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

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The 20 Best Acute Kidney Failure Doctors near Gainesville, FL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 88 doctor with experience in Acute Kidney Failure near Gainesville, FL. Of these, 69 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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

    Celal Erbay, M.D.

    7109 NW 11th Pl Ste B, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Celal Erbay is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Erbay is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Rickets, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Osteomalacia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Erbay is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Office

    1600 SW Archer Rd # 100224, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gajapathiraju Chamarthi is a Nephrologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Chamarthi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheena Pramod is a Nephrologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Pramod is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Acute Kidney Failure.

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    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olanrewaju Olaoye is a Nephrologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Olaoye 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, Fanconi Bickel Syndrome, Fanconi Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant.

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

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chintan Shah is a Nephrologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis, Primary Tubular Proximal Acidosis, Renal Tubular Acidosis, Kidney Transplant, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

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

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dale Taylor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Apoplexy, Acute Kidney Failure, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Parta Hatamizadeh is a Nephrologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Hatamizadeh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure

    North Florida Kidney Care LLC

    2228 NW 40th Ter Ste B, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Melvin Seek is a Nephrologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Seek 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, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Seek is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure

    North Florida Kidney Care LLC

    2228 NW 40th Ter Ste B, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Don Esprit is a Nephrologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Esprit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Esprit is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Nephrology Associates Of North Central Florida

    4423 NW 6th Pl Ste A, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Nephrology Associates Of North Central Florida

    4423 NW 6th Pl Ste A, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maria Criselda is a Nephrologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Criselda is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Criselda is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Nephrology Associates Of North Central Florida

    4423 NW 6th Pl Ste A, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carlos Lopez is a Nephrologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Lopez 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, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Lopez is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Nephrology Associates Of North Central Florida

    4423 NW 6th Pl Ste A, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Alfino is a Nephrologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Alfino has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Alfino is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Nephrology Associates Of North Central Florida

    4423 NW 6th Pl Ste A, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

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

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Nephrology Associates Of North Central Florida

    4423 NW 6th Pl Ste A, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

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

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology

    Uf Health Nephrology-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd Fl First Rm 190, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wai Lau is a Nephrologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Lau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Office

    1600 SW Archer Rd Rm CG98, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saraswathi Gopal is a Nephrologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Gopal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Uf Health Nephrology-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd Fl First Rm 190, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ashutosh Shukla is a Nephrologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Shukla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Uf Health Nephrology-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd Fl First Rm 190, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kawther Alquadan is a Nephrologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Alquadan has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Hypophosphatasia (HPP), Juvenile Paget's Disease, Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP), Hypophosphatemia, and Kidney Transplant.

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

    David J. Black

    720 SW 2nd Ave Ste 206, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Black is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Black is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

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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 Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, 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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