The 20 Best Chronic Kidney Disease Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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The 20 Best Chronic Kidney Disease Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 1890 doctor with experience in Chronic Kidney Disease near Illinois, US. Of these, 1406 are Experienced, 307 are Advanced, 173 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Stuart Sprague
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology | Dentistry | Transplant Surgery
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology | Dentistry | Transplant Surgery

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 800, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Yiddish
    Offers Telehealth

    Stuart Sprague, DO, a nephrologist at Endeavor Health, brings decades of clinical experience and research to the care of patients with kidney disease. His work spans rare diseases, mineral metabolism and complex diagnostic challenges. Dr. Sprague is known for a patient-centered approach, especially for those who don’t fit typical treatment algorithms, and he continues to explore innovations in dialysis and artificial kidney development. Dr. Sprague is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypercalcemia, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Parathyroidectomy, and Kidney Transplant.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology

    Office

    2160 S 1st Ave Rm 7604, 
    Maywood, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vinod Bansal is a Nephrologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Bansal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Necrosis, and Acute Kidney Failure.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology

    University Of Illinois Chicago Physician Group (Uicpg)

    1801 W Taylor St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Lash is a Nephrologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lash is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Kidney Transplant.

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    Jennette L. Berry
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    4001 Vollmer Rd, 
    Olympia Fields, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennette Berry is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Dr. Berry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, and DiGeorge Syndrome.

    Deepkamal Kaur
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    27750 W Highway, Ste 240, 
    Barrington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Offers Telehealth

    Deepkamal Kaur is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Kaur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Darshika Chhabra
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Advocate Medical Group Nephrology

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 112, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darshika Chhabra is a Nephrologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Chhabra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

    Julio C. Gonzalez
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    4025 N Western Ave Bldg, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Julio Gonzalez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Obesity, and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Michael Gill
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    77 Rand Rd, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Gill is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Gill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Richter Syndrome, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Coronary Heart Disease.

    Sanjeev V. Joshi
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    4001 Vollmer Rd, 
    Olympia Fields, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjeev Joshi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Dr. Joshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Perrault Syndrome, Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis, Turner Syndrome, and Dementia.

    Anthony T. Mccormack
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Memory Center

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 520, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Mccormack is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Mccormack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Edgar V. Lerma
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Associates In Nephrology, SC

    3358 W 95th St, 
    Evergreen Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino

    Edgar Lerma is a Nephrologist in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Dr. Lerma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, High Potassium Level, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, and Kidney Transplant.

    Farhan J. Bangash
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Kidney Care Center Crystal Lake, LLC

    442 N IL Route 31, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Farhan Bangash is a Nephrologist in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Bangash is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Necrosis, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Shalini Patel
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Associates In Nephrology, SC

    1160 Park Ave. West, Suite 5N, 
    Highland Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shalini Patel is a Nephrologist in Highland Park, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished 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 Low Sodium Level.

    Louisa Ho
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology | Dentistry | Transplant Surgery
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology | Dentistry | Transplant Surgery

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 800, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Louisa Ho, MD, a nephrologist at Endeavor Health, brings a collaborative and analytical approach to kidney care. With a strong foundation in both science and patient communication, she works closely with individuals to identify underlying causes of kidney disease and craft personalized treatment plans. Dr. Ho integrates lab analysis, imaging and patient history into a problem-solving model, helping patients understand their options and take an active role in their health decisions. Dr. Ho is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Lupus Nephritis.

    James J. Rydel
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    J R Nephrology & Associates, PC

    4542 W 95th St, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Polish

    James Rydel is a Nephrologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Rydel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrotic Syndrome, and Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.

    Abraham Thomas
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois, Ltd

    9125 S Pulaski Rd, 
    Evergreen Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Malayalam

    Abraham Thomas is a Nephrologist in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Dr. Thomas is rated as a Distinguished 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 Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Aamir A. Memon
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois, Ltd

    1600 N Randall Rd, 
    Elgin, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aamir Memon is an Internal Medicine provider in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Memon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Necrosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Low Sodium Level.

    Amishi Patel
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology

    Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois, Ltd

    9125 S Pulaski Rd, 
    Evergreen Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Amishi Patel is a Nephrologist in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Tubular Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Suresh N. Samson
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Kidney Care Center Olympia Fields, LLC

    3302 Vollmer Rd, 
    Olympia Fields, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Tamil

    Suresh Samson is a Nephrologist in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Dr. Samson 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 Necrosis.

    John J. Friedewald
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    676 N St Clair St 19th Fl, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Friedewald is a Nephrologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Friedewald has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as a Distinguished 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 Kidney Failure, Low Sodium Level, 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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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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