The 20 Best Chronic Kidney Disease Doctors Near Me in Appling, GA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Chronic Kidney Disease near Appling, GA. Of these, 23 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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26 providers found
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Of Evans - Bldg. 3

    465 N Belair Rd, Ste 2B, 
    Evans, GA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Mcelroy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Evans, Georgia. Dr. Mcelroy is rated as an Experienced 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 Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mcelroy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mcelroy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    CPC-Gateway

    4039 Gateway Blvd, 
    Grovetown, GA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Friedman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Grovetown, Georgia. Dr. Friedman 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 Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency, Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency, Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Evans Medical Group

    465 N Belair Rd Bldg 3, 
    Evans, GA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Tarpley is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Evans, Georgia. Dr. Tarpley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Xanthoma.

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

    University Medical Associates LLP

    465 N Belair Rd Ste 2B, 
    Evans, GA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert West is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Evans, Georgia. Dr. West is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Cirrhosis.

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

    Medical Associates Plus

    315 Fluker Street, 
    Thomson, GA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daryl Wiley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Thomson, Georgia. Dr. Wiley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 50 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Medical Associates Plus

    315 Fluker Street, 
    Thomson, GA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Sheppard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Thomson, Georgia. Dr. Sheppard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sitosterolemia, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Augusta Family Medicine LLC

    1224 Augusta West Pkwy, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Reimer is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Reimer 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 Alzheimer's Disease, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Decorticate Posture, and Decerebrate Posture.

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

    Piedmont Physicians Of Evans - Bldg. 1

    447 N Belair Rd, Ste 104, 
    Evans, GA 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Henson is board certified in Internal Medicine, treating a variety of conditions including Hypertension, Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, as well as other chronic conditions that can affect adult patients.He has been in practice since 1996, joining Piedmont Physicians in 2014.Outside of medicine, he enjoys playing golf, snow skiing, and scuba diving. Dr. Henson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Henson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Henson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    McDuffie Medical Associates PC

    505 Mount Pleasant Rd, 
    Thomson, GA 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Lemley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Thomson, Georgia. Dr. Lemley 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Enlarged Liver.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine

    Spine Center Augusta LLC

    501 Furys Ferry Rd, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mittal Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Patel 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), Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

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

    Augusta Renal Physicians, P.A.

    1109 Medical Center Dr Ste 5, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nadeem Afzal is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Afzal is rated as an Advanced 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 Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Afzal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    465 N Belair Rd, 
    Evans, GA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Merrill is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Evans, Georgia. Dr. Merrill is rated as an Experienced 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 Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Crisis.

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

    Office

    465 N Belair Rd, 
    Evans, GA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Schmidt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Evans, Georgia. Dr. Schmidt 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 Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Common Cold, Cirrhosis, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

    Center For Primary Care

    505 Mount Pleasant Rd Ste 100, 
    Thomson, GA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Lemley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Thomson, Georgia. Dr. Lemley is rated as an Experienced 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

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

    Office

    210 Oak St N, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roger Brown is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced 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 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Opioid Use Disorder, and Obesity.

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

    Doctors Hospital

    3651 Wheeler Rd, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tonia Youmans is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Youmans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Doctors Hospital

    3651 Wheeler Rd, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hanish Chauhan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Chauhan 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Atypical Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Doctors Hospital

    3651 Wheeler Rd, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Usani is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Usani is rated as an Experienced 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 Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    Doctors Hospital

    3651 Wheeler Rd, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Ross is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Ross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Fasciitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Doctors Hospital

    3651 Wheeler Rd, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Gibbs is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Gibbs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Fasciitis, Cellulitis, Necrosis, Lymphangitis, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Appling, GA?

    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 Appling, GA?

    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 Appling, GA?

    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 Appling, GA?

    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 Appling, GA?

    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 Appling, GA?

    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 Appling, GA?

    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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