic view of where I think medicine can go, since I get practice medicine in a more flexible way via and be apart of innovation with companies.
But with the advent of OpenEvidence, ChatGPT, Claude, etc., the rote memorization of massive amounts of data that I went through may not be applicable in that future of medicine.
I actually told these students that they’re in this weird intermediate phase for institutions who are trying to adjust to this new reality.
I think that future of medicine will be less specialists like me and more primary care physicians empowered by .
Honestly, it was just great seeing young people that are going into medicine being so open to new ideas.
03/20/2026
LSI USA changed my career in 2021. I keep coming back because of that. 🩺
🤷♂️Five years ago I walked in as a nephrologist with a clinical mindset and minimal medtech fluency. I left with a completely different vision for my professional growth and what kidney care could look like.
If you’re in you need to make it over to Dana Point.
Scott Pantel and the LSI team run the best event in medtech. Full stop.
Grateful for every conversation and every new connection made this week.
Also, I made a ton of videos highlighting the innovation I saw here. Make sure to look out for those over the next few weeks.
03/18/2026
Ohh just 2 kids from New York City 🌃
I jokingly tell Marc Zemel bring me a bagel 🥯 to the LSI 2026 Conference.
I fly over to Dana Point, California meet this dude in the lobby of the hotel, he opens his briefcase, then opens a zip lock bag that smells like a NYC bagel shop.
The only crime…. he forgot the cream cheese 🤷♂️
Great to see the success he has had over the years with his company Retia Medical.
Having fun meeting a lot of the leaders in here at Life Science Intelligence.
03/12/2026
👉Most medtech conferences don’t have a nephrologist in the room…. I’m changing that.
I’ll be at LSI USA ’26 at the Waldorf Astoria, Monarch Beach next week — one of the most exciting medtech and investment conferences in the country.
If you’re a founder, investor, or innovator who thinks nephrology or kidney care is an untapped space, come find me. I want to talk. 🏥🩺🩻👨💻
I’ll be doing my medtech on the street interviews if anyone would like get a shoot out on what they are up to.
Scott Pantel throws the best party in Medtech 🤛
This is Omar M. Khateeb Super Bowl.
And my guy Lance Black, MD, MBID will be representing Texas Med School innovation for the first time.
Who else is going to be there?
Let me know in comments 👇
03/04/2026
Can AI prove that the eyes 👀 are the window to the soul…. and kidneys⁉️
Got to meet up with Maria Khan in Chicago 🏙️ at the American College of Artificial Intelligence and Medicine conference where she gave a lecture on AIs🧑💻 potential in care.
She goes into detail how some AI can use retinal imaging to determine the presence of disease in the kidney - thereby potentially bypassing the need for a kidney biopsy 💉.
This is has been shown to be the case in diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure and IgA Nephropathy.
What is really interesting about this, is that as a we ask a patient about any history of diabetic retinopathy (in the eyes) to determine the likelihood of diabetic nephropathy (in the kidneys) in our clinical decision making already.
02/20/2026
So when it comes to taking blood pressure 💪 proper technique is everything.👨⚕️
Many people, including a lot of doctors’ offices 🩺 take it in an inaccurate way.
For me the key to explaining it is simplicity, not perfection.
So this is what I tell my patients….
1) put BP cuff on your arm
2) sit down
2) back to the chair
3) feet planted on ground
4) arm level to your heart on a table
5) relax with no distractions (no talking or phone)
6) after 5 minutes press start on machine
7) record it on paper or connected to phone via Bluetooth
I ask my patients to check it….
🔹at least once a week (sometimes more if we are adjusting meds)
🔹at a consistent time in the day (about an hour or more after meds) when they can be relaxed
👉“Let’s say every Friday morning Mr. Gonzales”
Now many medical organizations will go into excessive detail about the above instructions, but I find that can lead patients to feel overwhelmed - leading to non-compliance and giving up.
If I can get a patient to do the above for an average 4 month appointment, that’s 16 BP readings - which give me a lot of good data of what’s really going on at home. 🏠
OMRON Healthcare, Inc.
02/19/2026
🎤Looking forward to doing this talk tonight on behalf of the Michigan chapter of the American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) with my partner Michelle Hilton, MS, RN-BC who is actually a nurse leading the discussion.
🎙️🏥🩺
Title: AI Solutions In Nephrology Nursing
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly integral to healthcare, aiding teams in identifying risks, supporting clinical decision-making, and enhancing patient outcomes. However, many nurses still have questions about the nature of AI, its operations, and its applications in care settings.
This webinar provides a foundational and practical exploration of AI within nephrology. We will start with essential AI terminology and concepts, gradually advancing to current applications across healthcare, with a specific focus on renal care. The session will connect theory to real-world applications, enabling attendees to gain a clearer understanding of how AI can be integrated into clinical practice.
DeLorean Artificial Intelligence
👇See link to register in the comments👇
02/18/2026
I have always been an advocate for my patients checking their blood pressure at home. 🤳🫀🩺
Not only do you get more accurate readings…you get an engaged patient.
A patient being involved in their own , being accountable and seeing real metrics can help improve that doctor relationship.
OMRON Healthcare, Inc.
