SOUTH TEXAS RENAL CARE GROUP - Key Persons
Dr. Carl Dukes was born in Chicago, Illinois, and obtained his Medical Degree from the University of Rochester and completed his residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center. He completed his fellowship in Nephrology at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston, Texas. Currently, Dr. Dukes has his memberships with Lone Star Medical Society, American Society of Nephrology, International Society of Nephrology, The American Society of Internal Medicine, and National Kidney Foundation among others.
Communities of color are disproportionately plagued by hypertension, diabetes, heart, and kidney disease. As an African American man, I am acutely aware of the toll racism plays in our society, particularly with people of color. Poverty, stress, trauma - indicators of systemic racism - when experienced in early childhood, negatively alter the genetic response to hypertension and diabetes resulting in damage to the targeted organ. My commitment is to improve the health of people of color by addressing and raising awareness of the systematic and systemic racial and economic inequalities that plague communities of color. ¨
Since joining South Texas Renal Care Group in 2012, Dr. Arias' areas of focus include management of systemic diseases that affect the kidneys, electrolyte abnormalities, acid/base balance, hypertension, acute kidney failure, and chronic kidney disease. She is passionate about empowering her patients…
Dr. Abhijeet Goyal was inspired to become a doctor at a very young age, when he was treated with the highest level of compassion during a serious illness. Since then, Dr. Goyal has dedicated his career to providing quality care for each of his patients. He has been part of the South Texas Renal Care Group team since 2010 and serves as the Medical Director of U.S. Renal Care Bandera Road Dialysis clinic in San Antonio, Texas.
Dr. Goyal's special interests include kidney transplant management, autoimmune kidney diseases, all modalities of dialysis therapy and the management of chronic kidney disease.
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- Is a Board - Certified Nephrologist at South Texas Renal Care and the Medical Director at the USRC Maverick County Dialysis Facility in Eagle Pass, Texas
He obtained his Medical Degree at the University of the West Indies Trinidad and Tobago. His residency was at the University of Florida and he obtained his fellowships in Nephrology and Critical Care at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. Currently, Dr. Jo-Hoy has his memberships with the American Medical Association, American Society of Nephrology, and the Society of Critical Care Medicine.
Dr. Jo-Hoy specializes in hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, home and inpatient dialysis, renal transplantation, and Critical Care nephrology in ICU. With more than 12 years of experience in treating patients facing some of the most serious kidney disease conditions, Dr. Jo-Hoy is passionate about establishing strong and open relationships with his patients and is committed to serving the Eagle Pass and Maverick County community with the highest standards of care.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Jo-Hoy enjoys spending quality time with his family, playing tennis, and traveling to different places around the world.
Dr. François Jo-Hoy, MD is a Board-Certified Nephrologist at South Texas Renal Care and the Medical Director at the USRC Maverick County Dialysis Facility in Eagle Pass, Texas. He obtained his Medical Degree at the University of the West Indies Trinidad and Tobago. His residency was at the University of Florida and he obtained his…
Dr. Luis E. Vélez has been part of South Texas Renal Care Group since 2009. Dr. Vélez has a passion for helping others and commits his time in the office to identifying the best medical solutions for each of his patients with kidney disease.
Along with transplantation, Dr. Vélez' interests include ICU nephrology, hypertension, glomerular disease and sodium disorders.
I am passionate about finding a solution tailored to each of my patients.
Dr. M. Reza Mizani is the founder of South Texas Renal Care Group. Recognized by Scene San Antonio as one of the area's Best Nephrologists, Dr. Mizani has centered his career on improving the health of the San Antonio community. Through his personalized approach to healthcare, Dr. Mizani…
Dr. Reza Mizani is the founder of South Texas Renal Care Group. Recognized by Scene San Antonio as one of the area's best nephrologists, Dr. Mizani has centered his career on improving the health of the San Antonio community.
Dr. Mizani is a governor-appointed member of the Kidney Task Force of Texas to help enact meaningful kidney care policies. He served as Chief of Staff at the Baptist Medical Center in downtown San Antonio and founded LASO Health, an app that's leading change in the delivery of healthcare. His medical focus is on the generational effects of kidney disease, kidney transplants, Chronic Kidney Disease, hypertension and diabetic management. Dr. Mizani also has a passion for home dialysis options and has contributed years of research and publications on daily dialysis.
