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

Find the Top Acute Kidney Failure Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Acute Kidney Failure near Santa Maria, CA. Of these, 27 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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32 providers found
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine

    Santa Maria Nephrology Medical Group

    1505 Shepard Dr, Ste 103, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arashdeep Poonia is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Poonia is rated as a Distinguished 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and High Potassium Level. Dr. Poonia is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology). Dr. Poonia is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Albert W. Hawkins, MD Private Practice

    1300 E Cypress St, Ste G1, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Hawkins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis C, and Memory Loss. Dr. Hawkins is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Hawkins is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Santa Maria Nephrology Medical Group

    1505 Shepard Dr, Ste 103, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hatem Mezher is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Mezher is rated as an Experienced 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, High Potassium Level, and Acute Kidney Failure. Dr. Mezher is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology). Dr. Mezher is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Neurology & Specialty Care - Dignity Health - Arroyo Grande, CA

    850 Fair Oaks Ave, Suite 220, 
    Arroyo Grande, CA 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Brian Pention is a Board Certified physician who specializes in Nephrology and matters of the kidney. He has more than 24 years of experience. Dr. Penton 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Penton is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology). Dr. Penton is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Fields is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Fields is rated as an Advanced 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 Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

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

    CHC-Santa Maria-Palisade Primary Care

    1510 E. Main St, Ste 104B, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Guerrero is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Guerrero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Arlene C Gonzales M D Inc

    722 E Chapel St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arlene Gonzales is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Gonzales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome.

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

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ijeoma Ofiaeli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Ofiaeli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Stroke, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roman Winter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Winter 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Endoscopy.

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

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elham Novin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Novin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Microdiscectomy.

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

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Yorke is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Yorke is rated as an Experienced 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 Heart Attack, Sepsis, Volkmann Contracture, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Newlander is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Newlander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Acute Cystitis, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

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

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elena Agafonova is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Agafonova is rated as an Experienced 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 Apoplexy, Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

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

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Sandquist is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Sandquist is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Rhabdomyolysis, Acute Adrenal Crisis, Gastrostomy, and Vertebroplasty.

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

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Morningstar Anton is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Anton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meghan Lane is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Lane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Disseminated Tuberculosis, Sepsis, and Volkmann Contracture.

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

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Asad Shah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Shah 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 Ogilvie Syndrome, Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, and Endoscopy.

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

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yosef Diab is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Diab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Sepsis, Hepatorenal Syndrome, and Gastrointestinal Bleeding.

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

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julian Bandura is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Bandura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Acute Pancreatitis.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashley Buchanan is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Buchanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Sepsis, Acute Febrile Neutrophilic Dermatosis, Stroke, and Hip Replacement.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria, 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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