The 20 Best Acute Kidney Failure Doctors Near Me in Des Plaines, IL

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The 20 Best Acute Kidney Failure Doctors near Des Plaines, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 439 doctor with experience in Acute Kidney Failure near Des Plaines, IL. Of these, 320 are Experienced, 65 are Advanced and 54 are Distinguished.

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    Anthony T. Mccormack
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Memory Center

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 520, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Mccormack is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Mccormack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Matthew C. Menezes
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Associates In Nephrology, SC

    1550 N Northwest Hwy, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Menezes is a Nephrologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Menezes 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), Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Chirag P. Patel
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Associates In Nephrology, SC

    1550 N Northwest Hwy, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati 

    Chirag Patel is a Nephrologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

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    Daniel Kniaz
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology

    Associates In Nephrology, SC

    1550 N Northwest Hwy, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Kniaz is a Nephrologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Kniaz 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), IgA Nephropathy, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

    Malgorzata Kochanek
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Associates In Nephrology, SC

    1550 N Northwest Hwy, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Malgorzata Kochanek is a Nephrologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Kochanek is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Angioplasty.

    Anand K. Ramadorai
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Associates In Nephrology, SC

    1550 N Northwest Hwy, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anand Ramadorai is a Nephrologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Ramadorai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Venkata Y. Behara
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois, Ltd

    601 W Golf Rd, 
    Mount Prospect, IL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Venkata Behara is a Nephrologist in Mount Prospect, Illinois. Dr. Behara is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Tubular Necrosis, Necrosis, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Andrew M. Peck
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois, Ltd

    601 W Golf Rd, 
    Mount Prospect, IL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Peck is a Nephrologist in Mount Prospect, Illinois. Dr. Peck is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Tubular Necrosis, Necrosis, Nephrosclerosis, and Gastrostomy.

    Tina S. Han
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology

    Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois, Ltd

    601 W Golf Rd, 
    Mount Prospect, IL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Offers Telehealth

    Tina Han is a Nephrologist in Mount Prospect, Illinois. Dr. Han is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Tubular Necrosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Necrosis.

    Evgueni Minev
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine

    Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois, Ltd.

    601 W. Golf Rd., Suite 105, 
    Mount Prospect, IL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Evgueni Minev, MD, a nephrologist at Endeavor Health, treats patients with a wide range of kidney conditions in both hospital and outpatient settings. He values the long-term relationships he builds with patients, supporting them through complex conditions such as chronic kidney disease and dialysis. Dr. Minev applies a compassionate, individualized approach to care and focuses on helping patients live full, meaningful lives despite health challenges. Dr. Minev is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Acute Tubular Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, and Endoscopy.

    Manish Tanna
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine | Nephrology
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine | Nephrology

    Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois, Ltd.

    601 W. Golf Rd., Suite 105, 
    Mount Prospect, IL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Manish Tanna is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in Mount Prospect, Illinois. Dr. Tanna is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, and Necrosis.

    Shen Song
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine

    Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois, Ltd.

    601 W. Golf Rd., Suite 105, 
    Mount Prospect, IL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shen Song is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in Mount Prospect, Illinois. Dr. Song is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Tubular Necrosis, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

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

    Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois, Ltd

    601 W Golf Rd, 
    Mount Prospect, IL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Delin Wang is an Internal Medicine provider in Mount Prospect, Illinois. Dr. Wang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Acute Tubular Necrosis, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Acute Kidney Failure.

    Patrick Schiller
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine

    Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois, Ltd.

    601 W. Golf Rd., Suite 105, 
    Mount Prospect, IL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Schiller is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in Mount Prospect, Illinois. Dr. Schiller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Tubular Necrosis, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Lo-ku Chiang
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology

    Associates In Nephrology, SC

    121 S. Wilke Rd., Suite 111, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lo-ku Chiang is a Nephrologist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Chiang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Necrosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Amitabha Mitra
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine

    Associates In Nephrology, SC

    121 S. Wilke Rd., Suite 111, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amitabha Mitra is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Mitra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Necrosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Christopher Najafi
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine

    Lakeside Nephrology, Ltd.

    9332 Skokie Blvd., 
    Skokie, IL 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Najafi is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Najafi 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 Lupus Nephritis.

    Brian Rubenstein
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Advocate Medical Group Geriatric Medicine

    1775 Ballard Rd, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Rubenstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Rubenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Katherine Katsoyannis
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    Location - 2538

    1600 Dempster St., Suite 120, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Katsoyannis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Katsoyannis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Bela D. Desai
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    77 Rand Rd, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Bela Desai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Vitamin D Deficiency, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Endoscopy.

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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 Des Plaines, IL?

    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 Des Plaines, IL?

    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 Des Plaines, IL?

    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 Des Plaines, IL?

    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 Des Plaines, IL?

    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 Des Plaines, IL?

    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 Des Plaines, IL?

    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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