Kidney Care Medical Center treats a wide range of kidney-related conditions including acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 1-5, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), kidney stones, glomerulonephritis, immune and autoimmune kidney diseases such as lupus nephritis, diabetic nephropathy, electrolyte imbalances, and hypertension related to kidney health.
The clinic serves adults aged 18 and older from Edinburg, TX, and the surrounding Rio Grande Valley communities, including McAllen, Mission, Alamo, Donna, Weslaco, Mercedes, Rio Grande City, Alton, and La Joya.
Appointments are available by booking through the clinic's integrated scheduling system. Visits are by appointment only, and you can schedule either in-person consultations or telehealth follow-ups depending on your needs.
Yes, telehealth services are available for follow-up consultations and urgent questions when appropriate, allowing patients to access care remotely without traveling to the clinic.
Consultations are longer than typical visits to ensure thorough listening, detailed explanation of diagnoses and lab results, and shared decision-making. The team provides clear, accessible education about kidney health and treatment options in both English and Spanish.
Yes, the clinic provides bilingual services in English and Spanish to ensure clear communication and culturally sensitive care for the local community.
The clinic operates Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and on Fridays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Kidney Care Medical Center is Medicare-participating and accepts common payment methods, including debit and credit cards. For specific insurance questions, please contact the clinic directly.
The clinic offers pre-transplant evaluations, optimization, post-transplant monitoring, transplant medication management, and patient counseling to support long-term graft health and patient well-being, led by Dr. Mourad Alsabbagh, a kidney transplant specialist.
Yes, the clinic provides comprehensive hypertension management including risk assessment, medication management, blood pressure monitoring, secondary hypertension evaluation, and lifestyle modification counseling tailored to kidney health.
KCMC combines transplant-level nephrology expertise with a high-touch, patient-centered approach that includes longer consultations, clear education, bilingual communication, rapid access to urgent care, and coordination with referring providers. The clinic's local presence in South Texas offers advanced kidney care without needing to travel to distant academic centers.
Yes, the clinic is fully wheelchair accessible and has ample parking to accommodate patients with mobility needs.
The clinic is structured to provide rapid access for urgent consults through a multidisciplinary team including a nurse practitioner and a physician assistant, ensuring timely evaluation and management of acute kidney issues.
KCMC provides patient education through detailed consultations, printed materials, and planned online videos explaining kidney anatomy, disease mechanisms, dialysis, transplant processes, and lifestyle strategies to help patients better understand and manage their condition.
Yes, the clinic offers diabetic kidney function monitoring, glycemic control counseling, diabetic nephropathy treatment planning, and management of diabetes-related kidney complications to slow disease progression and improve outcomes.
Yes, Kidney Care Medical Center offers ongoing management and regular follow-ups either in-person or via telehealth to monitor kidney function and adjust treatment plans as needed.
The clinic collaborates closely with primary care physicians, endocrinologists, cardiologists, hospitalists, and transplant centers to ensure integrated, multidisciplinary care and smooth transitions between inpatient and outpatient settings.