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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Acute Kidney Failure near Sweetwater, TN. Of these, 10 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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      Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
      Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

      Knoxville Kidney Center, PLLC

      783 New Hwy 68, 
      Sweetwater, TN 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kendra Hendon is a Nephrologist in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Dr. Hendon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Hendon is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure
      Distinguished in Acute Kidney Failure

      Knoxville Kidney Center, PLLC

      783 New Hwy 68, 
      Sweetwater, TN 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      George Newman is a Nephrologist in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Dr. Newman 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. Newman is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
      Internal Medicine

      Sweetwater Hospital Association

      304 Church St, 
      Sweetwater, TN 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Eric Poston is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Dr. Poston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Poston is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
      Internal Medicine
      304 Church St, 
      Sweetwater, TN 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Thomas Evans is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hip Replacement.

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

      Sweetwater Hospital Association

      304 Church St, 
      Sweetwater, TN 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Shamblin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Sweetwater, Tennessee. Dr. Shamblin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Shamblin is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Statcare Inpatient LLC

      1114 W Madison Ave, 
      Athens, TN 
       (13.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Stanfield is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Tennessee. Dr. Stanfield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pneumonia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hip Replacement, and Ureteroscopy.

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

      Statcare Inpatient LLC

      1114 W Madison Ave, 
      Athens, TN 
       (13.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Nathan Reed is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Tennessee. Dr. Reed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, and Pneumonia.

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

      Covenant Medical Group Inc

      111 Clyde St, 
      Loudon, TN 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Swahili
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Moez Premji is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Loudon, Tennessee. Dr. Premji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Hyperlipidemia Type 3, High Cholesterol, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Premji is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Covenant Medical Group Inc

      111 Clyde St, 
      Loudon, TN 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Loudon, Tennessee. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Covenant Medical Group Inc

      111 Clyde St, 
      Loudon, TN 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mohammad Rahman is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Loudon, Tennessee. Dr. Rahman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Atrophy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Familial Hypercholesterolemia. Dr. Rahman is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Covenant Medical Group Inc

      111 Clyde St, 
      Loudon, TN 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Bipinchandra Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Loudon, Tennessee. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Hypothyroidism, Alzheimer's Disease, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Athens Physicians Practice LLC

      719 Cook Dr, 
      Athens, TN 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Vickie Turnbough is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Tennessee. Dr. Turnbough is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypertension. Dr. Turnbough is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Athens Physicians Practice LLC

      711 Cook Dr, Suite 220, 
      Athens, TN 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kevin Gooch is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Tennessee. Dr. Gooch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Lung Metastases, Diverticular Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gooch is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Kidney Failure
      Family Medicine
      135 N Meadow Dr, Suite A, 
      Athens, TN 
       (14.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Johnnie Carter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Athens, Tennessee. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Kidney Failure. His top areas of expertise are Loin Pain Hematuria Syndrome, Diffuse Panbronchiolitis, Empyema, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Sweetwater, TN?

      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 Sweetwater, TN?

      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 Sweetwater, TN?

      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 Sweetwater, TN?

      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 Sweetwater, TN?

      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 Sweetwater, TN?

      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 Sweetwater, TN?

      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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