The 20 Best Chronic Kidney Disease Doctors Near Me in Santa Monica, CA

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The 20 Best Chronic Kidney Disease Doctors near Santa Monica, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 440 doctor with experience in Chronic Kidney Disease near Santa Monica, CA. Of these, 310 are Experienced, 111 are Advanced and 18 are Distinguished.

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    Kristine Sarmosyan
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease

    UCLA Health

    200 UCLA Medical Plaza, Ste 365-C, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristine Sarmosyan is a Nephrologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sarmosyan has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Polycystic Kidney Disease. Dr. Sarmosyan is currently accepting new patients.

    Suphamai Bunnapradist
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Office

    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 565C, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Suphamai Bunnapradist is a Nephrologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bunnapradist is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Acute Kidney Failure, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    1223 16th Street, Suite 3400, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carl Schulze is a Nephrologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Schulze is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Tubular Necrosis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Schulze is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Endocrinology | Internal Medicine

    Pacific Medical And Nephrology Associates Inc.

    2001 Santa Monica Blvd, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    50+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Earl Gordon is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Endocrinologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Gordon has been practicing medicine for over 50 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    2021 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 710E, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Fawad Zafar is a Nephrologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Zafar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Zafar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    2021 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 421E, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tariq Shah is a Nephrologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Tubular Necrosis, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Century City Dialysis

    10630 Santa Monica Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anjay Rastogi is a Nephrologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rastogi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Polycystic Kidney Disease, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, High Potassium Level, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 565, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Lum is a Nephrologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lum is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Polycystic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Office

    100 Medical Plz Ste 690, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Kamgar is a Nephrologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kamgar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Lupus Nephritis.

    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Endocrinology

    UCLA Med Group/Internal Medicine Consultants Of Sm

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Kim is an Endocrinologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hypervitaminosis D, Atrial Tachycardia, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), and Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT).

    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine

    B & G Medical And Surgical Providers A Professional Corporation

    10660 Wilshire Blvd Apt 1108, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elham Ghadishah is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ghadishah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Enlarged Liver, Sepsis, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Nephrology And Infectious Diseases

    1245 16th St Ste 307, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Reza Khorsan is a Nephrologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Khorsan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and High Potassium Level.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Surgery

    1223 16th St Ste 3400, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hamid Hajmomenian is a Nephrologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Hajmomenian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and High Potassium Level.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Endocrinology | Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Endocrinology | Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

    California Kidney Medical Group

    4644 Lincoln Blvd, 
    Marina Del Rey, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    50+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Shwayder is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Endocrinologist in Marina Del Rey, California. Dr. Shwayder has been practicing medicine for over 50 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis, and High Potassium Level.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease

    The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology

    1145 Gayley Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lama Abdelnour is a Nephrologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Abdelnour has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Lupus Nephritis, and Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susanne Nicholas is a Nephrologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nicholas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Wilson Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Phuong-thu Pham is a Nephrologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, IgA Nephropathy, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Office

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Supreet Sethi is a Nephrologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sethi has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Glomerulonephritis, Juvenile Paget's Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Office

    100 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Niloofar Nobakht is a Nephrologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nobakht is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Polycystic Kidney Disease, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, Interstitial Nephritis, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Pediatric Nephrology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Pediatric Nephrology | Pediatrics

    UCLA Pediatric Nephrology

    10833 LeConte Ave, Rm A2-383, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marciana Laster is a Pediatric Nephrologist and a Pediatrics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Laster is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrotic Syndrome, Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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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