The 20 Best Chronic Kidney Disease Doctors Near Me in san clemente, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 34 doctor with experience in Chronic Kidney Disease near san clemente, CA. Of these, 31 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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34 providers found
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine
    395 W Avenida Vista Hermosa, 
    San Clemente, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Duc Pham is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Clemente, California. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced 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 Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, Testicular Failure, and Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia. Dr. Pham is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Optumcare Medical Group

    San Clemente, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Saltzman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Clemente, California. Dr. Saltzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Orthostatic Hypotension, Interstitial Nephritis, Sepsis, Lactic Acidosis, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Saltzman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Saltzman is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Optum - San Juan Capistrano

    San Juan Capistrano, CA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lothar Mcmillian is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Juan Capistrano, California. Dr. Mcmillian is rated as an Experienced 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 High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Hypertension. Dr. Mcmillian is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Mcmillian is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bassam Bilal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Bilal is rated as an Experienced 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hypertension. Dr. Bilal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Glassock is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Glassock 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 Glomerulonephritis, Membranous Nephropathy, IgA Nephropathy, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Referral may be required
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 250, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    May Chen is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Acute Tubular Necrosis. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 250, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Habib Azad is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Azad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Azad is currently accepting new patients.

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

    S-H Opco San Juan Capistrano LLC

    31741 Rancho Viejo Rd, 
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fari Kamalpour is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Juan Capistrano, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Kamalpour is rated as an Experienced 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 Renovascular Hypertension, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required
    30230 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 200, 
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Pang is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in San Juan Capistrano, California. Dr. Pang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Necrosis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Optum California-Hoag Clinic

    26800 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Pratt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Pratt 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 High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine
    26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 315, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chad Wadell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Wadell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Wadell is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Optum - Mission Viejo

    26991 Crown Valley Pkwy, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Camellia Shoapour is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Shoapour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Dr. Shoapour is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Pacific Ridge Medical Associates Inc

    25401 Cabot Rd, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Lo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Lo is rated as an Experienced 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 Vitamin D Deficiency, Osteomyelitis in Children, Gaucher Disease Type 3, and Gaucher Disease Type 1. Dr. Lo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Mehrnaz Jamali MD Inc

    26671 Aliso Creek Rd, 
    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehrnaz Jamali is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. Jamali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Unstable Angina, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Jamali is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Gary L. Sugarman M.D. Inc.

    25411 Cabot Rd Ste 105, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Afsaneh Haftbaradaran-Mohammadi is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Haftbaradaran-Mohammadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Necrosis, and Diabetic Nephropathy.

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

    Saddleback Medical Group

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cecilia Tran is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, and Hyperkeratosis Lenticularis Perstans. Dr. Tran is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tran is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Saddleback Medical Group

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Curtis Siu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Siu is rated as an Experienced 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 High Cholesterol, Infant Hyperglycemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hyperlipidemia Type 3. Dr. Siu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Siu is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Saddleback Medical Group

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maziar Zamani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Zamani is rated as an Experienced 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Zamani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zamani is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Scke

    23141 Moulton Pkwy Ste 102, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yaseen Kady is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Kady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Saddleback Medical Group

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (12.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raymond Fernandez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Fernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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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 san clemente, 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 san clemente, 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 san clemente, 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 san clemente, 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 san clemente, 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 san clemente, 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 san clemente, 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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