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February Newsletter 2026
Practice Updates
Upcoming Office Closures:
February 6, 2026 (Staff Development Day)
February 16, 2026 (Holiday)
Please note that you can reach our office on February 6th by calling 702-877-1887.
KSOSN Office Hours are Mon-Thur 8:00a – 5:00p. Fri 8:00a to 12:00p.
Surgical Center Hours are Mon-Sat 7:30a – 4:30p.
Celebrating 50 Years of Caring for Our Community 1976–2026
This year marks an incredible milestone for Kidney Specialists of Southern Nevada (KSOSN): 50 years of serving our community with compassionate, high-quality kidney care! Founded in 1976 in Las Vegas by Allen Busby, MD, KSOSN began with a simple, but powerful vision: ensuring quality kidney care for everyone. Nearly five decades later, that vision continues to guide everything we do.
Today, KSOSN is proud to be one of the region’s most comprehensive nephrology practices, caring for patients across seven offices in Las Vegas, Henderson, and Pahrump, including two Ambulatory Surgical Centers, supported by a dedicated team of 41 physicians, 25 advanced practitioners, and nearly 100 support staff. Together, we deliver innovative, patient-focused care designed to slow the progression of kidney disease and enhance quality of life.
KSOSN remains committed to staying on the leading edge of medicine. Our nephrologists maintain memberships in national and international medical associations, utilize advanced electronic health record systems, and actively contribute to the future of nephrology by mentoring medical students and resident physicians. We are honored to serve on academic faculty at institutions including UMC of Southern Nevada, University of Nevada School of Medicine, Valley Hospital Medical Center, and Touro University.
Most importantly, this milestone would not be possible without our patients, caregivers, physicians, staff, and community partners. You are the heart of KSOSN, and your trust inspires us every day. As we celebrate 50 years of kidney care excellence, we look forward to continuing our legacy, supporting our community, advancing kidney health, and improving lives for generations to come.
Here’s to the next 50 years!
Kidney Health Tip of the Month
Eat kidney-friendly foods. Focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins while limiting salt and processed foods.
Educational Spotlight
Heart and Kidney Journey
Your heart and kidneys work as a team. When one is stressed, the other feels it too. This month, we’re focusing on simple, meaningful ways to protect both your heart and kidney health, no matter where you are in your care journey.
For Nephrology Patients:
Keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range is one of the most powerful ways to slow kidney disease progression. Taking medications as prescribed, watching sodium intake, and staying active can help protect your kidneys and reduce strain on your heart.
For Dialysis Patients:
Fluid balance plays a major role in heart health. Too much fluid can strain your heart and lead to shortness of breath or swelling. Following fluid goals, watching salt intake, and attending all treatments help support your heart between dialysis sessions
For Transplant Patients:
Protecting your heart is key to protecting your transplanted kidney. Maintaining healthy blood pressure, managing cholesterol, staying active, and taking anti-rejection medications as prescribed all help keep your heart and kidneys strong.
Remember: Small daily choices add up. Your care team is here to support you every step of the way because a healthy heart helps protect healthy kidneys.
Kidney Friendly Recipe of the Month
Broccoli and Apple Salad
Ingredients
Yield: serves 8
- 3/4 cup low fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 medium apple
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
- 1/4 cup walnuts
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories 160
- Carbohydrates 18 g
- Protein 4 g
- Sodium 63 mg
- Potassium 220 mg
- Phosphorus 74 mg
Preparation
- Trim and cut broccoli florets into small bite size pieces. Dice unpeeled apple into small bite size pieces. Chop the fresh parsley.
- In a large bowl whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, vinegar and parsley.
- Add the remaining ingredients and coat with the yogurt mixture. Refrigerate to chill and let the flavors combine. Stir immediately before serving.
CKD non-dialysis, Diabetes, Dialysis, Lower Protein, Vegetarian
Resource: Broccoli and Apple Salad
Meet Our Care Team
Dr. Marwah Al-Khazaali, M.D.
Specialty: Nephrologist
Marwah’s father inspired her to become a physician because of how much selfless sacrifices he made for his patients. She worked with Nephrologists at KSOSN during her residency and they influenced her to choose her dream career in Nephrology. She is passionate about taking care of kidney disease patients because of the complexity of their clinical care and the multidisciplinary approach of nephrology and how nephrologist play a vital role in managing kidney disease patients while still using out internal medicine expertise. She likes to listen to patients and their families’ concerns and believes they have the right to understand what is going on with their body and health and she has been devoted to achieving that in her daily clinical practice. Marwah likes to build a trustful relationship with her patients by listening to them and helping them make an informed decision.
Marwah joined KSOSN as it has the most talented and devoted nephrologists who come from different backgrounds to work as one team. KSOSN offices are distributed across the Valley so patients can be seen at the convenient proximity of their homes wherever they are. She is excited about what is coming into the nephrology field. It is evolving and with close patient follow up, she believes she can slow the progression of kidney disease and offer patients a better quality of life. She loves all aspects of Nephrology and enjoys taking care of acute kidney disease in the ICU settings as well as peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis.
She first moved to Las Vegas for the UNLV residency program with her husband and fell in love with the city from the first moment as everything is so unique about Vegas. Sunny weather and dry heat are a plus here for someone who grew up in Iraq. She is married and has a daughter. She loves to travel with her husband and daughter to explore new places. She enjoys swimming, biking, hiking, and trying new recipes.
Carrie Johns
Credentialing Coordinator
What’s a fun or surprising fact about you that most people don’t know?
When I was in high school, I was picked to be an ambassador for the United States with 20 other students and spent a summer in Washington DC and then went to Europe to 6 countries (Switzerland, Austria, Spain, France, Italy, Yugoslavia) and stayed with families in Austria, Spain, and France.
What’s a hobby or activity you enjoy outside of work?
Anything crafty. Trying to crochet now (I have mastered one long row that looks like a snake).
What’s something that always makes you smile?
A good day at work, my kids, my animals, and most of all my granddaughters.
Words of Encouragment
Your courage matters.
Facing kidney challenges takes strength, and you’re showing it every day.
Celebrating Together
In December 2025, the KSOSN team came together to celebrate another successful year at our annual party, and it was truly a night to remember!
Team members from across KSOSN joined in for an evening filled with laughter, great conversation, and well-deserved celebration. It was wonderful to see our providers and colleagues step away from the day-to-day and enjoy time together, strengthening the connections that make our team so special. Moments like this remind us that while our work is centered on caring for others, it’s just as important to celebrate one another. The energy, camaraderie, and shared memories from the evening reflect the teamwork and culture that define KSOSN.
This past December, the KSOSN team gathered to reflect on an incredible year and celebrate everything we accomplished together. It was a meaningful opportunity to recognize our collective successes, strengthen connections, and enjoy time together outside of our daily routines.
The celebration was filled with festive holiday activities, fun games, friendly contests, special awards, and even karaoke, which brought plenty of laughter and unforgettable moments. From cheering each other on during the games to applauding award recipients and singing along during karaoke, the event truly captured the energy, camaraderie, and joy of our KSOSN culture.
Coming together to celebrate our achievements reminds us of how much we can accomplish as one team. We’re proud of the hard work, commitment, and passion that each person brings to KSOSN, and we look forward to building on this momentum in the year ahead together.
Stay Informed. Stay Empowered.
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