Karla

Karla is a Medical Assistant and patient intake specialist at Kidney Care Medical Center in Edinburg, TX, where she helps start each visit on the right foot for adults with kidney and blood pressure concerns. Karla gathers medical histories, updates medications, checks vital signs, and prepares patients for their conversations with the nephrology providers.

With a gentle and organized approach, Karla creates space for patients to share new symptoms, recent hospital stays, or changes in their daily routine that might affect their kidneys. She knows that small details, such as changes in swelling, appetite, or urine output, can be important for the care team, and she works carefully to capture this information in a clear and respectful way.

Karla communicates in both English and Spanish and is attentive to the worries many patients have when facing possible dialysis, worsening kidney function, or complicated medication lists. By listening closely and explaining each step of the intake process, she helps patients feel more relaxed and ready to focus on their visit with the provider.