02/12/2026
Is LSI the best conference in ⁉️
I asked Omar M. Khateeb this question and I couldn’t agree more with his answer….
🔹intimate environment for people to get to know each other
🔹great presentations and pitch events
🔹high quality attendees, from founders, entrepreneurs, , strategics and clinicians
🔹mobile app to see list of those attending and schedule meetings while there
🔹did I mention great food
Omar calls it his Super Bowl. 🏈
My first LSI USA in 2021 really introduced me to innovation in and changed the course of my professional career.
Scott Pantel
02/05/2026
What is the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference⁉️ 🏦
👨⚕️🤷♂️Why should I care as a clinician?
Well here to answer that is Jawad Ali, MD 🔪 the founder of Austin Medtech Connect, who hosted a panel discussion about the highlights.
That panel included: Zain Kazmi , Emma Cartmell , Eliel Oliveira, MS, MBA, FAMIA and Jawad himself.
Key takeaways:
Presence of CMS officials
Emphasis on rural health
Interoperability
Deployment of
AI effects on balance sheets
01/28/2026
👨⚕️So I call it the 3 Ws……
Water💧,walking🚶♂️and weighing yourself ⚖️
These are the 3 small incremental lifestyle changes I discuss with my patients.
I’ve not been a fan of dramatic changes to diet and exercise - as they are usually not sustainable.
But implementing these three would be a great start.
Water💧
Consuming your calories in the form of a liquid is the easiest way to pack on the pounds.
Diet discussions can be a huge feat and are often too lengthy for a 15 minute doctors appointment.
A high impact discussion with a patient can be “what do you drink on regular basis?”
Then I ask to shift any sodas, juices, sweetened drinks to water as much as they can.
Walking🚶♂️
How do I even start on exercising reguarly?
Well the first step is establishing the habit itself.
What exercise should I do?
Never underestimate the sedentary time of the average American. So I find any movement is key, so honestly I advise just walking 30 minutes a day (no gym membership or equipment needed).
Once the habit is formed, you can either speed up the pace or consider other exercise routines.
Weighing yourself ⚖️
All change needs metrics to hold you accountable, whether you are trying to lose or maintain weight.
A weight scale is a relatively cheap tool.
I advise patients to weigh themselves once a week - let’s say Friday morning before the shower.
Lifestyle is not discussed enough in most doctors offices, but to me as a clinician these are quick points I can hit in a limited amount of time.
Appreciate OMRON Healthcare, Inc. putting effort into this.
01/25/2026
Great working with Omron Healthcare on this campaign.
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Dr. Qasim Butt is a highly skilled and well rounded physician that serves the San Antonio area. He not only practices clinical nephrology, but is also a certified interventional nephrologist able to handle all issues related to dialysis access (fistulas, graft, catheters, etc.).
He is board certified by the ABIM in both internal medicine and nephrology. He is also a skilled interventional nephrologist and is certified by the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology. He received his training at LSU Health Science Center (Shreveport, LA), completing a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in nephrology.
Dr. Butt goes above and beyond his clinical responsibilities, as a physician leader serving the community. He has had numerous leadership roles, including current Chief of Medicine of Metropolitan Methodist Hospital and Treasurer of Board at the Texas Kidney Foundation. In 2019 had been nominated for the Grace Ann Durr Award by Methodist Healthcare System. Also, in 2020 he received the Texas Rising Stars Doctors Award by Texas Monthly Magazine.
He enjoys mentoring young aspiring physicians, allowing them to shadow him and giving real life practical advice that will help them on their journey to a career in medicine. He also is a mentor for several years with Big Brothers Big Sisters, trying to improve the life of an adolescent from an underprivileged background.
Dr. Butt is also very passionate about not only raising awareness of kidney disease, but also the epidemic of poor health in our nation. He has worked with the Texas Kidney Foundation for many years, volunteering for health screenings, fundraising walks and engages in public speaking events to the general public about kidney disease. He also has a professional Facebook (@qasimbuttmd) and YouTube Channel (Your Kidneys Your Health) where he does fun, entertaining videos that breakdown health related topics in a simple way.
Dr. Butt is a nephrologist that takes his time addressing patient concerns. He enjoys discussing lifestyle modifications, fitness and diet. He thoroughly explains kidney disease and encourages patients to bring family members to the office, as well. He consistently receives high satisfaction ratings from his patients on numerous online surveys.
Awards:
2020 Texas Rising Star Doctor Award – Texas Monthly Magazine
2019 Grace Ann Durr Award (nomination) - Methodist Healthcare System
2017 Healthgrades Honor Roll
2016 Vitals - Patient's Choice
2016 Vitals - Compassionate Physician
2016 Vitals - On Time Physician
2015 - Leading Physicians of the World
Leadership Roles:
Chief of Internal Medicine - Metropolitan Methodist Hospital
Treasurer/ Board Member - Texas Kidney Foundation
Medical Director - Metropolitan Methodist Hospital Dialysis Unit
Medical Director - US Renal Care, Boerne Dialysis Unit
Medical Director - US Renal Care, Central SA Dialysis Unit
Prior Positions:
Vice Chief of Internal Medicine - Metropolitan Methodist Hospital
