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    MediFind found 232 doctor with experience in Acute Kidney Failure near Richmond, CA. Of these, 193 are Experienced, 35 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    232 providers found
      Maria E. Pagtalunan
      Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
      Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
      2089 Vale Rd., Suite 32, 
      San Pablo, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Maria Pagtalunan is a Nephrologist in San Pablo, California. Dr. Pagtalunan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, High Potassium Level, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Pagtalunan is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
      Nephrology
      Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
      Nephrology

      East Bay Nephrology Medical Group Inc

      2089 Vale Rd, Suite 32, 
      San Pablo, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Monte Wu is a Nephrologist in San Pablo, California. Dr. Wu 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, SVC Obstruction, and May Thurner Syndrome.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
      Nephrology
      Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
      Nephrology

      Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

      400 Parnassus Ave, A632, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (13.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kerry Cho is a Nephrologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Cho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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      Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
      Nephrology
      Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
      Nephrology

      Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center - Nephrology

      901 Nevin Ave, 2nd Floor, 
      Richmond, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

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

      Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
      Nephrology
      Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
      Nephrology

      Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center - Nephrology

      901 Nevin Ave, 2nd Floor, 
      Richmond, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kenneth Chen is a Nephrologist in Richmond, California. Dr. Chen 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), Chronic Kidney Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Richmond Medical Center

      901 Nevin Ave, 3rd Floor, 
      Richmond, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Diana Sweet is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, California. Dr. Sweet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Peptic Ulcer, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Sweet is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center - Hospital Medicine

      901 Nevin Ave, 1st Floor, 
      Richmond, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Hugh Benedict is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, California. Dr. Benedict is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Orbital Cellulitis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Benedict is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Richmond Medical Center

      901 Nevin Ave, 1st Floor, 
      Richmond, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Ryan Rivera is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, California. Dr. Rivera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Stroke, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Coronary Syndrome, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rivera is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Richmond Medical Center

      901 Nevin Avenue, 1st Floor, 
      Richmond, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      David Lew is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, California. Dr. Lew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Acute Coronary Syndrome, and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Lew is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
      Internal Medicine | General Practice
      Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
      Internal Medicine | General Practice

      Richmond Medical Center

      901 Nevin Avenue, 1st Floor, 
      Richmond, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Terrie Rowen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and General Practice in Richmond, California. Dr. Rowen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Pneumonia, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rowen is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
      Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure

      Richmond Medical Center

      901 Nevin Avenue, 2nd Floor, 
      Richmond, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

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

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

      Richmond Medical Center

      901 Nevin Avenue, 3rd Floor, 
      Richmond, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sarah Parsons is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, California. Dr. Parsons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Parsons is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Richmond Medical Center

      901 Nevin Avenue, 3rd Floor, 
      Richmond, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Karimi Gituma is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, California. Dr. Gituma has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Gituma is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Richmond Medical Center

      901 Nevin Avenue, 
      Richmond, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Thomas Kelly is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, California. Dr. Kelly has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Anorexia, Sepsis, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), and Necrotizing Fasciitis. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      1510 4th St 1, 
      Berkeley, CA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bruce Silver is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Silver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Huntington Disease, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, and Alzheimer's Disease.

      Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
      Internal Medicine
      1510 4th St, Suite 1, 
      Berkeley, CA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Behram Soonawala is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Soonawala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
      Internal Medicine
      1510 4th St, Suite 1, 
      Berkeley, CA 
       (4.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hiep Nguyen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Berkeley, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Oliver K. Khakmahd
      Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
      Nephrology | Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
      Nephrology | Internal Medicine

      East Bay Nephrology Medical Group Inc

      350 30th St, Suite 311, 
      Oakland, CA 
       (9.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Oliver Khakmahd is an Internal Medicine provider in Oakland, California. Dr. Khakmahd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are High Potassium Level, Chronic Kidney Disease, SVC Obstruction, and May Thurner Syndrome.

      Steven Katznelson
      Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
      Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

      Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

      1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (11.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven Katznelson is a Nephrologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Katznelson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Katznelson is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
      Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
      2905 Telegraph Ave, 
      Berkeley, CA 
       (7.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ellen Morrissey is a Nephrologist in Berkeley, California. Dr. Morrissey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Glomerulonephritis.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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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