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

Find the Top Acute Kidney Failure Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Acute Kidney Failure near Paradise, CA. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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33 providers found
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Referral may be required

    Richard P. Defrancisci M.D. Inc.

    5125 Skyway, 
    Paradise, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Bashir is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Paradise, California. Dr. Bashir is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Nephrosclerosis.

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

    Richard P. Defrancisci M.D. Inc.

    5125 Skyway, 
    Paradise, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joan Harter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Paradise, California. Dr. Harter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adrenal Cancer, Chronic Pain, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Headache. Dr. Harter is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    6470 Pentz Rd Ste B, 
    Paradise, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Thorp is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Paradise, California. Dr. Thorp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Thorp is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    6470 Pentz Rd, 
    Paradise, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Turner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Paradise, California. Dr. Turner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphangitis, Schnitzler Syndrome, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Infant Hyperglycemia.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine
    6470 Pentz Rd, Suite B, 
    Paradise, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Brinckerhoff is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Paradise, California. Dr. Brinckerhoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Thrombocythemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

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

    D Larry Miller M D A Professional Corp

    6585 Clark Rd Ste 440, 
    Paradise, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dwight Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Paradise, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Pericarditis, and Bullae.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1058 Mangrove Ave Ste 2, 
    Chico, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Sibal is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Sibal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine

    Steven K Sterzer MD Inc

    24 Hanover Ln Ste A, 
    Chico, CA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nasrin Ashouian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Ashouian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Peptic Ulcer.

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

    North Valley Endoscopy Center

    888 Lakeside Vlg Cmns, 
    Chico, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kurt Bower is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Bower is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Tension Headache, Vertigo, and Fainting.

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

    Ampla Health Chico Medical Dental & Pediatrics

    680 Cohasset Rd, 
    Chico, CA 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sartaj Sandhu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Sandhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Sandhu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Enloe Health

    Chico, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

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

    Enloe Health

    Chico, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward O'regan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chico, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. O'regan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Enloe Health

    Chico, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Wilson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Enloe Health

    Chico, CA 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Srinivas Pulagam is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Pulagam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Pulagam is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1423 Magnolia Ave, 
    Chico, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Maiorano is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Maiorano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Jaundice, Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    1423 Magnolia Ave, 
    Chico, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francisco Alvarez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Alvarez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Ventricular Tachycardia, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    1423 Magnolia Ave, 
    Chico, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vikram Reddy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Referral may be required

    Mona I Sarbu

    3011 Ceres Ave Ste 100, 
    Chico, CA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mona Sarbu is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Sarbu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Referral may be required

    Mona I Sarbu

    3011 Ceres Ave Ste 100, 
    Chico, CA 
     (14.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jon Ferguson is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Ferguson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Renovascular Hypertension.

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

    Mangrove Medical Group

    1040 Mangrove Ave, 
    Chico, CA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Randall Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chico, California. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tracheitis, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Paradise, 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 Paradise, 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 Paradise, 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 Paradise, 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 Paradise, 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 Paradise, 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 Paradise, 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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