James W. Loewenherz, MD, FACP, FASN

Chief of Nephrology, South Miami Hospital, Baptist Health System South Florida

Bio

Dr. James William Loewenherz is a renowned nephrologist in Miami, FL with affiliations in hospitals across South Florida. Currently, Dr. Loewenherz services hospitals that join part of the Baptist Health System of South Florida and services primary patients that visit his private practice. Dr. Loewenherz began his career in internal medicine before moving into the field of nephrology where he has been for over 40 years. Among his specialties are treating ailments of hypertension, kidney stones, kidney failure, and dialysis treatments.

Dr. Loewenherz earned a BA in chemistry from Earlham College in 1974. He then enrolled at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois where he earned a MD in 1977. Upon graduating, Dr. Loewenherz completed a medical internship at the University of Miami from 1977 to 1978 before beginning his residency in internal medicine. In 1980, he began a fellowship to specialize in nephrology and completed the program in 1982.

Dr. Loewenherz is a FAA commercial pilot. In his free time, Dr. Loewenherz enjoys photography, traveling, sailing, boating, and community engagement.