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James W. Loewenherz MD, FACP, FASN

Nephrology
Miami, Florida

James W. Loewenherz, MD, FACP, FASN, is a Florida physician in nephrology and internal medicine whose career began in 1977. His professional responsibilities include medical student education, hospital medical directorships and aviation medical examinations. He is an associate professor of medicine, medical director of hyperbaric medicine at Mariners Hospital in Tavernier, and medical director of dialysis at South Miami Hospital. A senior FAA aviation medical examiner with HIMS responsibilities, Dr. Loewenherz examines pilots for fitness to fly. His postgraduate training includes residency and fellowship at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital.

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Specialty Nephrology
Industry Health Services
Organization James W. Loewenherz MD
Location Miami, Florida

About James W. Loewenherz MD, FACP, FASN

I am James W. Loewenherz, MD, FACP, FASN, a Florida physician whose work spans nephrology, internal medicine, medical education and aviation medical examinations. Practicing since 1977, I remain active in patient care and in teaching medical students in academic and clinical settings. As an associate professor of medicine, I continue to enjoy the connection between clinical practice and medical education.

I serve as medical director of hyperbaric medicine at Mariners Hospital in Tavernier, Florida, and medical director of dialysis at South Miami Hospital in South Miami, Florida. I am also a senior Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aviation medical examiner with HIMS responsibilities, examining pilots for fitness to fly. I earned my MD at Rosalind Franklin and completed my residency and fellowship at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. My professional focus is continuing the clinical and educational work in which I remain actively engaged.


Career Accomplishments

  • Dr. James W. Loewenherz has developed a distinguished medical career encompassing nephrology, internal medicine, critical care, hyperbaric medicine, and academic education. His leadership responsibilities include serving as Chief of Nephrology at South Miami Hospital, medical director roles within Baptist Health, and teaching medical students at Florida International University's Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. In addition to his published medical research, he contributes to institutional leadership through the FIU Foundation Board of Directors and its Foundation Health Committee and Investment Sub-Committee.

Press & Recognition

Professional Career

Baptist Health Mariners Hospital in Tavernier, Florida

Serves as medical director of hyperbaric medicine

United States of America

South Miami Hospital

Medical director of dialysis

United States of America

Baptist Health South Miami Hospital

Board of Directors

United States of America

Education & Training

Chemistry

Education Level: B.A.

Institution: Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana

United States of America

M.D.

Education Level: M.D.

Institution: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

United States of America

Internal Medicine

Education Level: Residency

Institution: University of Miami in Miami, Florida

United States of America

Nephrology

Education Level: Fellowship

Institution: University of Miami in Miami, Florida

United States of America

Published Works

  • Pathophysiology and Treatment of Decompression Sickness and Gas Embolism — 1992
    Author: James W. Loewenherz, MD Volume 79, Issue 9, pages 620–624 View Publication
  • Association of Contrast and Acute Kidney Injury in the Critically Ill: A Propensity-Matched Study — 2020
    Co-author: James W. Loewenherz, MD Journal: CHEST, Volume 157, Issue 4, pages 866–876 View Publication

Professional Affiliations

  • Florida International University Foundation Board
    Member

Honors & Awards

  • Elected as regional representative to the Governor of the Florida Chapter of the American College of Physicians — 2000
  • Elected to Fellowship in the American College of Physicians — 1989
  • Graduated with Honors in Chemistry, Earlham College — 1974

Community Service

  • Contributes to healthcare leadership and higher education across the region
PROFILE SUMMARY

Professional Summary

James W. Loewenherz, MD, FACP, FASN, is a Florida physician in nephrology and internal medicine whose career began in 1977. His professional responsibilities include medical student education, hospital medical directorships and aviation medical examinations. He is an associate professor of medicine, medical director of hyperbaric medicine at Mariners Hospital in Tavernier, and medical director of dialysis at South Miami Hospital. A senior FAA aviation medical examiner with HIMS responsibilities, Dr. Loewenherz examines pilots for fitness to fly. His postgraduate training includes residency and fellowship at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital.

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