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

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The 20 Best Acute Kidney Failure Doctors near Hammond, LA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Acute Kidney Failure near Hammond, LA. Of these, 8 are Advanced, 8 are Experienced and 4 are Distinguished.

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

    Internal Medicine Clinic Of Tangipahoa LLC

    42388 Pelican Professional Park, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sousan Zadeh is a Nephrologist in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Zadeh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Necrosis, Nephrosclerosis, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Nephrology & Wellness

    42286 Veterans Ave, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberly Williams is a Nephrologist in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Williams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Ochsner Heart And Vascular Health Center - Hammond

    16045 Doctors Blvd, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Larroque received her doctor of medicine from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2002. She completed her Residency in Internal Medicine in 2005, followed by her Fellowship in Nephrology in 2007. Her Residency and Fellowship were both at LSU Health Science Center in New Orleans. Dr. Larroque was board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in 2005 and by ABIM-Nephrology in 2007. Dr. Larroque is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, High Potassium Level, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

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

    S. Tahseen Rab MD Apllc

    16014 Doctors Blvd, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syed Rab is a Nephrologist in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Rab is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy.

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

    Allen's Family Practice Clinic Of Ponchatoula LLP

    105 East Oak Street, 
    Ponchatoula, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steve Gaudin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Dr. Gaudin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Allen's Family Practice Clinic Of Ponchatoula LLP

    105 East Oak Street, 
    Ponchatoula, LA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Allen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Dr. Allen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Gangrene, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Internal Medicine Clinic Of Tangipahoa LLC

    42388 Pelican Professional Park, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rafael Robledo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Robledo 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, Heart Attack, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Internal Medicine Clinic Of Tangipahoa LLC

    42388 Pelican Professional Park, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darren Drummond is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Drummond is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Acute Kidney Failure, Pacemaker Implantation, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Internal Medicine Clinic Of Tangipahoa LLC

    42388 Pelican Professional Park, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Picou is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Picou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Anemia, Acute Kidney Failure, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Northshore Internal Medicine Associates

    15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 300, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Zacharia is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Zacharia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Acute Kidney Failure.

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

    North Oaks Internal Medicine

    15744 Medical Arts Dr, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Margaret Winkler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Winkler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    North Oaks Family Medicine

    1902 S Morrison Blvd, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hugo Valdes is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Valdes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pacemaker Implantation, and Hip Replacement.

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

    North Oaks Family Medicine

    1902 S Morrison Blvd, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Drapcho is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Drapcho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Internal Medicine Clinic Of Tangipahoa LLC

    42388 Pelican Professional Park, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kyle Caulfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Caulfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Internal Medicine Clinic Of Tangipahoa LLC

    42388 Pelican Professional Park, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Stevens is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Stevens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Degos Disease, Premature Ovarian Failure, Atypical Pneumonia, Gallbladder Removal, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    North Oaks Medical Center

    15790 Paul Vega Md Dr, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wonestta Collins is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Collins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    North Oaks Medical Center

    15790 Paul Vega Md Dr, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Smitty Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    North Oaks Medical Center

    15790 Paul Vega Md Dr, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Casey Steen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Steen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Peptic Ulcer, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    Family Medicine Physicians LLC

    16052 Doctors Blvd, 
    Hammond, LA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Claude Gilbreath is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Gilbreath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Lallie Kemp Medical Center

    52579 Highway 51 S, 
    Independence, LA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matloob Rehman is a Nephrologist in Independence, Louisiana. Dr. Rehman 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.

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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 Hammond, 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 Hammond, 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 Hammond, 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 Hammond, 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 Hammond, 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 Hammond, 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 Hammond, 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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