Florida Kidney Physicians – Boca Raton Clinical Research Site

Location & Contact Information

Address: 7781 NW Beacon Square Blvd., Suite 201, Boca Raton, FL 33487

Practice Phone: (561) 989-9070

Research Staff Phone: (888) 219-3294

Fax: (561) 989-0255

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:

  • Amgen- ANCA Vasculitis: A study for patients with chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure.
  • 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.
  • Calliditas: Nef-403 (NefxTend): A study of the efficacy and safety of extended TARPEYO® treatment beyond 9 months in adult patients with Primary IgA Nephropathy.
  • Novartis LNP023K12201: A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of LNP023 in Participants with Active Lupus Nephritis Class III-IV, +/- V
  • Prokidney: A Study of REACT in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Principal Investigators

Dr. Wayne Kotzker, MD

Dr. Wayne Kotzker, MD

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Dr. Kotzker enjoys taking care of patients and is interested in all aspects of Nephrology care. He also holds academic positions at Nova Southeastern University, Florida International University, and Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt School of Medicine.

  • Education: UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
  • Internship and Residency: UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
  • Nephrology Fellowship: University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Marc Richards, MD

Dr. Marc Richards, MD

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Dr. Richards is passionate about medical education, teaching medical students and residents at Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine. He specializes in the management of glomerular diseases and is the director of FKP’s Glomerulonephritis Center of Excellence. He has authored numerous research publications and presented at national conferences, contributing to advancements in kidney care.

  • Education: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
  • Residency: University of North Carolina Hospitals
  • Nephrology Fellowship: University of North Carolina Hospitals, UNC Kidney Center