The 20 Best Acute Kidney Failure Doctors Near Me in Albany, NY

Find the Top Acute Kidney Failure Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 134 doctor with experience in Acute Kidney Failure near Albany, NY. Of these, 105 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 12 are Distinguished.

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134 providers found
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Referral may be required

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Krishnakumar Hongalgi is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Hongalgi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis, and Acute Tubular Necrosis.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Family Medicine

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prajesh Ghimire is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albany, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Ghimire is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Rhabdomyolysis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    New York Nephrology And Dialysis Access Surgery, PC

    62 Hackett Blvd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jorge Cerda is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Cerda is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Necrosis, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Cerda is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Nephrology. Dr. Cerda is currently accepting new patients.

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

    New York Nephrology And Dialysis Access Surgery, PC

    62 Hackett Blvd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Dirusso is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Dirusso is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Dirusso is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Nephrology, American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty. Dr. Dirusso is currently accepting new patients.

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

    New York Nephrology And Dialysis Access Surgery, PC

    62 Hackett Blvd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Cortazar is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Cortazar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glomerulonephritis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Membranous Nephropathy, Minimal Change Disease, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Cortazar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Nephrology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cortazar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Albany Medical Center-South Clinical

    25 Hackett Blvd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Swati Mehta is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Mehta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, and Glomerulonephritis.

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

    Internal Medicine Associates

    63 Shaker Rd, Ste G02, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Darryl Aliggayu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Aliggayu is rated as an Experienced 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Aliggayu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Aliggayu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Community Care Physicians - Albany Family Medicine

    391 Myrtle Ave, Ste 4A, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carlos Elguero is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Elguero 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Elguero is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Elguero is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Community Care Physicians - Albany Family Medicine

    391 Myrtle Ave, Ste 4A, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joanne Bifaro is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Bifaro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her clinical expertise encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Bifaro is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Bifaro is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Geovani Faddoul is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Faddoul is rated as an Advanced 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, Bartter Syndrome, Glomerulonephritis, Acute Kidney Failure, and Kidney Transplant.

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

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gurpreet Singh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Lung Cancer, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Albany Medical Center

    43 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Conner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Conner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Sarcoidosis, Carbuncle, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Beers is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Beers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glomerulonephritis, Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Acute Kidney Failure.

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

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Eisele is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Eisele is rated as an Advanced 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, Carbuncle, Boils, and Folliculitis.

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

    Lee And Burack Ob./Gyn. PC

    62 Hackett Blvd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Gomez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Gomez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Low Sodium Level.

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

    New York Nephrology And Dialysis Access Surgery, PC

    62 Hackett Blvd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mujtaba Hasnain is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Hasnain is rated as an Advanced 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, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and High Potassium Level. Dr. Hasnain is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Nephrology. Dr. Hasnain is currently accepting new patients.

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

    New York Nephrology And Dialysis Access Surgery, PC

    62 Hackett Blvd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Page Salenger is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Salenger is rated as an Advanced 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 Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Polycystic Kidney Disease. Dr. Salenger is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Nephrology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Salenger is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Albany Medical Center-South Clinical

    25 Hackett Blvd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mauricio Prado is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Prado 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 Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Tubular Necrosis, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

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

    Albany Medical Center-South Clinical

    25 Hackett Blvd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Loay Salman is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Salman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Chronic Kidney Disease, Calciphylaxis, Thrombectomy, and Angioplasty.

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

    Albany Medical Center-South Clinical

    25 Hackett Blvd, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Emmanuel Aydin-Ghormoz is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Aydin-Ghormoz is rated as an Advanced 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 Acute Tubular Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

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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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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 Albany, NY?

    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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