The 20 Best Acute Kidney Failure Doctors Near Me in Palmdale, CA

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The 20 Best Acute Kidney Failure Doctors near Palmdale, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Acute Kidney Failure near Palmdale, CA. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology

    Ave. Meridien Medical Group Inc.

    1007 W Avenue M14 Ste B1, 
    Palmdale, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Hilary is a Nephrologist in Palmdale, California. Dr. Hilary is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine

    Vinay Sunku MD Inc

    43932 15th St W, 
    Lancaster, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vinay Sunku is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Endocrinologist in Lancaster, California. Dr. Sunku has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Family Medicine

    Optum California-My Skin Dermatology

    38460 5th St W, 
    Palmdale, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gonzalo Martinez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Palmdale, California. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypervitaminosis D, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine
    540 W Palmdale Blvd, B, 
    Palmdale, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kain Kumar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palmdale, California. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine

    Palmdale Regional Medical Center

    38600 Medical Center Dr, 
    Palmdale, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Balaji Ramasamy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palmdale, California. Dr. Ramasamy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine

    Palmdale Regional Medical Center

    38600 Medical Center Dr, 
    Palmdale, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Junaid Fitter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palmdale, California. Dr. Fitter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine

    Palmdale Regional Medical Center

    38600 Medical Center Dr, 
    Palmdale, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joan Chapman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palmdale, California. Dr. Chapman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Apoplexy, Gitelman Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine

    Palmdale Regional Medical Center

    38600 Medical Center Dr, 
    Palmdale, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sonia Sethi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palmdale, California. Dr. Sethi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Nicolaides-Baraitser Syndrome, Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine

    Palmdale Regional Medical Center

    38600 Medical Center Dr, 
    Palmdale, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tammy Issa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palmdale, California. Dr. Issa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Acute Coronary Syndrome, and Acute Kidney Failure.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1206 W Avenue J Ste 100, 
    Lancaster, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Xiao Wan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lancaster, California. Dr. Wan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Hospital Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Hospital Medicine

    Antelope Valley Medical Center

    1600 W Avenue J, 
    Lancaster, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Atef Mousa is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Lancaster, California. Dr. Mousa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ascites, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine

    Antelope Valley Medical Center

    1600 W Avenue J, 
    Lancaster, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ferdinand Panoussi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lancaster, California. Dr. Panoussi has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Abraham Paykar MD Inc

    1601 W Avenue J Ste 203, 
    Lancaster, CA 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abraham Paykar is a Nephrologist in Lancaster, California. Dr. Paykar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Kaiser Permanente Antelope Valley Medical Offices

    615 W Avenue L, 
    Lancaster, CA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Deepthi Karanam is a Nephrologist in Lancaster, California. Dr. Karanam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Karanam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine

    High Desert Medical Group

    43839 15th St W, 
    Lancaster, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Denis Latuno is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lancaster, California. Dr. Latuno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Prothrombin Deficiency, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine

    High Desert Medical Group

    43839 15th St W, 
    Lancaster, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mihir Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lancaster, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Purpura.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Family Medicine

    High Desert Medical Group

    43839 15th St W, 
    Lancaster, CA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicole Winner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lancaster, California. Dr. Winner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Otitis, Sciatica, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine
    44215 15th St W, Suite # 307, 
    Lancaster, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kumarasamy Sivakumar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lancaster, California. Dr. Sivakumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Status Epilepticus, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1206 W Avenue J Ste 100, 
    Lancaster, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Teotico is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lancaster, California. Dr. Teotico is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Kidney Failure, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1206 W Avenue J Ste 100, 
    Lancaster, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hany Messeh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lancaster, California. Dr. Messeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Stroke, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Acute Kidney Failure?

    Acute kidney failure is the rapid (less than 2 days) loss of your kidneys' ability to remove waste and help balance fluids and electrolytes in your body.

    When should I see an Acute Kidney Failure doctor near Palmdale, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Acute Kidney Failure doctor near Palmdale, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Acute Kidney Failure doctors near Palmdale, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Acute Kidney Failure doctors near Palmdale, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Acute Kidney Failure doctor near Palmdale, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Acute Kidney Failure doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Acute Kidney Failure doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Acute Kidney Failure doctor near Palmdale, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Acute Kidney Failure doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Acute Kidney Failure doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Acute Kidney Failure doctors near Palmdale, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Acute Kidney Failure doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Acute Kidney Failure doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Acute Kidney Failure doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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