Gates Colbert, MD FASN

Neph Fellowship: I hope everyone had a good match today and is excited about their new Fellows. Baylor University Medical Center matched all our positions. We are very excited to continue to fill our program with great Fellows.

We likely will have to treat IgA patients differently based on their disease timeline. New, flaring patients need upstream treatment, chronic patients that have damage that can’t be unfibrosed need a different therapy plan. There are plenty of patients for all our therapy options. #nephjc

Yes let’s try this new class, give patients a chance to have better outcomes. It won’t work for all, but Nephs need to embrace new therapies if the data matches. #nephjc

I love seeing the Gd IgA going down. Makes me at least feel that we are getting to the root of the problem. Upstream where it counts! #nephjc

Sibe is coming soon in 2026. Days looks great and just need FDA approval. #nephjc

Joining #nephjc tonight post-kidneywk. Great to see a quick turn around on the discussion

Puppies Friday. Kittens Saturday. 🐐 Sunday

Hopefully very very few people are on this for their hypertension treatment. Alpha blocker data is pathetic and comes from the uninspired prescriber. Last resort category. BPH is more likely to

Ask Dr Glassock. He helped orchestrate MOC. And still grandfathered in

Feel empowered! I have “cured”/remissioned several Membranous GN patients with a positive test and Rituximab immediately. So satisfying and you can trend the antiPLA2r levels to make sure you and the patient are on track. Biomarker 🤝

So many people with HTN don’t even have UAs followed. Proteinuria anyone ? #nephjc

The AHA/ACC 2025 Hypertension Guidelines visual abstract — NephJC New updated guidance on hypertension including screening for secondary causes, use of renal denervation, hypertension and pregnancy, risk assessment, monitoring and treatment. Check out this wonderfu...

❤️Check out the VA for the discussion on the AHA/ACC Hypertension Guidelines 9/16/25 at 9pm EST by @sejalplakhani.bsky.social #NephJC #NephSky #MedSky
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Simple and easy. Just need to keep everyone quiet in the room #nephjc

Joining #nephjc to discuss the latest 2025 hypertension guidelines.

Let’s help patients on dialysis therapy keep their coverage they need to get quality care they deserve. #opinion @nkf-professionals.bsky.social @dallasnewsopinion.bsky.social

Sadly in ESRD: High Aldo levels and high Phosphorus levels are associated with mortality and CV events. Trying to lower the levels with meds -> no return.

Need more frequent dialysis and better UF. #Nephjc

Agree practical to choose Spiro 25mg. Less hormone blocking. Less hypotension. Makes prescribers less nervous. #nephjc

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Need to hit up Poes Tavern in Charleston (Sullivan island) for lunch!

Gates Colbert joining #NephJC. Haven’t read the book yet so looking forward to learning from your cliffnotes. I have seen TB in the ureter and bladder, it can go anywhere!

We had a great @DallasCMS Medical Student Mixer this weekend. Glad to have @texmed President Jay Shah MD join us. @UTSWMedCenter @TAMUmedicine

Also why are ASN not NKF not involved ?

Go low, not No. 😂

So much hidden ckd out there. Luckily most of them should be getting RAASi and SGLT2i even if the prescribers don’t recognize the benefit

Combo pills are back ! We need better pricing in Edarbychlor! Going to be a debate on alcohol intake, lots of wine lovers everywhere.

A highlight of the conference was the session on August 3rd, “Understanding Post-Transplant Surveillance Through Patient Eyes.” This educational session explored transplant monitoring from the patient perspective, featuring insights from renal professionals and patients.

Enjoyed working with @kidneyfund.bsky.social and @nateragenetics to hear the patient voice and perspective on transplant monitoring at WTC. Awesome panel including Daniel with a 9yr going strong pediatric transplant 💪🏻

I remember reading the SDN doom and gloom when I was a Fellow. Except now it’s hard to even hire anybody. I think every single group in DFW is hiring. And we have at least 250 MD Nephs in DFW.

But the struggles are real in getting the $ rewards for the hard work & over and above care we provide.

I’m getting Cr and Cystatin levels regularly in CKD clinic. Especially if I think the Cr is unreliable. Cystatin levels have made a difference in getting some clarity on a diagnosis. #NephJC

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