The 20 Best Acute Kidney Failure Doctors Near Me in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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The 20 Best Acute Kidney Failure Doctors near Fort Lauderdale, FL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 371 doctor with experience in Acute Kidney Failure near Fort Lauderdale, FL. Of these, 278 are Experienced, 78 are Advanced and 15 are Distinguished.

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

    Office

    1625 SE 3rd Ave, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wilfred Mckenzie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Mckenzie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Anal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Timothy C Harrell MD PA

    5700 N Federal Hwy Ste 6, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jorge Barrero is an Internal Medicine provider in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Barrero is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Glomerulonephritis, and Acute Kidney Failure.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Timothy C Harrell MD PA

    5700 N Federal Hwy Ste 6, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jorge Barrero is a Nephrologist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Barrero is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Necrosis.

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    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Renal Hypertension Center

    1880 E Commercial Blvd Ste 4, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmed Waheed is a Nephrologist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Waheed is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Tubular Necrosis, and Necrosis. Dr. Waheed is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology

    Renal Hypertension Center

    2001 NE 48th Ct Ste 4-5, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rafael Baez is a Nephrologist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Baez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Low Sodium Level, and Acute Tubular Necrosis. Dr. Baez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Broward Health Medical Center

    1600 S Andrews Ave, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stanley Linder is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Linder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Apoplexy, Low Potassium Level, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Rute Paixao
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Rute Paixao is a Nephrologist in Weston, Florida. Dr. Paixao is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Glomerulonephritis, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Mauro Braun
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology

    Egil And Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center

    2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
    Weston, FL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Mauro Braun is a Nephrologist in Weston, Florida. Dr. Braun is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Glomerulonephritis, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Florida Kidney Physicians LLC

    407 SE 9th St Ste 103, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alberto Casaretto is a Nephrologist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Casaretto 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, Acute Kidney Failure, and High Potassium Level. Dr. Casaretto is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Florida Kidney Physicians LLC

    407 SE 9th St Ste 103, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zachary Yablon is a Nephrologist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Yablon 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, High Potassium Level, and Acute Kidney Failure. Dr. Yablon is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1625 SE 3rd Ave # 400, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rona Mckenzie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Mckenzie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Heart Attack, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Cardiac Ablation.

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

    Broward Health Medical Center

    1600 S Andrews Ave, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Azhar Dalal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Dalal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Sickle Cell Disease, Heart Attack, Gastrostomy, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

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

    Office

    757 SE 17th St, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mikhail Zelfman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Zelfman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Stroke, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Gastrostomy, and Cardiac Ablation.

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

    Office

    2903 Stirling Rd, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Simon Fensterszaub is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Fensterszaub is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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

    Kidney Group Of South Florida PA

    2001 NE 48th Ct Ste 4, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elio Torres is a Nephrologist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Torres 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, Acute Tubular Necrosis, and Acute Kidney Failure.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Florida Kidney Physicians LLC

    4534 N Federal Hwy, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Parham Eftekhari is a Nephrologist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Eftekhari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Tubular Necrosis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Eftekhari is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Renal Hypertension Center

    2001 NE 48th Ct Ste 5, 
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jorge Ajuria is a Nephrologist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Ajuria 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), Low Sodium Level, Renovascular Hypertension, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Ajuria is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Renal Hypertension Center

    4101 NW 4th St Ste 411, 
    Plantation, FL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ruchir Chokshi is a Nephrologist in Plantation, Florida. Dr. Chokshi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Necrosis, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Chokshi is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    West Broward Nephrology PA

    2951 NW 49th Ave Ste 301, 
    Lauderdale Lakes, FL 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Tourgeman is a Nephrologist in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. Dr. Tourgeman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Necrosis, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology

    Office

    2700 Hollywood Blvd Ste 101, 
    Hollywood, FL 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elie Ciril is a Nephrologist in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Ciril is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Necrosis, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    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 Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    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 Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    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 Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    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 Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    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 Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    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 Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    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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