Florida Kidney Physicians Port Charlotte Clinical Research Site

Location & Contact Information

Address: 2852 Tamiami Trl. Suite 1, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

Practice Phone: (941) 505-8720

Research Staff Phone: (888) 219-3294

Fax: (941) 505-8747

Hours: Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Facility features

  • Dedicated research space (located within community-based nephrology clinic) including workstations for study coordinators and monitors
  • Temperature monitored, secured cold storage (refrigerator, freezer)
  • Temperature monitored ambient storage space
  • On-site lab draw and centrifuge
  • Close proximity to ancillary services, including ambulatory surgical center and dialysis units

Clinical trials and services available

We are currently enrolling patients in the following clinical trials:

  • AstraZeneca BaxDuo-Arctic: A study for patients with chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure.
  • AstraZeneca PACIFIC: A long-term study for patients with chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure.
  • Amgen: A trial to evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of Avacopan in subjects with ANCA-associated vasculitis.

Principal Investigators

Rohit Pankhaniya, MD

Rohit Pankhaniya, MD

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Dr. Pankhaniya brings extensive multi-state clinical experience. He is also actively involved in several organizations including the Association of American Physicians of Indian Origin, the American Society of Nephrology, and the Renal Physician Association.

  • Education: Pramushswami Medical College Sardar Patel University, Karamsad, India
  • Internship and Residency: Internal Medicine – Detroit Medical Center Wayne State University
  • Nephrology Fellowship: Henry Ford Hospital