Center Overview

South Florida Research Institute (SFRI) is an independent clinical research site integrated with a large Internal Medicine/Nephrology private practice, and a network of over 20 physicians in private practice. SFRI has access to a database of over 10,000 active patients in the following fields:

• Nephrology
• Internal Medicine
• Neurology
• Cardiovascular
• Endocrinology
• Plastic Surgery

SFRI is composed of qualified Investigators, nurses, and study coordinators with over 25 years of combined clinical research experience. SFRI is committed to deliver efficient and timely clinical data in adherence with FDA regulations and GCP guidelines. In addition, our computerized system, and customized software efficiently helps track recruitment, patient appointments, study visits and financial records.

Clinical Research Experience

We have conducted clinical trials for over 10 years under the name of South Florida Nephrology Associates. Due to our success, we decided to incorporate other physicians in the area with other clinical specialties to our research network. In order to do so, our name has changed to South Florida Research Institute.

Special areas of interest:

• Our areas of interest are but are not limited to the ones listed below:
  • Nephrology: Anemia, hyperphosphatemia, CKD, hemodialysis, metabolic bone disease, ADH syndrome
  • Cardiology: Hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, CHF, angina, hyperlipidemia
  • Endocrinology: Diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis
  • Musculoskeletal: Osteoarthritis
  • Neurology: Peripheral neuropathy, post-herpetic neuralgia, headaches
  • Respiratory: asthma, bronchitis, COPD
  • Dermatology: cosmetic related research

Facility Description

The institute is located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, next to Florida Medical Center. It is just 15 minutes away from Ft. Lauderdale International Airport.

SFRI offers ample monitoring space, a secure, locked, limited access drug storage area, treatment rooms, regulatory, coordinating and business offices, and onsite file storage.

Investigator Experience

Robert Geronemus, MD, Principal Investigator
Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Began Research in 1986

Edouard Martin, MD, Principal Investigator
Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Began Research in 1986

Diego Echeverri, MD, Principal Investigator
Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Began Research in 1986

Mark Russo, MD, Principal Investigator
Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Began Research in 2000

Oscar Mendez, MD, Principal Investigator
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Began Research in 2006

Kenneth Tourgeman, MD, Sub-Investigator
Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Began Research in 2003

Each specialty division of SFRI includes experienced board-certified investigators and sub-investigators.

Staff Expertise

Our 3 full time research coordinators and research assistant have experience in Phase II to IV clinical trials. The research coordinators include foreign medical graduates and a nurse. In addition, SFRI provides industry related education in an ongoing basis.

Patient Demographics

Our geographic area is comprised by a wide range of age, gender, and ethnic background. Our population is mainly adult over 45 years old.

Other Information

We are able to use Central IRB, which ensures a quick turnaround of documents.

Contact Information

Paola Casanova
Director of Clinical Research
South Florida Research Institute
2951 NW 49th Avenue, Suite 101
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313
USA
Phone: 954-739-4474 ext 1480
Fax: 954-733-9293
EMail: paola.casanova@sfriresearch.com

If you are interested in contacting this center to discuss placing a clinical trial there, please complete and send the E-mail form below. A representative from the research center will then follow up with you.