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About UKC

Nephrology is a branch of medical care that deals with diseases related to kidneys (renal diseases) and hypertension (high blood pressure). These include conditions such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), end stage renal disease (dialysis), post kidney transplant management, kidney stones, hypertension, edema (swelling), electrolyte disorders and co-management of congestive heart failure. TeleNephrology or online nephrology means providing nephrology services using telemedicine (virtual care).

Who We Are?

Universal Kidney Care (UKC) was founded in Jacksonville, Florida by Dr Waqas Ahmed, with a vision to provide exceptional Nephrology Care Services in areas of great need particularly nursing homes & rehab centers to improve patients access and decrease AVOIDABLE Emergency Department visit’s and Hospital readmissions. UKC has expanded its services to independent and assisted living facilities and have started online clinic (TeleNephrology services) so patients can receive personalized, compassionate and high-quality care at their place of residence.

What We Do?

Patients with kidney diseases are at high risk for hospitalization and early intervention with close monitoring is the key to provide better care. By providing timely Online and/or Onsite Nephrology Services to our patients, whether at home or at facilities such as nursing homes etc., we do early intervention with focus on preventive care and thus we improve outcomes such as reduce readmissions, decrease cost of care and increase patients satisfaction.

How We Do?

By utilizing telemedicine and virtual care, our providers not only provide timely care at the facilities but also at home. With TeleNephrology service, our providers are available for consultation at very short notice with out hassle of travel.

Our Providers

Dr Waqas Ahmed MD FACP
Nephrology & Hypertension Specialist

Dr Ahmed is board certified in Internal Medicine & Nephrology and is also certified as Hypertension Specialist by American Society of Hypertension. He is a graduate of King Edward Medical University Lahore, Pakistan and completed his Internal Medicine Residency training at Mercy Health System in Cincinnati Ohio followed by Nephrology Fellowship at Christiana Care Health System in Delaware. He has over 15 years of vast medical experience and won various awards throughout his career including ACP national award for his research projects. His main areas of interests are cardio-renal syndrome and hypertension.

Dr Ahmed is also a renowned physician-entrepreneur, public speaker, and is a well-known leader in the digital healthcare industry. He is the founder of American TelePhysicians Inc, a connected international healthcare organization which is operating digital healthcare projects CURA4U, SmartClinix and SHIFA4U

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About UKC

Nephrology is a branch of medical care that deals with diseases related to kidneys (renal diseases) and hypertension (high blood pressure). These include conditions such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), end stage renal disease (dialysis), post kidney transplant management, kidney stones, hypertension, edema (swelling), electrolyte disorders and co-management of congestive heart failure. TeleNephrology or online nephrology means providing nephrology services using telemedicine (virtual care).


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