Dr. Michael Lotfi, MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
927 45th St Suite 102 West Palm Beach FL, 33407About
A board-certified nephrologist, Dr. Michael Lotfi diagnoses and treats patients at Kidney and Dialysis Specialists of the Palm Beaches, PA in West Palm Beach, FL. He also practices at several local hospitals, including St. Mary’s Medical Center, JFK Medical Center North Campus, and Good Samaritan Medical Center. As a nephrologist, he diagnoses and treats all aspects of kidney disease, with the goal of preserving kidney function and overall health. His professional journey in the nephrology arena spans twenty-three years. His expertise covers general chronic kidney disease, circulatory system disease, hypertension, fluid and electrolyte disorders, pneumonia, and more.
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Education and Training
Univ Of Cairo- Fac Of Med- Cairo- Egypt (- Prior /) 1992
University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine; Certified in Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine; Certified in Nephrology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Division Director, Chief of Medicine, Internal Medicine – Nephrology St. Mary’s Medical Center, West Palm Beach, FL -
- Section Chief of Nephrology Good Samaritan Medical Center, West Palm Beach, FL -
- Member Medical Executive Committee, St. Mary’s Medical Center, West Palm Beach, FL -
- Medical Director Schwartz Kidney Dialysis Center -
- Medical Director Sunshine Dialysis Care Center -
Awards
- Physician of the Year 2014 Kindred Hospital of the Palm Beaches
- Top Doctor 2021 Palm Beach Illustrated Top Doctors
Professional Memberships
- The American Society of Hypertension, Inc.
- National Kidney Foundation
- American College of Physicians
- American Society of Nephrology
- Detroit Surgical Association
Fellowships
- Loyola University Medical Center Nephrology 1998
- University of South Florida Morsani Nephrology 1999
Internships
- St Joseph Mercy-Oakland1994Transitional Year
Fellowships
- Loyola University Medical Center1998Nephrology / University of South Florida Morsani1999Nephrology
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Get to know Nephrologist Dr. Michael Lotfi, who serves patients in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Dr. Lotfi is a board-certified and fellowship-trained nephrologist working with patients at his private practice - Kidney and Dialysis Specialists of the Palm Beaches, PA - in West Palm Beach, Florida. He specializes in chronic kidney disease, circulatory system disease, hypertension, fluid & electrolyte disorders, pneumonia, and more.
Back in 1992, he earned his medical degree from the Cairo University School of Medicine in Egypt. Upon relocating to the United States, he completed his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in nephrology at the Loyola University Medical Center in 1997 and 1998, respectively. Finally, he completed an additional fellowship in nephrology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in 1999.
As a testament of his continued education, the doctor is board-certified in nephrology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Among his other roles, Dr. Lotfi can be found on staff at St. Mary’s Medical Center, JFK Medical Center North Campus, and Good Samaritan Medical Center.
Nephrology is a specialty of medicine and pediatrics that concerns itself with the kidneys. It is the study of normal kidney function and kidney disease, the preservation of kidney health, and the treatment of kidney disease, from diet and medication to renal replacement therapy. Nephrologists have advanced training in treating kidney disease. They diagnose and treat kidney failure, as well as help patients by prescribing medications, offering special diet advice, and coordinating dialysis care or kidney transplantation when it becomes necessary.
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