The 20 Best Acute Kidney Failure Doctors Near Me in Sumter, SC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Acute Kidney Failure near Sumter, SC. Of these, 14 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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19 providers found
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    Columbia Nephrology Associates – Sumter

    115 North Sumter Street, Building 1, 
    Sumter, SC 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Floyd is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Sumter, South Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Floyd is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, and Acute Tubular Necrosis. Dr. Floyd is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Floyd is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Hospital Medicine
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Hospital Medicine

    Prisma Health Hospitalists – Sumter

    129 North Washington Street, 
    Sumter, SC 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shameen Beigh is a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sumter, South Carolina. Dr. Beigh 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Magnesium Deficiency, Acute Kidney Failure, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Beigh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Beigh is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
    Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

    M. Francisco Gonzalez MD PA

    115 N Sumter St Ste 305, 
    Sumter, SC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Smith is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Sumter, South Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis.

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    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Advanced in Acute Kidney Failure

    MUSC Health Specialty Care - Oak Hill Medical Park

    625 West Wesmark Boulevard, 
    Sumter, SC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Cain, MD, specializes in Nephrology and is located in Sumter, SC. Dr. Cain is rated as an Advanced 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Necrosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    MUSC Health Specialty Care - Oak Hill Medical Park

    625 West Wesmark Boulevard, 
    Sumter, SC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pusadee Suchinda, MD, specializes in Internal Medicine, and Nephrology and is located in Sumter, SC. Dr. Suchinda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Magnesium Deficiency, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Carolina Geriatric Specialists

    244 Church Street, 
    Sumter, SC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Macdonald Dubose is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Sumter, South Carolina. Dr. Dubose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Idiopathic Edema, Dysgraphia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Dubose is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Dubose is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Nurse Practitioner

    Columbia Nephrology Associates – Sumter

    115 North Sumter Street, Building 1, 
    Sumter, SC 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Whitney Eichmeier is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Sumter, South Carolina. Ms. Eichmeier is rated as an Experienced 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 Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Hypercalcemia. Ms. Eichmeier is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Hospital Medicine

    Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands

    129 N Washington St, 
    Sumter, SC 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Bullard is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Sumter, South Carolina. Dr. Bullard 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Monkeypox, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bullard is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    MUSC Health Specialty Care - Oak Hill Medical Park

    625 West Wesmark Boulevard, 
    Sumter, SC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juanly Rodriguez Velez, MD, specializes in Internal Medicine, and Nephrology and is located in Sumter, SC. Dr. Velez 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Magnesium Deficiency, and Acute Kidney Failure.

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

    Palmetto Adult Medicine

    1295 Wilson Hall Road, 
    Sumter, SC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Reynolds is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sumter, South Carolina. Dr. Reynolds 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 Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Reynolds is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Reynolds is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Colonial Family Practice – W. Liberty

    674 West Liberty Street, 
    Sumter, SC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Whaley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sumter, South Carolina. Dr. Whaley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Whaley is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Whaley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Colonial Family Practice – W. Liberty

    674 West Liberty Street, 
    Sumter, SC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Mahr is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sumter, South Carolina. Dr. Mahr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Mahr is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Mahr is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MUSC Health Primary Care - Oak Hill Medical Park

    649 West Wesmark Boulevard, 
    Sumter, SC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tracy Ridgill, MD, specializes in Family Medicine, and Primary Care and is located in Sumter, SC. Dr. Ridgill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital

    129 N Washington St, 
    Sumter, SC 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Felix Erekuu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sumter, South Carolina. Dr. Erekuu is rated as an Experienced 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 Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Hospital Medicine

    Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands

    129 N Washington St, 
    Sumter, SC 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Weston is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Sumter, South Carolina. Dr. Weston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, COVID-19, Pneumonia, Tenesmus, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Weston is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital

    129 N Washington St, 
    Sumter, SC 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Abbott is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sumter, South Carolina. Dr. Abbott 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

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

    Prescriptions Inc.

    240 Church St, 
    Sumter, SC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Dubose is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sumter, South Carolina. Dr. Dubose 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 Peripheral Artery Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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

    Tandem Health

    1278 N Lafayette Dr, 
    Sumter, SC 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kim Cortez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sumter, South Carolina. Dr. Cortez is rated as an Experienced 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 Sickle Cell Disease, Ascites, Sepsis, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
    Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure

    Office

    Sumter, SC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Williams is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Sumter, South Carolina. Dr. Williams 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 Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Sumter, SC?

    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 Sumter, SC?

    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 Sumter, SC?

    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 Sumter, SC?

    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 Sumter, SC?

    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 Sumter, SC?

    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 Sumter, SC?

    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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