The 20 Best Chronic Kidney Disease Doctors Near Me in El Centro, CA

Find the Top Chronic Kidney Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 4992 doctor with experience in Chronic Kidney Disease near El Centro, CA. Of these, 4147 are Experienced, 608 are Advanced, 221 are Distinguished and 14 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
    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

    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.

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

    Kaiser Permanente Northern California

    1950 Franklin St, 
    Oakland, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Go is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Go 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, Heart Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Cardiac Ablation.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dan Brennan is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Brennan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Brennan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Brennan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Connie Rhee is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Rhee is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Low Sodium Level, Kidney Transplant, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required
    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keiichi Sumida is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sumida is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, Parathyroidectomy, and Kidney Transplant.

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

    University Healthcare Alliance

    100A San Pablo Towne Ctr, 
    San Pablo, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Glenn Chertow is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in San Pablo, California. Dr. Chertow is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Calciphylaxis, Kidney Transplant, and Parathyroidectomy.

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

    Univ Of California Home Care Serv

    400 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elaine Ku is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ku is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Tubular Necrosis, Lupus Nephritis, and Kidney Transplant.

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

    Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic

    317 West Pueblo Street, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Sim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Sim is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypothyroidism, and Kidney Transplant.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Lafayette is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Lafayette is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses IgA Nephropathy, Glomerulonephritis, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

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

    Martin Luther King Jr-Harbor Hospital

    12021 Wilmington Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Keith Norris is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Norris 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), Diabetic Nephropathy, Kidney Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

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

    UCI Medical Ctr NPHRLGY/HYPRTSN

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nosratola Vaziri is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Vaziri is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrotic Syndrome, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Islet Cell Transplantation, and Nephrectomy.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Referral may be required

    Nephrology And Hypertension Faculty Practice

    400 Parnassus Ave., B1 Plaza Level, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kerry Cho is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Cho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Cho is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Nephrology, Nephrology. Dr. Cho is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine

    Visalia Medical Clinic Inc.

    5400 W Hillsdale Ave, 
    Visalia, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Allen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Visalia, California. Dr. Allen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 233 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Oncology Physicians Network Of California PC

    1043 Elm Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kiem Liem is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Liem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Thrombocytopenia, Dehydration, and Breast Cancer. Dr. Liem is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology), Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology), American Board Internal Medicine, and Internal Medicine. Dr. Liem is currently accepting new patients.

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

    University Of California San Francisco

    505 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Flavio Vincenti is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Vincenti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine

    San Francisco VA Medical Center

    4150 Clement St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Shlipak is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Shlipak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atherosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Kidney Transplant, and Leg or Foot Amputation.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology | Transplant Surgery
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology | Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Kidney Transplant Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Seventh Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amarpali Brar is a Nephrologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Brar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Cytomegalovirus Infection, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Brar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Nephrology, Nephrology and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Brar is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Mallareddy Maddula, MD Private Practice

    1801 E March Ln, Ste B265, 
    Stockton, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mallareddy Maddula is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Stockton, California. Dr. Maddula is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Necrosis. Dr. Maddula is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology). Dr. Maddula 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 El Centro, CA?

    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 El Centro, CA?

    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 El Centro, CA?

    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 El Centro, CA?

    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 El Centro, CA?

    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 El Centro, CA?

    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 El Centro, CA?

    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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