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

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 254 doctor with experience in Acute Kidney Failure near porter ranch, CA. Of these, 212 are Experienced, 30 are Advanced and 12 are Distinguished.

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

    Office

    15451 San Fernando Mission Blvd, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Faraz Ali is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Pernicious Anemia. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Rachman Medical Group

    7601 Canby Ave, 
    Reseda, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ilya Rachman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Reseda, California. Dr. Rachman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Rachman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rachman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Providence Holy Cross Medical Center

    15031 Rinaldi St, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jaganath Naidu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Naidu 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 Pneumonia, Sepsis, Rhabdomyolysis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Naidu is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Family Medicine

    Tigalat Shalita, DO Private Practice

    7230 Medical Center Dr, Ste 202, 
    West Hills, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tigalat Shalita is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Hills, California. Dr. Shalita is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 66 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Necrosis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shalita is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Shalita is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Christopher R Buttelman, MD Private Practice

    17075 Devonshire St, 209, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Buttelman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Buttelman 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 Ascites, Budd-Chiari Syndrome, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Buttelman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Merlyn M Asuncion, MD Private Practice

    17075 Devonshire Blvd, Ste 305, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Merlyn Asuncion is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Asuncion is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Hypopituitarism. Dr. Asuncion is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Parviz Amini MD

    8435 Reseda Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saeid Karandish is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Karandish 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, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Acute Tubular Necrosis.

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

    Valley Renal Medical Group

    8349 Reseda Blvd, Ste G, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jacob Poulose is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Northridge, California. Dr. Poulose 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), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Pericarditis. Dr. Poulose is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology). Dr. Poulose is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Providence Holy Cross Medical Center

    15031 Rinaldi St, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Borna Solomon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Solomon 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 Sepsis, COVID-19, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Solomon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vartan D. Papazian, DO Private Practice

    18040 Sherman Way, Ste 210, 
    Reseda, CA 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vartan Papazian is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Reseda, California. Dr. Papazian 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, Necrosis, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Papazian is board certified in American Os Bd Internal Medicine and American Os Bd Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology). Dr. Papazian is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Referral may be required
    18370 Burbank Boulevard, Suite 211, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Fozailoff is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Fozailoff 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, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Necrosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fozailoff is currently accepting new patients.

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

    David E Abrams MD Inc

    18370 Burbank Blvd Ste 211, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sora Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical

    18321 Clark St, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Safi Satmah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Satmah is rated as a Distinguished 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 Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Stroke, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Balbir Singh, MD Private Practice

    6740 Vesper Ave, Ste 102, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Balbir Singh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pericarditis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Apoplexy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Singh is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Referral may be required
    5525 Etiwanda Avenue, Suite 320, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Mischel is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Mischel 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, Nephrosclerosis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Mischel is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Referral may be required
    16133 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 360, 
    Encino, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Danny Farahmandian is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Farahmandian is rated as a Distinguished 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Necrosis, Acute Tubular Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Farahmandian is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Referral may be required
    16133 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 360, 
    Encino, CA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hooman Kashani is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Kashani 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, Necrosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kashani is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Center For Rheumatology

    16133 Ventura Blvd Ste 360, 
    Encino, CA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eyal Shtorch is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Encino, California. Dr. Shtorch is rated as a Distinguished 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), Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Tubular Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    UCLA Health

    19950 Rinaldi St, Ste 300, 
    Porter Ranch, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Raghu Venkataram is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Porter Ranch, California. Dr. Venkataram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Low Sodium Level, Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Venkataram is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology). Dr. Venkataram is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Neeraj Patel MD Inc.

    10605 Balboa Blvd Ste 260, 
    Granada Hills, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neeraj Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Granada Hills, California. Dr. Patel 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 Sepsis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Patel 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 porter ranch, 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 porter ranch, 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 porter ranch, 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 porter ranch, 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 porter ranch, 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 porter ranch, 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 porter ranch, 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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