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

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The 20 Best Acute Kidney Failure Doctors near Buffalo, NY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 95 doctor with experience in Acute Kidney Failure near Buffalo, NY. Of these, 78 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Buffalo Medical Group PC

    85 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nagaraja Sridhar is a Nephrologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Sridhar has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and 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, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Liddle Syndrome.

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

    Erie County Medical Center

    462 Grider St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Yurkiw is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Yurkiw is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are GTP Cyclohydrolase 1 Deficiency, Pseudocholinesterase Deficiency, Glyceraldehyde-3-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, and Pericarditis.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    U S Renal Care Tonawanda Dialysis

    3161 Eggert Rd, 
    Tonawanda, NY 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Prashant Pendyala is a Nephrologist in Tonawanda, New York. Dr. Pendyala 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.

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    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Nephrology Associates Of Western New York LLP

    1306 Sweet Home Rd, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Steinacher is a Nephrologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Steinacher 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 Low Sodium Level.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Nephrology Associates Of Western New York LLP

    1306 Sweet Home Rd, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heather Wheat is a Nephrologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Wheat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Necrosis.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Nephrology Associates Of Western New York LLP

    1306 Sweet Home Rd, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Marinides is a Nephrologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Marinides 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 Liddle Syndrome.

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

    Office

    325 Essjay Rd, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Manju Alex is a Nephrologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Alex is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Ipc Hospitalist Services Of New York P.C.

    50 Lakefront Blvd Ste 130, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Evans is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Alcoholic Neuropathy, and Osteomyelitis.

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

    Mobile Telemedicine NY PC

    40 La Riviere Dr Ste 201, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barbara Jeffers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Jeffers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Emergency Medicine

    Ipc Hospitalist Of New York

    50 Lakefront Blvd Ste 130, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Ficano is a primary care provider, practicing in Emergency Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Ficano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Chronic Cough, Dementia, and Anemia.

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

    Buffalo Medical Group PC

    85 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Romesh Kohli is an Internal Medicine provider in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Kohli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2, Liddle Syndrome, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology

    Buffalo Medical Group PC

    85 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Inkee Min is a Nephrologist in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Min is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Nephrosclerosis.

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

    Buffalo Medical Group PC

    85 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shahid Banday is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Banday is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Buffalo Medical Group PC

    85 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cindrea Bender is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Bender is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Buffalo Medical Group PC

    85 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zubin Menon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Menon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Buffalo Medical Group PC

    85 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sara Achakzai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Achakzai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Low Sodium Level, and Delirium.

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

    Buffalo Medical Group PC

    85 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Thomas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Volkmann Contracture, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Liver Embolization.

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

    Buffalo Medical Group PC

    85 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Walter Balon is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Balon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Pure Red Cell Aplasia, Congenital Aplastic Anemia, Acquired Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenia, Ataxia-Pancytopenia Syndrome, and Hip Replacement.

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

    Buffalo Medical Group PC

    85 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tawfiq Zabaneh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Zabaneh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Stroke, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Kaleida Health

    100 High St, 
    Buffalo, NY 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Rusk is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Buffalo, New York. Dr. Rusk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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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 Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, 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 Buffalo, 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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