Dr. Mizani owns a true love for patient care and fosters lasting relationships with his patients. This forms his down-to-earth personality, yet he remains devoted to professionalism and being involved at each step of his patient's healthcare journey.
Dr. Pavan Devulapally has vast experience in internal medicine and has served as a nephrologist since 2014. Dr. Devulapally takes a personalized approach to kidney-related health problems by taking time to fully understand the patient's condition and how they are feeling. He takes pride in seeing his patients at the shortest notice - sometimes even in the same day.
Dr. Devulapally manages all aspects of kidney disease, including the treatment of high blood pressure, dialysis modalities and transplantation. He has a special interest in kidney disease management during pregnancy and in the elderly.
All my patients know that I am only a phone call away.
Dr. Steven Rosenblatt brings more than 40 years of experience to South Texas Renal Care Group. He served as a Flight Surgeon in the U.S. Air Force for 2 years and was a Clinical Associate Professor at the University Health Science Center in San Antonio until 2005. Dr. Rosenblatt believes that you need to listen to the patient and provide a sense of hope to his patients.
Dr. Rosenblatt has been honored as one of the Best Doctors in America, San Antonio Best Doctors, Texas Super Doctors, and the National Kidney Foundation's Kathryn Dial Murray Gift of Life Award.
I believe taking the time to adequately explain an illness and the treatment options available is the key to a good patient-physician relationship.
When it comes to treating his patients, Dr. Esteban Cedillo-Couvert believes that establishing trust and understanding is just as important as state-of-the-art technology and medical advancements. Dr. Esteban Cedillo-Couvert has dedicated his career to creating the best health outcomes for individuals with kidney problems.
Dr. Mogarala, known as "Dr. M" to most patients, was raised in a family of doctors and developed a strong interest in the medical field at an early age. He has dedicated his career to helping patients live healthier lives and finding permanent solutions to the life-altering kidney conditions they face.
Dr. Lauren Tarbox joined the South Texas Renal Care Group team in 2014 because she wanted to be part of a medical practice where doctors treat patients like family. She has been a resident of San Antonio for over a decade and dedicates her career to providing quality care to individuals in the area with chronic kidney disease.
I learn from each person that I encounter in the hospital or in my clinic, and through these interactions I am fulfilled, not only as a physician but also as a supporter of my patients as they live with chronic kidney disease.
Dr. Zafar has been part of the medical community for over twenty years, specializing in dialysis and nephrology. He has a passion for healing and goes above and beyond to help each of the patients he sees.
Reza A. Ali, M.D., joined South Texas Renal Care Group as a nephrologist in 2018, expanding the renal expertise of this distinguished group of kidney specialists. Dr. Ali believes the art of medicine lies in being able to navigate the complex clinical circumstances of each patient and provide an individualized plan of care tailored to their specific needs. He has been practicing nephrology since 2013 and previously served as Medical Director of Davita Lost River Dialysis Clinic in Bowling Green, KY.
His interests include management of acute kidney failure, glomerular disease, swelling of legs, kidney stones, nutrition and peritoneal dialysis.
Dr. Ali has been published twice:
Dr. Saqib Syed takes an intimate approach to kidney care by taking the time to get to know each patient personally, not just address their medical condition. To Dr. Syed, there is no greater joy than knowing he has helped alleviate the suffering caused by kidney disease. His special interests include glomerular diseases, hypertension, prevention of chronic kidney disease, and all modalities of dialysis.
I believe there is no greater joy than the one you feel when you manage to help a very sick patient.
Shirin R. Sharma, M.D. is a transplant nephrologist at South Texas Renal Care Group. With vast combined experience in general practice and nephrology, Dr. Sharma treats her patients with the utmost expertise and personalized care.
Prior to joining South Texas Renal Care Group, Dr. Sharma practiced as a Nephrology Fellow at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, diagnosing and treating a variety of kidney conditions in critical and acute settings. Her extensive experience in both primary care and nephrology makes her a unique asset to South Texas Renal Care Group and her patients.
Dr. Sharma specializes in kidney transplant and is actively involved at University Transplant Center - San Antonio.