The 20 Best Acute Kidney Failure Doctors Near Me in Pennsylvania, US

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The 20 Best Acute Kidney Failure Doctors in Pennsylvania, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 2110 doctor with experience in Acute Kidney Failure near Pennsylvania, US. Of these, 1654 are Experienced, 296 are Advanced and 155 are Distinguished.

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    Margaret M. Duffy
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine | Nephrology
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine | Nephrology

    Valley Kidney Specialists, PC

    1230 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 301, 
    Allentown, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Duffy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

    Gregory R. Varghese
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine | Nephrology
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine | Nephrology

    Valley Kidney Specialists, PC

    1230 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 301, 
    Allentown, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Varghese is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Necrosis.

    Parvaneh Abtahi
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Reading Nephrology Ltd

    1030 Reed Ave, Suite 114, 
    Wyomissing, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Abtahi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Low Sodium Level, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

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    Edward T. Hovick
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Kidney Care Specialists LLC - Nephrology Associates Division

    824 Main Street, Phoenixville Medical, Building Suite 204, 
    Phoenixville, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Hovick 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), Necrosis, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

    Krishna Komanduri
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine | Nephrology
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine | Nephrology

    Kidney Care Specialists LLC - Nephrology Associates Division

    2223 E High St, 
    Pottstown, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Komanduri 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, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Necrosis, and Bone Graft.

    Madhulika Sharma
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Kidney Care Specialists LLC - Nephrology Associates Division

    824 Main Street, Phoenixville Medical, Building Suite 204, 
    Phoenixville, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    . Dr. Sharma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Polycystic Kidney Disease, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

    Daniel A. George
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Kidney Care Specialists LLC - Nephrology Associates Division

    609 West Germantown Pike, Suite 210, 
    East Norriton, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. George 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 Nephrosclerosis.

    Navneet K. Sharma
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine

    Pottstown Hospital

    1600 East High Street, 
    Pottstown, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Sharma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Lung Metastases, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Suburban Geriatrics Inc

    2901 Jolly Road, 
    Plymouth Meeting, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Pearlstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Kidney Care Specialists LLC - Nephrology Associates Division

    100 East Lancaster Avenue, MOB W, Suite 130, 
    Wynnewood, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Schoepe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Necrosis.

    Karthik M. Ranganna
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine | Nephrology
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Internal Medicine | Nephrology

    Reading Hospital

    420 South 5th Avenue, 
    West Reading, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Ranganna 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, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

    Tayyab Ali
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nephrology

    Kidney Care Specialists, LLC

    1230 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suites 301, 302, And 304, 
    Allentown, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Punjabi, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Tayyab Ali is a Nephrologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ali is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Necrosis.

    Henry L. Schairer
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Kidney Care Specialists, LLC

    1230 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suites 301, 302, And 304, 
    Allentown, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philosophy of care | I want to develop a long-term relationship with patients, enabling them to navigate the often confusing medical system as it pertains to the care of chronic kidney disease, dialysis, transplantation, hypertension and electrolyte management. | Why I entered medicine | I enjoy scientific inquiry, but I wanted to apply scientific knowledge to help people improve their lives. | Community involvement | I participate in many community service initiatives of the local National Kidney Foundation chapter, including giving lectures, counseling at chronic kidney disease screening events and being a patient advocate. I am also active in my church, providing food to a local pantry and getting involved in many community service projects. | Personal interests | My interests are faith, family, friends and fitness, especially road cycling. I also enjoy playing the trumpet. Dr. Schairer 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 Nephrosclerosis.

    James P. Reichart
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Kidney Care Specialists, LLC

    1230 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suites 301, 302, And 304, 
    Allentown, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Reichart is a Nephrologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Reichart is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Ambereen M. Jan
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Clinical Renal Associates, Ltd. Exton

    860 Springdale Drive, Suite 100, 
    Exton, PA 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ambereen Jan is a Nephrologist in Exton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jan has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and 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 Low Sodium Level. Dr. Jan is currently accepting new patients.

    Michael R. Lattanzio
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Clinical Renal Associates, Ltd. Exton

    860 Springdale Drive, Suite 100, 
    Exton, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Lattanzio is a Nephrologist in Exton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lattanzio 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. Dr. Lattanzio is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Clinical Renal Associates LLC

    860 Springdale Dr, Suite 100, 
    Exton, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stefan Tachev is a Nephrologist in Exton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tachev 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.

    Kaushal R. Patel
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Nephrology Associates Of Central PA

    207 House Avenue, Suite 110, 
    Camp Hill, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kaushal R. Patel, MD, specializes in nephrology. He is affiliated with UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC Carlisle, UPMC West Shore and UPMC Pinnalce Harrisburg. Dr. Patel completed his fellowship and residency at Northwell Health - Westchester Health at Valhalla and medical degree at Medical College Baroda. Dr. Patel 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.

    Nelson P. Kopyt
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Kidney Care Specialists, LLC

    1230 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suites 301, 302, And 304, 
    Allentown, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nelson Kopyt is a Nephrologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kopyt 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), Acute Kidney Failure, Glomerulonephritis, and Kidney Transplant.

    Samuel F. Stea
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    UPMC Nephrology

    2330 Saint Mary Street West, 
    Lewisburg, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Stea, MD, specializes in nephrology and is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices in Lewisburg and at UPMC Williamsport and UPMC Lock Haven. He received his medical degree from New York Medical College, completed a  fellowship at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, and his residency at Danbury Hospital. Dr. Stea is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Acute Kidney Failure, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

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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 in Pennsylvania, US?

    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 in Pennsylvania, US?

    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 in Pennsylvania, US?

    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 in Pennsylvania, US?

    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 in Pennsylvania, US?

    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 in Pennsylvania, US?

    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 in Pennsylvania, US?

    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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