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

Find the Top Acute Kidney Failure Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 171 doctor with experience in Acute Kidney Failure near laguna beach, CA. Of these, 151 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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171 providers found
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bassam Bilal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Bilal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hypertension. Dr. Bilal is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology
    Referral may be required
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 250, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    May Chen is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished 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), Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Acute Tubular Necrosis. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Referral may be required
    30230 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 200, 
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Pang is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in San Juan Capistrano, California. Dr. Pang is rated as a Distinguished 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 Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Necrosis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mehrnaz Jamali MD Inc

    26671 Aliso Creek Rd, 
    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehrnaz Jamali is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. Jamali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Unstable Angina, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jamali is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Providence Mission Hospital

    31872 Coast Hwy, 
    Laguna Beach, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Payam Rohani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Rohani 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 COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Sepsis, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

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

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wei Lau is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Lau is rated as an Advanced 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrectomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Lau is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology.

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

    Newport Center Medical Group

    400 Newport Center Dr Ste 504, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bradley Kays is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Kays is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bowel, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Kays is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Saddleback Medical Group

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maziar Zamani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Zamani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Zamani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zamani is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Gary L. Sugarman M.D. Inc.

    25411 Cabot Rd Ste 105, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Afsaneh Haftbaradaran-Mohammadi is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Haftbaradaran-Mohammadi is rated as an Advanced 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Necrosis, and Diabetic Nephropathy.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Referral may be required
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 250, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Habib Azad is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Azad 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), Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Azad is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CHOC Children's At Mission Hospital

    27700 Medical Center Rd, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Finlayson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Finlayson 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Family Medicine

    Moulton Family Medical Group Inc

    24432 Muirlands Blvd, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adel Boutros is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Boutros is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Boutros is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Rai-Laguna Canyon-Irvine

    16255 Laguna Canyon Rd, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Azita Mesbah is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Mesbah is rated as an Advanced 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Necrosis.

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

    Hoag Hospital Irvine

    16200 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Liao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Liao 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 Pneumonia, Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Hoag Hospital Irvine

    16200 Sand Canyon Ave, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ewa Kontny is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Kontny is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yongen Chang is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Lupus Nephritis, Nephrosclerosis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Chang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology.

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

    Ratnaja Katneni MD Inc

    20241 SW Birch St Ste 104, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ratnaja Katneni is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Katneni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Tubular Necrosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Referral may be required
    22621 Lake Forest Drive, Suite D1, 
    Lake Forest, CA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steve Tran is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Lake Forest, California. Dr. Tran 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 Acute Tubular Necrosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Acute Kidney Failure. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MemorialCare Medical Group 55+ (Laguna Woods)

    24268 El Toro Rd, 
    Laguna Woods, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kien-an Duong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Woods, California. Dr. Duong 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Duong is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Hospitalist Associates Of Saddleback

    23961 Calle De La Magdalena Ste 426, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ali Tabatabai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Tabatabai is rated as an Experienced 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 Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Myositis, Narcolepsy, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Tabatabai is currently accepting new patients.

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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 laguna beach, 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 laguna beach, 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 laguna beach, 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 laguna beach, 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 laguna beach, 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 laguna beach, 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 laguna beach, 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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