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Oscar Garcia Valencia, M.D.
Nephrology (Kidneys)
Appointment Information
La Crosse, WI
Clinic
800 West Ave. S., La Crosse, WI 54601Provider's Bio
I believe in providing comprehensive, patient-centered kidney care that combines clinical excellence, preventive strategies and clear communication. My approach focuses on early identification and management of kidney disease, slowing disease progression, reducing complications and improving quality of life. Through shared decision-making and collaboration with other providers, I strive to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes while respecting their values and goals of care.
Training & Credentials
Education
- Tecnológico de Monterrey
Residency
- Internal Medicine, University of Miami
Fellowships
- Nephrology, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
- Transplant Nephrology, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
Certifications
- Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology
- Internal medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Nephrology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Memberships
- American Society of Nephrology
- American Society of Transplantation
- International Society of Nephrology
- National Kidney Foundation
- Renal Physicians Association
Academic Appointment
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Special Interests
- Electrolyte disorders
- High blood pressure
- Kidney disease
- Kidney transplantation
Research & Publications
- Delayed graft function and long-term outcomes after deceased donor kidney transplantation: insights from mate-kidney analysis, June 2026.
- Protocol-constrained AI enhances tacrolimus dosing accuracy in kidney transplant care, May 2026.
- Deceased donor kidney transplantation versus continued dialysis among patients aged 75 years or older: A target trial emulation, May 2026.
- Plasma metabolites, blood-borne microvesicles, and history of preeclampsia as predictors of coronary artery calcification in postmenopausal women, April 2026.
- Generative AI and large language model evaluation of kidney donation websites: Benchmarking health literacy, sentiment, and digital engagement to optimize donor recruitment, March 2026.