Dr. Rafael Baez, of The #Kidney & Hypertension Group, was born in San Juan, #PuertoRico, and completed his medical training, specializing in Internal Medicine and the subspecialty of #Nephrology there as well . During his training, he was recognized as “Resident Of The Year” for three consecutive years and then “Fellow Of The Year” during his years of training in Nephrology.
In 2010-2011, Dr. Baez was selected as “Chief Resident” in Internal Medicine, based on the recommendations of his professors. Dr. Báez completed his post graduate studies in Kidney #Transplant Medicine at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital at Harvard University in Boston, MA. His interest in research led him to publish his study on the Pathology of Glomerular Diseases in the Journal of the Society of Nephrology of Puerto Rico. Recently, is this same magazine, he published a study on Interventional Nephrology. His publications have also been presented at the Latin American Society of Nephrology (SLANH).
His primary interest is chronic diseases of the kidney, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, and transplant. His philosophy is based on developing individualized care for each of his patients, providing them with the necessary education about their conditions in order to carry out a suitable treatment plan together, as a team. He is also an Assistant Professor of Medicine (Nephrology) for the University of Miami Residency program at Holy Cross Hospital.
In his spare time, Dr. Báez is dedicated to his family. He also loves sports of all kinds.
He is known for his warm and approachable manner, his broad smile and positive outlook. It is no wonder his patients love him. If you would like to see Dr. Baez in either the Plantation office or in our Fort Lauderdale office on the grounds of Hol
