About Dr. Manuel Santos, M.D.
Dr. Manuel Santos is a board-certified Nephrologist dedicated to delivering advanced, patient-centered kidney care. With specialized fellowship training and leadership experience, he brings both clinical excellence and compassion to every patient interaction.
Academic Background
Dr. Santos was born and raised in Puerto Rico, where he also earned his medical degree. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City, gaining comprehensive training in complex medical care.
He went on to complete his fellowship in Nephrology at Cleveland Clinic Florida, where he distinguished himself as Chief Nephrology Fellow. Demonstrating a commitment to subspecialty excellence, Dr. Santos pursued an additional one-year advanced fellowship in Glomerular Diseases — an area that remains one of his greatest clinical passions.
Clinical Expertise
Dr. Santos specializes in the diagnosis and management of complex kidney conditions, including:
Glomerular Disease
Acute Kidney Injury
Critical Care Nephrology
Home Dialysis (Peritoneal & Hemodialysis)
Kidney Transplantation
Refractory Hypertension
He is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Nephrology.
Professional Commitment
Dr. Santos is proud to serve patients at The Kidney & Hypertension Group’s Fort Lauderdale and Plantation offices. His approach to care combines advanced medical training with a compassionate bedside manner, ensuring that each patient receives personalized, evidence-based treatment.
His guiding philosophy centers on partnership — working closely with patients to protect kidney function, manage chronic conditions, and improve long-term health outcomes.
Dr. Santos is honored to join The Kidney & Hypertension Group and looks forward to serving the South Florida community with dedication, integrity, and excellence in kidney care.
