About
Dr. Yehia Abdelwahed has practiced nephrology in Palm Beach since 2013. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Miami – Palm Beach Campus. He then earned his nephrology fellowship at Jackson Memorial Hospital. He holds board certification in both internal medicine and nephrology. His clinical focus centers on slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease and managing hypertension. Dr. Abdelwahed also teaches with the University of Miami residency program, helping train the next generation of physicians. The nephrology division he leads collaborates with the advanced heart failure and cardiothoracic teams at JFK Medical Center on complex cases.
Education & Training
Residency
Internal Medicine Residency, University of Miami – Palm Beach Campus
Fellowship
Nephrology Fellowship, Jackson Memorial Hospital
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Abdelwahed right for?
Dr. Abdelwahed is a strong fit for adults managing chronic kidney disease or hypertension. Patients with complex renal conditions benefit from his decade-plus of nephrology experience. Those needing coordinated care between nephrology and cardiothoracic teams find his hospital collaborations valuable. He also serves patients who want a physician active in academic medicine and current clinical training.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Abdelwahed focuses on chronic kidney disease and hypertension. He works to slow CKD progression and manage blood pressure in patients with renal involvement. His nephrology division also collaborates with heart failure and cardiothoracic specialists at JFK Medical Center for complex cases.
Yes. Dr. Abdelwahed holds board certification in both internal medicine and nephrology. He earned these certifications after completing his residency and fellowship training.
Dr. Abdelwahed completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Miami – Palm Beach Campus. He then completed a nephrology fellowship at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Abdelwahed has practiced nephrology in the Palm Beach area since 2013. That gives him over a decade of regional clinical experience in nephrology and internal medicine.
Yes. Dr. Abdelwahed teaches with the University of Miami residency program. He actively helps train physicians currently completing their internal medicine residency.
Dr. Abdelwahed's nephrology division collaborates with the advanced heart failure and cardiothoracic teams at JFK Medical Center. This makes him well-suited for patients whose kidney disease intersects with cardiovascular conditions.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026