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

Find the Top Acute Kidney Failure Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 33 doctor with experience in Acute Kidney Failure near maiden, NC. Of these, 29 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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33 providers found
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Family Medicine

    Maiden Family Practice

    137 Island Ford Rd, 
    Maiden, NC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Chesson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Maiden, North Carolina. Dr. Chesson is rated as an Experienced 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 Visceromegaly, Sitosterolemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Chesson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Referral may be required

    Fresenius Kidney Care Newton

    3802 Startown Rd, 
    Newton, NC 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian
    Accepting New Patients

    Oana Badescu is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Newton, North Carolina. Dr. Badescu is rated as an Advanced 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Badescu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atrium Health Primary Care Lincoln Family Medicine

    447 McAlister Road, Suite 2400, 
    Lincolnton, NC 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Reid is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Dr. Reid is rated as an Experienced 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 Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Reid is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Reid is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atrium Health Primary Care Lincoln Family Medicine

    447 McAlister Road, Suite 2400, 
    Lincolnton, NC 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Senft is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Dr. Senft is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Cholesteryl Ester Storage Disease. Dr. Senft is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Senft is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atrium Health Lincoln

    433 McAlister Road, 
    Lincolnton, NC 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dwight Benn is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Dr. Benn 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, Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Benn is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Benn is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Carolinas Hospitalist Group At Atrium Health Lincoln

    433 McAlister Road, 
    Lincolnton, NC 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Krishna Gali is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Dr. Gali 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, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Pneumonia, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gali is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gali is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1899 Tate Blvd SE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nitin Khosla is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Khosla is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Khosla is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Carolinas Hospitalist Group At Atrium Health Lincoln

    433 McAlister Road, 
    Lincolnton, NC 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shujaat Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Dr. Khan 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 Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Enlarged Liver, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Khan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Carolinas Hospitalist Group At Atrium Health Lincoln

    433 McAlister Road, 
    Lincolnton, NC 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bernice Doan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Dr. Doan 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 Enlarged Liver, Ascites, Sepsis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Doan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Doan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Desantis Family Practice - Referrals

    10 3rd Ave NE, Ste 500, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Desantis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Desantis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Desantis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Catawba Valley Medical Center

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Bridges is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Bridges is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bridges is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Referral may be required

    Catawba County Dialysis

    1900 3rd Avenue Ln SE, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (11.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michele Higerd is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Higerd 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), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Necrosis. Dr. Higerd is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Catawba Valley Medical Center

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Garland Hughes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Gangrene, Sepsis, Colonoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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

    Catawba Valley Medical Center

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Sullivan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Sullivan 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, Peptic Ulcer, Pneumonia, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sullivan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Catawba Valley Medical Center

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Warren Chang is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Chang 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 Apoplexy, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Catawba Valley Medical Center

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tiona Stephens is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Stephens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Colonoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Stephens is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Catawba Valley Medical Center

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Purvi Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hickory, 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 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Catawba Valley Medical Center

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Sledge is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Sledge 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 Apoplexy, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Catawba Valley Medical Center

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clare Gray is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Gray 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 COVID-19, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Colonoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Catawba Valley Medical Center

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd, 
    Hickory, NC 
     (10.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arnaud Felix is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Felix 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, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Felix is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 maiden, 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 maiden, 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 maiden, 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 maiden, 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 maiden, 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 maiden, 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 maiden, 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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