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

Find the Top Acute Kidney Failure Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 540 doctor with experience in Acute Kidney Failure near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 440 are Experienced, 74 are Advanced and 26 are Distinguished.

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

    Office

    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 565C, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suphamai Bunnapradist is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bunnapradist is rated as a Distinguished 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Acute Kidney Failure, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Referral may be required
    1223 16th Street, Suite 3400, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carl Schulze is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Schulze 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Tubular Necrosis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Schulze is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Phuong-thu Pham is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Magnesium Deficiency, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

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

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 565, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Lum is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lum is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Polycystic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

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

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 565, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Kendrick is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kendrick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2, Liddle Syndrome, Acute Kidney Failure, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Kendrick is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 565, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julie Yabu is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Yabu is rated as a Distinguished 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Liddle Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant.

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

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 565, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Basmah Abdalla is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Abdalla is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2, Liddle Syndrome, Acute Kidney Failure, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

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

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Yao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Yao is rated as an Experienced 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 Coronary Heart Disease, Sitosterolemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Yao is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica

    1250 16th St, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Farid Abdelmalak is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Abdelmalak is rated as an Advanced 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 Pediatric Myocarditis, Acute Kidney Failure, Pneumonia, Sepsis, and Endoscopy.

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

    Santa Monica Hosp Medical Center

    1225 15th St, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Bui is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Bui 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 Cellulitis, Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Fawad Zafarkhan M.D. Inc

    2021 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 710E, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Morris Grabie is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Grabie 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 Necrosis, Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Referral may be required
    2021 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 710E, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Fawad Zafar-Khan is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Zafar-Khan 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Zafar-Khan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Nephrology And Infectious Diseases

    1245 16th St Ste 307, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hamid Hajmomenian is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Hajmomenian 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and High Potassium Level.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    General Practice
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    General Practice

    Marina Women's Medical Group Inc.

    4560 Admiralty Way Ste 303, 
    Marina Del Rey, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Hadadz is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Marina Del Rey, California. Dr. Hadadz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encephalitis, Sepsis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Century City Dialysis

    10630 Santa Monica Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Kamgar is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kamgar 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Lupus Nephritis.

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

    UCLA Health

    200 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste 365-C, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristine Sarmosyan is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Sarmosyan 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Polycystic Kidney Disease. Dr. Sarmosyan is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology). Dr. Sarmosyan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    100 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Niloofar Nobakht is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nobakht is rated as an Advanced 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 Polycystic Kidney Disease, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Acute Kidney Failure.

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

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Reza Khorsan is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Khorsan is rated as an Advanced 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and High Potassium Level.

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

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ray Goshtaseb is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Goshtaseb is rated as an Advanced 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Glomerulonephritis, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

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

    Uti-Ehrlich Medical Group

    100 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 690, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Wilson is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wilson 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 Tubular Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Necrosis.

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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 Santa Monica, 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 Monica, 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 Monica, 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 Monica, 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 Monica, 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 Monica, 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 Monica, 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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