
November 25, 2019
Healthy Kidneys The Red Flags of Kidney Health
The kidneys play a crucial role in your general health, so how can you tell if something is wrong with them? When should you seek advice from a nephrologist? What are the ”red flags” of kidney health? Dr. Faziul Hussain, a nephrologist at Florida Kidney Physicians, gives a short comprehensive overview on the matter. Kidney […]

June 20, 2019
Healthy Kidneys The 7 functions of the kidneys
Most people know that the primary function of the kidneys is to eliminate waste products from the body by flushing them out with urine. However, did you know that there are at least 6 other fabulous functions you should thank your kidneys for? Shaheen Motiwala, MD is one of our nephrologist at Florida Kidney Physicians […]
Why Drinking Water Is So Good For Kidney Health
Our moms all nagged us to bring our water bottles to school, and the doctors never tire of the refrain that drinking water does wonders for your body’s overall health. But what are the specific benefits that a water-chugging habit will bring, especially as it relates to kidney health? FLUSHING OUT TOXINS AND EXCESS SODIUM […]
Save lives! Register to be an organ donor today
By Junaid Ahmed, MD Kidney transplantation, whether using organs from deceased or living donors, has been well established as the optimal management for patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD). Unfortunately, it is not as widely available as it should be. The OPTN recorded 5,811 living kidney donor transplants, 14,038 deceased donor kidney transplants and 789 kidney/pancreas […]

November 2, 2018
Healthy Kidneys Kidney Walk Highlights
We can’t stop sharing all the great moments we had this past weekend at the Kidney Walk for the National Kidney Foundation! Kidney Walk Highlights We can’t stop sharing all the great moments we had this past weekend at the Kidney Walk for the National Kidney Foundation! We are very grateful to everyone that came […]
Pig Jig Tampa
We are very grateful to everyone that came to the Pig Jig event this past weekend 🐖. Florida Kidney Physicians was proud to be one of the sponsors supporting this event that raises money for Nephcure, a non-profit organization committed to supporting research, improving treatment and finding a cure for the debilitating kidney disease, FSGS. […]

June 10, 2018
Healthy Kidneys Why Is Drinking Water Important?
Most people take drinking water for granted, but keeping hydrated has a huge impact on overall health. Despite how crucial water is, a significant number of people fail to consume recommended levels of fluids each day. Why Is Drinking Water Important? Most people take drinking water for granted, but keeping hydrated has a huge impact […]