The 20 Best Acute Kidney Failure Doctors Near Me in Independence, MO

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The 20 Best Acute Kidney Failure Doctors near Independence, MO

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 126 doctor with experience in Acute Kidney Failure near Independence, MO. Of these, 92 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced and 13 are Distinguished.

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126 providers found
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine

    Centerpoint Medical Center

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hameed Ahmad is an Internal Medicine provider in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Ahmad 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), Acute Kidney Failure, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Midwest Nephrology Consultants

    19403 E 37th Terrace Ct S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexandr Arakelov is a Nephrologist in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Arakelov 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, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amita Vasudeva is a Nephrologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Vasudeva 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 Low Sodium Level.

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    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Nephrology Associates MD PA

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 410, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suganthi Beeki is a Nephrologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Beeki is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Acute Kidney Failure, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Nephrology Associates MD PA

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 410, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Justin Teiwes is a Nephrologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Teiwes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Myringotomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Nephrology Associates MD PA

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 410, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Najindra Maharjan is a Nephrologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Maharjan 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, Necrosis, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Nephrology Associates MD PA

    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 410, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Redington is a Nephrologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Redington is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Acute Kidney Failure, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Midwest Nephrology Consultants

    2340 E Meyer Blvd Ste 480 Bldg 2, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hemender Vats is a Nephrologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Vats 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, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Midwest Nephrology Consultants

    2340 E Meyer Blvd Ste 480 Bldg 2, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tewabe Kebede is a Nephrologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Kebede 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, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Midwest Nephrology Consultants

    2340 E Meyer Blvd Ste 480 Bldg 2, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Max Glaser is a Nephrologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Glaser 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, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Midwest Nephrology Consultants

    2340 E Meyer Blvd Ste 480 Bldg 2, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Golder is a Nephrologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Golder 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, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

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

    Kansas City Kidney Consultants PA

    4320 Wornall Rd Ste 208, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmed Awad is an Internal Medicine provider in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Awad 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 Renovascular Hypertension.

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

    Kansas City Kidney Consultants PA

    4320 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Lustig is a Nephrologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Lustig 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 Renovascular Hypertension.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Kansas City Kidney Consultants PA

    4320 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Johanna Mccullagh is a Nephrologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Mccullagh 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), Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Endoscopy.

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

    Office

    11605 E 23rd St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Guy Fogg is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Fogg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, Hyperaldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Saint Luke's Medical Group-Independence

    4801 S Cliff Ave Ste 300, 
    Independence, MO 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francisco Aleman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Aleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristie Baker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Pneumonia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft.

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

    Centerpoint Medical Center Of Independence LLC

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gewel De Los Santos is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. De Los Santos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Tamara Crowell Internal Medicine

    19600 E 39th St S, 
    Independence, MO 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tamara Crowell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Independence, Missouri. Dr. Crowell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Endoscopy.

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

    Truman Inpatient PSYCH Unit

    2301 Holmes St, 
    Kansas City, MO 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nada Bader is a Nephrologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Bader 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, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Nephrosclerosis.

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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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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 Independence, MO?

    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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