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

Find the Top Chronic Kidney Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 518 doctor with experience in Chronic Kidney Disease near venice, CA. Of these, 406 are Experienced, 96 are Advanced, 11 are Distinguished and 4 are Elite.

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518 providers found
    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 
     (14.5 miles away)
    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
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required
    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    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
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    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.

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    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine

    UCLA Med Group/Internal Medicine Consultants Of Sm

    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lillian Chen is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Cheilitis Glandularis, and Tonsil Stones. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Century City Dialysis

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

    Anjay Rastogi is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rastogi is rated as a Distinguished 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 Polycystic Kidney Disease, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, High Potassium Level, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

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

    Century City Dialysis

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

    Mohammad Kamgar is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kamgar is rated as a Distinguished 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Lupus Nephritis.

    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 
     (13.1 miles away)
    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.

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

    The Regents Of The University Of California

    200 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Yao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Yao is rated as an Experienced provider 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 Coronary Heart Disease, Sitosterolemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Yao is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UCLA Health

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

    Kristine Sarmosyan is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Sarmosyan is rated as an Advanced 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Polycystic Kidney Disease. Dr. Sarmosyan is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology). Dr. Sarmosyan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

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

    Suphamai Bunnapradist is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bunnapradist 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, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Acute Kidney Failure, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

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

    UCLA Health Santa Monica Nephrology And Infectious Diseases

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

    Hamid Hajmomenian is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Hajmomenian is rated as an Advanced 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and High Potassium Level.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required
    2021 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 710E, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Fawad Zafar-Khan is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Zafar-Khan is rated as an Advanced 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Zafar-Khan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Carl Schulze is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Schulze is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Tubular Necrosis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Schulze is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    5767 W Century Blvd Ste 365, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gloria Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome.

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

    The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology

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

    Lama Abdelnour is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Abdelnour is rated as an Advanced provider 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Lupus Nephritis, and Liddle Syndrome.

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

    The Regents Of The University Of California

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

    Susanne Nicholas is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Nicholas 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 Diabetic Nephropathy, Chronic Kidney Disease, Wilson Disease, and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis.

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

    The Regents Of The University Of California

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

    Phuong-thu Pham is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pham is rated as an Advanced 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Magnesium Deficiency, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

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

    Office

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

    Supreet Sethi is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Sethi is rated as an Advanced 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Glomerulonephritis, Hypophosphatasia (HPP), and Kidney Transplant.

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

    Pejman D Shamekh M.D. Inc

    2080 Century Park E Ste 1207, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kaveh Sharif is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sharif is rated as an Advanced 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Low Sodium Level, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required
    2080 Century Park East, Suite 1410, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Payman Vahedifar is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Vahedifar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Vahedifar 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 venice, 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 venice, 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 venice, 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 venice, 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 venice, 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 venice, 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 venice, 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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