The 20 Best Acute Kidney Failure Doctors Near Me in Maryland, US

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The 20 Best Acute Kidney Failure Doctors in Maryland, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 832 doctor with experience in Acute Kidney Failure near Maryland, US. Of these, 640 are Experienced, 114 are Advanced and 78 are Distinguished.

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    Ping-hsin Chen
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    MidAtlantic Nephrology Associates PA

    5999 Harpers Farm Road, Suite W250, Suite W250, 
    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ping-hsin Chen is a Nephrologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Tubular Necrosis, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Jia Liu
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology

    Mid Atlantic Nephrology Associates

    5999 Harpers Farm Road, Suite W250, Suite W250, 
    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jia Liu is a Nephrologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Liu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

    Mary A. Pieprzak
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    MidAtlantic Nephrology Associates PA

    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Pieprzak is a Nephrologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Pieprzak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

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    Tin O. Maung
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology

    Mid Atlantic Nephrology Associates

    5999 Harpers Farm Road, Suite W250, Suite W250, 
    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Burmese

    Tin Maung is a Nephrologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Maung is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Acute Kidney Failure.

    Mokhtar N. Nasir
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Mokhtar Nasir MD

    826 Washington Road, Suite 100, 
    Westminster, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    Mokhtar N. Nasir, MD, specializes in nephrology. He is affiliated with UPMC Hanover. Dr. Nasir completed his fellowships at Georgetown University Hospital and SUNY Downstate Medical University Hospital of Brooklyn, residency at St. Agnes HealthCare Hospital and medical degree at American University of Beirut. Dr. Nasir 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 Low Sodium Level.

    Neeharik Mareedu
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    UPMC Nephrology

    12502 Willowbrook Road, Suite 590, 
    Cumberland, MD 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neeharik Mareedu, MD, specializes in nephrology and is board certified in nephrology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Western Maryland Nephrology. Dr. Mareedu completed his fellowship at Rush University Medical Center, residency at Marshfield Clinic, and medical education at DR NTR University of Health Services. Dr. Mareedu 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 Glomerulonephritis.

    Jeremy A. Marcus
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Washington Nephrology Associates

    5550 Friendship Boulevard, Suite 340, Suite 340, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Jeremy A. Marcus is a nephrologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington Hospital Center and George Washington University Hospital, where he serves as an assistant professor of medicine for the George Washington University School of Medicine. He practices out of Washington Nephrology Associates in Washington, D.C. Dr. Marcus earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where he also served as chief resident and clinical instructor of medicine. Dr. Marcus completed a fellowship in nephrology at Tufts-New England Medical Center. Dr. Marcus is a member of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Marcus 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), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Polycystic Kidney Disease.

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

    Mid Atlantic Nephrology Associates

    5999 Harpers Farm Road, Suite West, Suite West, 
    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Ajay Kumar is a Nephrologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Kumar 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 Acute Tubular Necrosis.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Washington Nephrology Associates

    1201 Seven Locks Road, Suite 200, Suite 200, 
    Rockville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Nepali

    Sandesh Joshi is a Nephrologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Joshi 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, Necrosis, and Endoscopy.

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

    MidAtlantic Nephrology Associates PA

    5999 Harpers Farm Road, Suite W250, Suite W250, 
    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu

    Rao Khan is a Nephrologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Khan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Endoscopy.

    Adnan Hashmi
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology

    Washington Nephrology Associates L.L.P.

    116 Defense Hwy Ste 202, 
    Annapolis, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adnan Hashmi is a Nephrologist in Annapolis, Maryland. Dr. Hashmi 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.

    Gail Seiken
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology

    Office

    1201 Seven Locks Rd Ste 200, 
    Potomac, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gail Seiken is a Nephrologist in Potomac, Maryland. Dr. Seiken 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 Necrosis.

    Fahim Malik
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology

    Office

    4915 Auburn Ave Ste 104, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fahim Malik is a Nephrologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Malik 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), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Necrosis.

    Joselito Cabacar
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Washington Nephrology Associates L.L.P.

    200 E 33rd St Ste 523, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joselito Cabacar is a Nephrologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Cabacar 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), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Samir Shabshab
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine

    Metro Nephrology Associates PC

    8926 Woodyard Rd Ste 602, 
    Clinton, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samir Shabshab is an Internal Medicine provider in Clinton, Maryland. Dr. Shabshab 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), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Ali Ghorbani
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology

    Washington Nephrology Associates L.L.P.

    7610 Carroll Ave Ste 270, 
    Takoma Park, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Ghorbani is a Nephrologist in Takoma Park, Maryland. Dr. Ghorbani 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), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP).

    Saeed Kronfli
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Chinatu P. Ego-Osuala LLC

    7610 Carroll Ave Ste 480, 
    Takoma Park, MD 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saeed Kronfli is a Nephrologist in Takoma Park, Maryland. Dr. Kronfli 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Hypophosphatemia.

    Ritu Vyas
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology

    Kidney MD LLC

    405 Frederick Rd, Ste 1, 
    Catonsville, MD 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Vyas is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology with a special interest in obesity related chronic kidney disease and nutritional counseling in CKD. Dr. Vyas is rated as an Advanced 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 Kidney Transplant.

    Melanie K. Haroun
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    301 Mason Lord Drive, Suite 3400, Suite 3400, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Haroun’s area of clinical expertise is nephrology. She earned her M.D. at the Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine. She completed her residency and performed a fellowship in nephrology at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Haroun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Jagdeep S. Obhrai
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Washington Nephrology Associates

    Chevy Chase, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jagdeep Obhrai is a Nephrologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Obhrai 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, Nephrosclerosis, and Kidney Transplant.

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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 in Maryland, US?

    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 in Maryland, US?

    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 in Maryland, US?

    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 in Maryland, US?

    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 in Maryland, US?

    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 in Maryland, US?

    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 in Maryland, US?

    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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