General Practitioners

• Medical Weight Loss
  High blood pressure may be controlled with a combination of weight loss, exercise, changes in diet, stress reduction and smoking cessation. If these steps do not control your blood pressure then medications, often a combination of medications is recommended. Each type of blood pressure medication you take provides a different benefit for controlling your blood pressure and slowing the progression of kidney disease.
• Smoking Cessation
  There are a number of ways you can protect your kidneys and slow the progression of CKD. Good blood pressure control, diet modifications, smoking cessation and if you are a diabetic, keeping your blood sugar in a safe range are all ways you can positively affect your kidney function. In addition, keep informed about your test results, ask questions, and be involved in your treatment plan. You are the most important member of your health care team.

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  Dr. Jorge H. Flores has been associated with Kidney and Hypertension Specialist since 2004. He did his residency in Internal Medicine and in Nephrology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Texas. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. He participates in teaching of residents and students of Regional Academic Health Center – University of Texas San Antonio. He is member of Texas Medical Association and Clinical Associate Professor at University Of Texas Rio Grand Valley and involved in student and resident teaching. He is also medical director of multiple dialysis units.
• Nephrology
  Dr. Brajesh Bhatla has been practicing Nephrology since 1996. He is board certified in Nephrology and Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is certified in Hypertension by the American Society of Hypertension. He did his residency and fellowship in the University of Missouri Columbia. He is the founding physician of Kidney and Hypertension Specialist P. A. He is one of the most experienced valley kidney specialists. His professional associations include the American College of Physicians, National Kidney Foundation, American Society of Nephrology and Texas Medical Association. He has been Associate Professor at University of Texas San Antonio and Regional Academic Health Center, Harlingen, TX and been involved in student and resident teaching. He is Medical Director of various dialysis units. He is fellow of American College of Physicians.
• Kidney Stones

Psychiatrists

• Depression

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  A renal ultrasound may be recommended to assess the size, shape and anatomy of your kidney. In addition, a CT scan, MRI or MRA may be recommended to determine possible reasons for your kidney disease.
• MRI
• Computed Tomography