The 20 Best Acute Kidney Failure Doctors Near Me in Gastonia, NC

Find the Top Acute Kidney Failure Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Acute Kidney Failure near Gastonia, NC. Of these, 28 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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34 providers found
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Metrolina Nephrology Associates - Gastonia

    920 Cox Road, Suite 201, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Planer is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Planer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Planer is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Metrolina Nephrology Associates - Gastonia

    920 Cox Road, Suite 201, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Nigbor is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Nigbor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Nigbor is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Nephrology. Dr. Nigbor is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Metrolina Nephrology Associates - Gastonia

    920 Cox Road, Suite 201, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Cheifetz is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Cheifetz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetic Nephropathy, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Cheifetz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cheifetz is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Metrolina Nephrology Associates - Gastonia

    920 Cox Road, Suite 201, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Suzanne Katsanos is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Katsanos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Hypophosphatasia (HPP). Dr. Katsanos is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Metrolina Nephrology Associates - Gastonia

    920 Cox Road, Suite 201, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yi Zhang is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Diabetic Nephropathy, Laminectomy, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Zhang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zhang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Metrolina Nephrology Associates - Gastonia

    920 Cox Road, Suite 201, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Marshall is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Marshall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Marshall is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Marshall is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2544 Court Dr Ste F, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Dashiell is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Dashiell 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis.

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

    Caromont Medical Group Inc

    660 Summit Crossing Pl, Suite 301, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rashaeda Brimley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Brimley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her clinical expertise encompasses N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency, Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase 1 Deficiency, Arginase Deficiency, and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD). Dr. Brimley is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Brimley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine

    Atrium Health Kings Mountain

    706 W. Kings St., 
    Kings Mountain, NC 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Manish Goyal is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Dr. Goyal 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Goyal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Goyal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Anthony Medical Clinic PA

    311 W 3rd Ave, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Anthony is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Anthony 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 Pericarditis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Caromont Internal Medicine

    660 Summit Crossing Pl Ste 301, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher O'keeffe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. O'keeffe 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 Sepsis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Apoplexy, and Heart Attack.

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

    Caromont Specialty Group LLC

    2555 Court Dr Ste 270, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adnan Ekram is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Ekram is rated as an Experienced 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 Lung Metastases, Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Caromont Specialty Group LLC

    2555 Court Dr Ste 270, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shiddhi Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Patel 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 Gangrene, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Gaston Medical Associates PA

    2664 Court Dr Ste A, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olufolarin Ajao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Ajao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Obesity, and Premature Ovarian Failure.

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

    Caromont Medical Group Inc

    660 Summit Crossing Pl, Suite 301, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janice Chuang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Chuang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, and Low Blood Pressure.

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

    Caromont Regional Medical Center

    2525 Court Dr, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Urvashi Mehta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Ventricular Tachycardia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Caromont Regional Medical Center

    2525 Court Dr, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jenna Brown is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Brown 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 Sepsis, Thrombocytopenia, Purpura, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Caromont Regional Medical Center

    2525 Court Dr, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Lacourse is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Lacourse 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 Sepsis, Acute Cystitis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Caromont Regional Medical Center

    2525 Court Dr, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ayodeji Shedu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Shedu 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 High Potassium Level, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Caromont Regional Medical Center

    2525 Court Dr, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Josue Santos is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Santos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His clinical expertise encompasses Magnesium Deficiency, Low Blood Pressure, Orthostatic Hypotension, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.

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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 Gastonia, NC?

    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 Gastonia, NC?

    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 Gastonia, NC?

    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 Gastonia, NC?

    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 Gastonia, NC?

    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 Gastonia, NC?

    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 Gastonia, NC?

    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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