TGH Advanced Kidney Care

Through a patient-centered, comprehensive approach, Tampa General Hospital Advanced Kidney Care nephrologists diagnose and treat all aspects of kidney disease, with the goal of preserving kidney function and overall health and improving lives. Tampa General’s Advanced Kidney Care follows the guidelines of the National Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (NKF-KDOQI) to provide care of the highest standards. All our physicians are board-certified in internal medicine, and several are also board-certified in nephrology.

About TGH Advanced Kidney Care

Enhancing the expert services delivered for decades to patients in Palm Beach and Martin counties, in 2022 Advanced Kidney Care aligned with Tampa General Hospital (TGH) to provide local patients with more advanced treatment options for rare and complex conditions, including transplantation. The experienced and trusted providers at AKC are now matched with the clinical research, advanced technology, and world-renowned specialists at Tampa General, one of the nation’s leading academic health systems. TGH Advanced Kidney Care connects more residents in the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast to the world-class kidney care they need along every step of their journey — from general nephrology to dialysis and transplant care.

Tampa General has long been a leader in kidney care and performed its first kidney transplant in 1974. Since then, its Kidney Transplant Center (one of five centers in TGH’s Transplant Institute) has performed more than 5,300 kidney transplants, earning Tampa General the rank of number three in the nation by volume. Tampa General also has the number one living donor kidney transplant program in the state for three consecutive years.

If a patient in Palm Beach or Martin County needs advanced care at TGH, our Health Ambassadors will handle all the details, providing help making an appointment with a specialist, scheduling a test, or preparing for surgery or an inpatient stay in Tampa. Our goal is to reduce your stress so you can focus on what matters most. Visit the TGH Transplant Institute for more information.

Patient Services

The experts at TGH Advanced Kidney Care diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions including:

We also provide the following services:

• Dialysis
  • Peritonial Dialysis
  • Home Hemodialysis
  • In-center Hemodialysis
• Kidney Transplant Aftercare
• Erythropoietin Injections for Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease

Meet the Doctors

All our physicians are board-certified in internal medicine, and several are also board-certified in nephrology. For convenience, we have two Palm Beach County locations, one in Jupiter and one in West Palm Beach. Our experts provide care locally for patients at Jupiter Medical Center, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, and Good Samaritan Medical Center, and when needed, we provide seamless access to the world-class kidney care at Tampa General Hospital.

David Amrose, MD

David Amrose, MD, is a board-certified nephrologist. He has more than 20 years of experience treating kidney disorders, and he also serves as managing partner of Advanced Kidney Care. Dr. Amrose completed his medical training at George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., then went on to complete his residency at the same school. He fulfilled a fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C.

Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine (Washington, D.C.)
Internship: University of Massachusetts Medical School (Worcester, Mass.)
Residency: University of Massachusetts Medical School (Worcester, Mass.)

Imtiaz M. Ather, MD

Imtiaz M. Ather, MD, is a board-certified nephrologist. He became a doctor of osteopathic medicine at Nova Southeastern University, and completed his residency and a fellowship at the University of Florida.

Dr. Ather has earned several honors and awards, and has also produced numerous articles and presentations. He is a member of the American Society of Nephrology and the American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Ather was also the vice president of the Minority Pre-Professional Science Society at USF, the inaugural president of the Silvagni Academic Society at Nova Southeastern University, and a research assistant at Tampa’s Neurostructural Research Laboratory.

Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.)
Internship: University of Florida (Gainesville, Fla.)
Residency: University of Florida (Gainesville, Fla.)

Kerim Oncu, DO

Kerim Oncu, DO, is a board-certified nephrologist. He has more than 13 years of experience in the practice of nephrology. Dr. Oncu completed his medical training at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, Pa. He interned at North Philadelphia Health Systems, then went on to complete his residency at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Oncu completed a fellowship at the University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City.

Dr. Oncu has published several abstracts and presentations, and he is also a member of the American Society of Nephrology.

Ramon Alberto Ortiz, MD

Ramon Alberto Ortiz, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in nephrology, hypertension, and kidney transplant care. He received his medical degree from Universidad Iberoamericana in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. From there, Dr. Ortiz completed an internship in psychiatry, as well as a residency in internal medicine, at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., before completing his fellowship at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla.

Dr. Ortiz brings more than a decade of professional experience to his role at Tampa General Hospital Advanced Kidney Care. He has served as a general physician at Hospital Ramón de Lara and as a surgery assistant at the Obstetrics, GYN, and Specialties Medical Center, both in Santo Domingo. Dr. Ortiz was also a hospitalist at Florida Flagler Hospital in Palm Coast, Fla., as well as at Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine (Washington, D.C.)
Internship: University of Massachusetts Medical School (Worcester, Mass.)
Residency: University of Massachusetts Medical School (Worcester, Mass.)

Ambassadors to Help You Get Started

If a patient in Palm Beach or Martin County needs more advanced care than can be provided locally, Tampa General Hospital provides world-class care and white glove service. Our goal is to reduce your stress so you can focus on what matters most. A TGH Health Ambassador will handle all the details, whether you need help making an appointment with a specialist, scheduling a test or preparing for surgery and/or an inpatient stay at Tampa General Hospital. Simply give us a call, and we’ll take care of the rest. To connect with a TGH Health Ambassador, dial 561-739-4TGH.

Lynn Stockford, RN, BSN
TGH Health Ambassador

TGH Advanced Kidney Care Locations in Palm Beach County

More TGH Services in Palm Beach County

To learn about the other TGH health care services in Palm Beach County, including cancer care, general and vascular surgery, gastroenterology, concierge primary care, and advanced imaging, visit TGH in the Palm Beaches.