Gates Colbert, MD

Nephrologist & AHSCP Hypertension Specialist. BUMC Nephrology Co-PD. Active in Healthcare Advocacy, Research, and Kidney Care. #NephJC #NSMC

[Gates Colbert, MD @DoctorGates]

We had a great time leading the Clinical Session at RPA 2026 today @NephroShah. Thank you @KatieKwonMD for inviting us and @brian_rifkin for leading with #NephJC content creation.

[Gates Colbert, MD @DoctorGates]

@hswapnil @NephRodby @kidney_boy Very much dislike. Will ignore it as long as possible.

[Gates Colbert, MD @DoctorGates]

@michaelturk6 @michaelturk6 after reading the latest AJKD for May, I think I agree with you. Could do one oral treatment and Rituximab 2x per year

[Gates Colbert, MD @DoctorGates]

I have a 25 yo M with Minimal Change Disease and egr 100, but UPC 2.9 g. He does not want a complicated regimen and likely will only commit to 1 pill per
day. What are you choosing ?

[Edgar V. Lerma 🇵🇭 @edgarvlermamd]

Hypertension and CKD ca. 2026 from @indianjnephrol @DoctorGates @AnnaGaddy @AnandhUrmila
#Nephpearls

👉 https://t.co/yOMNJWXdU8

[Gates Colbert, MD @DoctorGates]

@kidney_boy It’s incredible news for patients! The loss of medical directorships and JV partnerships for nephrology practices will become a real workforce issue as an unintended result. @RPANephrology

[Gates Colbert, MD @DoctorGates]

@collazor1 Glad to see another option. But 7 tabs is a lot to consume daily. All while on fluid restrictions 😬

[Brian Rifkin, MD @brian_rifkin]

@NephroSeeker @DrAkshayaJ #RPA26 #NephJC
GLP1 tidal wave 2005-2025
FLOW = improved MAKE endpoints
Mechanisms remain uncertain (but they work 🤷)
REMODEL AND SURPASS CVOT may elucidate this further
Orals are now available (no CKD indication yet)
@DoctorGates

[Gates Colbert, MD @DoctorGates]

@SWadhwaniMD Such a sigh of relief for those patients waiting and Travere science proving their outcomes. Let’s get to work Rx.

[Gates Colbert, MD @DoctorGates]

@NephJC Great thread in the new format #nephjc

[Gates Colbert, MD @DoctorGates]

Yesterday I asked MS4 graduating medical students at a forum if they thought AI was a tool or threat to healthcare and their careers?

Overwhelming these physicians cheered TOOL! 🔨

Interesting to hear the perspective of those with the most at risk but also ready to implement.

[Gates Colbert, MD @DoctorGates]

@kidney_boy @rmohty @GlassockJ ABIM has so much money to pump into UptoDate for their exams, it will
Probably stay afloat. But not source of choice for rounding and learning.

[Lucid™ @cammakingminds]

If you are using the earth as a reference frame, the moon is actually doing a close flyby of Artemis II.

[Gates Colbert, MD @DoctorGates]

@edgarvlermamd @Kidney_Int @BradRovin Drastically needed update

[Gates Colbert, MD @DoctorGates]

Today is #WorldKidneyDay! We continue to advance and use the tools to help our patients live a better life.

[DeeMagicGurl @DeeMagicGurl]

Instead of a CEO eating a hamburger, I’d like to watch the @southwestair CEO find a $39 flight.

[Gates Colbert, MD @DoctorGates]

Looking forward to being a voice for our Dallas medical community in 2026. 👨‍⚕️

@DallasCMS @texmed

[UTSW Nephrology @UTSWNephrology]

We are so proud to celebrate our alum, Dr. Gates Colbert, on his installation as the 143rd President of the Dallas County Medical Society.

From fellowship at @UTSWNephrology to leading one of the nation’s largest county medical societies.

Congratulations, @DoctorGates ! 💙🩺

[Gates Colbert, MD @DoctorGates]

@UTSWNephrology Thank you to my UTSW mentors and colleagues! I’m a proud Neph alumnus and look forward to the challenges ahead.

[Gates Colbert, MD @DoctorGates]

Great to see a kidney centric Super Bowl ad. We need more UACR screening. Any positive result is a warning ⚠️. Even my son was interested #SuperBowlLX