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

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The 20 Best Acute Kidney Failure Doctors near Syracuse, NY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Acute Kidney Failure near Syracuse, NY. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 6 are Distinguished and 3 are Advanced.

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

    Office

    6846 Buckley Rd, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salil Gupta is an Internal Medicine provider in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Gupta 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, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Nephrology Associates Of Syracuse

    1304 Buckley Road, Suite 200, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Chaffin is a Nephrologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Chaffin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Nephrology Associates Of Syracuse

    1304 Buckley Road, Suite 200, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Simardeep Mangat is a Nephrologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Mangat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

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

    Nephrology Associates Of Syracuse

    1304 Buckley Road, Suite 200, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Antoine Azar is a Nephrologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Azar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis.

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

    Nephrology Associates Of Syracuse

    1304 Buckley Road, Suite 200, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bala Murthy is a Nephrologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Murthy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Intensive Care Medicine

    SUNY Upstate

    90 Presidential Plz, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Haris Mobeen is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Mobeen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and High Potassium Level.

    Adebowale Oguntola
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Nephrology Associates Of Syracuse

    1304 Buckley Road, Suite 200, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adebowale Oguntola is a Nephrologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Oguntola has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Oguntola is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    750 E Adams St Rm 2418, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shehzad Ali is a Nephrologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Ali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Necrosis.

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

    Office

    6846 Buckley Rd, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pawan Rao is a Nephrologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Rao 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, Acute Kidney Failure, High Potassium Level, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Nephrology Associates Of Syracuse

    1304 Buckley Road, Suite 200, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Ondocin is a Nephrologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Ondocin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure

    SUNY Upstate

    90 Presidential Plz, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Knohl is a Nephrologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Knohl 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), Boils, Folliculitis, and Carbuncle.

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

    St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center

    301 Prospect Ave, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harnick Dhillon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Dhillon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Heart Attack, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center

    301 Prospect Ave, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bobby Pohar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Pohar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center

    301 Prospect Ave, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Supriya Oberoi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Oberoi has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Upstate Medical University

    750 E Adams St, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syed Bukhari is a Nephrologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Bukhari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 3, and Primary Hyperoxaluria.

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

    Upstate Medical University

    750 E Adams St, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Leggat is a Nephrologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Leggat 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, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Upstate Medical University

    750 E Adams St, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kriti Devkota is a Nephrologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Devkota is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Acute Tubular Necrosis.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Upstate Medical University

    750 E Adams St, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Elliott is a Nephrologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Elliott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2, Liddle Syndrome, and Acute Kidney Failure.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Upstate Medical University

    750 E Adams St, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Habib is a Nephrologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Habib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Hypophosphatemia, Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP), Juvenile Paget's Disease, and Hypophosphatasia (HPP).

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

    Upstate Medical University

    750 E Adams St, 
    Syracuse, NY 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Gallay is a Nephrologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Gallay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Malabsorption, IgA Nephropathy, Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

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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 Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, 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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