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

Find the Top Acute Kidney Failure Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 100 doctor with experience in Acute Kidney Failure near Gretna, LA. Of these, 81 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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

    New Orleans Urologic Institute L.L.C

    1111 Medical Center Blvd, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Trac Le is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Le is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Ochsner Health Center - West Bank

    120 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Gretna, LA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bronwyn Leblanc is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Leblanc is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, High Potassium Level, and Lactic Acidosis. Dr. Leblanc is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology. Dr. Leblanc is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Tulane University School Of Medicine

    1430 Tulane Ave, 
    New Orleans,, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vecihi Batuman is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans,, Louisiana. Dr. Batuman 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 Interstitial Nephritis, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Kidney Transplant.

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    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Cardiology

    Tulane Healthy Mothers Clinic

    1415 Tulane Ave Fl 5, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arnold Alper is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Alper is rated as an Experienced 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Kidney Transplant.

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

    Uptown Nephrology

    3434 Prytania St Ste 300, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    April Fox is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Fox is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Necrosis.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Office

    3434 Prytania St Ste 300, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Reginelli is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Reginelli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Acute Tubular Necrosis.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yao-foli Sekyema is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Sekyema is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Sekyema is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology. Dr. Sekyema is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Juan Velez is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Velez 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy. Dr. Velez is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology. Dr. Velez is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohamad Alhosaini is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Alhosaini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and High Potassium Level. Dr. Alhosaini is board certified in American Board Of Medical Specialties - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Medical Specialties - Nephrology. Dr. Alhosaini is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Lukitsch received his Doctor of Medicine from Humboldt-University Berlin, in Charite’, Germany, followed by an Internship in Internal Medicine. He completed his Residency in Internal Medicine and Clinical Fellowship in Nephrology from Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Lukitsch is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. Dr. Lukitsch 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Glomerulonephritis, Acute Kidney Failure, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Lukitsch is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology. Dr. Lukitsch is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Pramela R Ganji MD Apmc

    1111 Medical Center Blvd Ste S555, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Russo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Russo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Synergy Wellness Solutions LLC

    1500 Lafayette St Ste 141, 
    Gretna, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Mclendon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Mclendon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Atrophy, Alzheimer's Disease, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

    Office

    3434 Prytania St Ste 300, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Cruz is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Cruz 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Office

    3434 Prytania St Ste 300, 
    New Orleans, LA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Annalisa Perez is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis.

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

    Ochsner Medical Center-West Bank

    2500 Belle Chasse Hwy, 
    Terrytown, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Floyd is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Terrytown, Louisiana. Dr. Floyd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her clinical expertise encompasses H1N1 Influenza, Flu, Sepsis, Ethmoiditis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Hospital Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Campus

    2500 Belle Chasse Hwy, 
    Gretna, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Omar Sallam is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Sallam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Rhabdomyolysis, Atypical Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Dr. Sallam is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Hospital Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Campus

    2500 Belle Chasse Hwy, 
    Gretna, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Jamie Jones received her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean in Sint Maarten, and completed a residency at University of Tennessee - Chattanooga. Dr. Jones is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She has been on staff at Ochsner since August 2020 and specializes in internal medicine. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Gitelman Syndrome, Low Potassium Level, and Pulmonary Edema. Dr. Jones is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Hospital Medicine

    Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Campus

    2500 Belle Chasse Hwy, 
    Gretna, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Brown is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Gitelman Syndrome, Low Potassium Level, and Acute Kidney Failure. Dr. Brown is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

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

    West Jefferson Medical Center

    1101 Medical Center Blvd, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Germond is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Germond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her clinical expertise encompasses Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis (EIA), Anaphylaxis, Serum Sickness, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    West Jefferson Medical Center

    1101 Medical Center Blvd, 
    Marrero, LA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Waggenspack is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Waggenspack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Liver Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Gretna, 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 Gretna, 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 Gretna, 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 Gretna, 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 Gretna, 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 Gretna, 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 Gretna, 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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