The 20 Best Acute Kidney Failure Doctors Near Me in Alexandria, LA

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The 20 Best Acute Kidney Failure Doctors near Alexandria, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Acute Kidney Failure near Alexandria, LA. Of these, 35 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Newsom is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Newsom is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Stroke, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Praveen Budde is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Budde is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Cenla Kidney Specialists

    2220 Worley Dr, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Khaldoun Soudan is a Nephrologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Soudan 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), Necrosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Soudan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Cenla Kidney Specialists

    2220 Worley Dr, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Wilson is a Nephrologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Wilson 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 Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Cenla Kidney Specialists

    2220 Worley Dr, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Padam Hirachan is a Nephrologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Hirachan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Liddle Syndrome, Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Acute Kidney Failure. Dr. Hirachan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Kidney Care Of Louisiana

    201 4th St Ste 5A, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rajat Gulati is a Nephrologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Gulati 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, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gulati is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Kidney Care Of Louisiana

    201 4th St Ste 5A, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robin Bennett is a Nephrologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Bennett 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 Necrosis. Dr. Bennett is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Kidney Care Of Louisiana

    201 4th St Ste 5A, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Arsalan Bashir is a Nephrologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Bashir 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, Acute Tubular Necrosis, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Bashir is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Freedman Clinic Of Internal Medicine, LLP

    176 Versailles Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roberto Garcia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Pancreatitis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Freedman Clinic Of Internal Medicine, LLP

    176 Versailles Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zack Buckalew is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Buckalew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Mycosis Fungoides, Gout, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Buckalew is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Freedman Clinic Of Internal Medicine, LLP

    176 Versailles Blvd, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jose Garcia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abhishek Nair is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Nair is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Obinna Echeruo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Echeruo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, Endoscopy, and Atherectomy.

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

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carlo Solda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Solda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Susac Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmed Riaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Riaz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Susac Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lois Buller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Buller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Kanemo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Kanemo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Teamhealth

    211 4th St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Riaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Hematologist in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Riaz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Cellulitis, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Alexandria

    104 N 3rd St, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Brian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Brian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Susac Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital

    3330 Masonic Dr, 
    Alexandria, LA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yugandhara Devarapalli is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Alexandria, Louisiana. Dr. Devarapalli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Lung Metastases, Multiple Myeloma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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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 Alexandria, LA?

    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 Alexandria, LA?

    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 Alexandria, LA?

    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 Alexandria, LA?

    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 Alexandria, LA?

    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 Alexandria, LA?

    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 Alexandria, LA?

    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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