The 20 Best Chronic Kidney Disease Doctors Near Me

Find the Top Chronic Kidney Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 72592 doctor with experience in Chronic Kidney Disease. Of these, 59129 are Experienced, 9363 are Advanced, 3913 are Distinguished and 154 are Elite.

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    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Harbor-UCLA Nephrology

    1124 W Carson St, Harbor-UCLA MFI, 
    Torrance, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Kalantar-Zadeh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, High Potassium Level, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Kalantar-Zadeh is board certified in Interal Medicine, Nephrology, and Pediatrics.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine | Nephrology
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine | Nephrology
    Referral may be required

    Nephrology - Center For Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital

    8900 W. Doyne Ave., 
    Milwaukee, WI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Abhilash Koratala is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Koratala is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydronephrosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Calciphylaxis, Kidney Transplant, and Tubal Ligation. Dr. Koratala is board certified in Critical Care Echocardiography. Dr. Koratala is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine

    Office

    6195 W 115th St Ste A, 
    Alsip, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amit Garg is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alsip, Illinois. Dr. Garg is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, High Potassium Level, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Garg is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Suburban Geriatrics Inc

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

    Robert Pearlstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pearlstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 180 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pearlstein is board certified in  . Dr. Pearlstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required
    Oberdürrbacher Str. 6, 
    Wuerzburg, BY, DE 

    Christoph Wanner practices practicing medicine in Wuerzburg, Germany. Mr. Wanner is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fabry Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Kidney Disease, Heart Failure, and Kidney Transplant.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required
    Copenhagen, DK 

    Peter Rossing practices practicing medicine in Copenhagen, Denmark. Mr. Rossing is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Tenotomy, and Kidney Transplant.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    4940 Eastern Avenue, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Deidra Crews is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Crews is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Arteriovenous Malformation, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Crews is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Crews is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic Health System In Mankato

    1025 Marsh St, 
    Mankato, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Thai
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charat Thongprayoon is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Mankato, Minnesota. Dr. Thongprayoon is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Stones, Kidney Transplant, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Thongprayoon is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Krista Lentine is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Lentine is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Lentine is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Nephrology , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri State Board Of Registration, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Lentine is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2500 N State St Ste H, 
    Jackson, MS 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Thai
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wisit Cheungpasitporn is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Cheungpasitporn is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Magnesium Deficiency, Kidney Transplant, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Cheungpasitporn is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1001 Potrero Ave Rm 5F38, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neil Powe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Powe is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypertension, Metabolic Acidosis, and Kidney Transplant.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required

    Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Janice Lea is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lea is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Lea is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1994. Dr. Lea is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville

    10751 Falls Road, Falls Concourse STE 408/412, 
    Lutherville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Creoles And Pidgins, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bernard Jaar is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Lutherville, Maryland. Dr. Jaar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Calcinosis, Nephrosclerosis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Jaar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jaar is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required
    Sydney, NSW, AU 

    Giovanni Strippoli practices practicing medicine in Sydney, Australia. Mr. Strippoli is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), High Potassium Level, Kidney Transplant, and Thrombectomy.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required

    Taubman Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception C, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce Robinson is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, High Potassium Level, Minimal Change Disease, Membranous Nephropathy, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Robinson is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Premier Medical Associates PC

    2570 Haymaker Rd, 
    Monroeville, PA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    John Gill is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Gill is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Gangrene, Hepatitis C, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Gill is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 30, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ekamol Tantisattamo is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Tantisattamo is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Low Sodium Level, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Tantisattamo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required
    Edmonton, AB, CA 

    Brenda Hemmelgarn practices practicing medicine in Edmonton, Canada. Ms. Hemmelgarn is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Malignant Hypertension, Kidney Transplant, and Ileostomy.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required

    Kidney Transplantation Medicine

    1283 York Ave # 9, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Deirdre Sawinski is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Sawinski is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), High Potassium Level, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Sawinski is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required

    Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Sarnak is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Sarnak is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Polycystic Kidney Disease, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Sarnak is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Chronic Kidney Disease?

    Chronic kidney disease (CKD) usually causes the slow loss of kidney function over time. The main job of the kidneys is to remove wastes and excess water from the body.

    When should I see a Chronic Kidney Disease doctor near me?

    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 a Chronic Kidney Disease doctor near me?

    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 Chronic Kidney Disease doctors near me?

    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 Chronic Kidney Disease doctors near me?

    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 a Chronic Kidney Disease doctor near me?

    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 Chronic Kidney Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Chronic Kidney Disease 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 a Chronic Kidney Disease doctor near me?

    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 Chronic Kidney Disease 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 Chronic Kidney Disease 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 Chronic Kidney Disease doctors near me?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Chronic Kidney Disease 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 a Chronic Kidney Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Chronic Kidney Disease 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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