The 20 Best Chronic Kidney Disease Doctors Near Me in Palos Heights, IL

Find the Top Chronic Kidney Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 416 doctor with experience in Chronic Kidney Disease near Palos Heights, IL. Of these, 295 are Experienced, 80 are Advanced, 38 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine

    Office

    6195 W 115th St Ste A, 
    Alsip, IL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amit Garg is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alsip, Illinois. Dr. Garg is rated as an Elite 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, High Potassium Level, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Advocate Medical Group Nephrology

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 112, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darshika Chhabra is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Chhabra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Chhabra is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    J R Nephrology & Associates, PC

    4542 W 95th St, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Polish

    James Rydel is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Rydel 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, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrotic Syndrome, and Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome. Dr. Rydel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine
    4061 West 95th Street, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    As a family physician, I value developing long lasting and meaningful relationships with my patients and their families. I believe in working in partnership with them, emphasizing preventative health measures and controlling chronic medical conditions through education and joint decision making. Dr. Elsen 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 Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Kidney Care Center Oak Lawn, LLC

    4457 Southwest Hwy, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Serbian

    Sonja Marcic is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Marcic 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 Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Necrosis. Dr. Marcic is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Kidney Care Center South LLC

    4457 Southwest Hwy, Suite 201, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sushant Taksande is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Taksande 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Necrosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Taksande is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Kidney Care Center South LLC

    4457 Southwest Hwy, Suite 201, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Muhammad Omer is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Omer 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Necrosis, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Kidney Care Center South LLC

    4457 Southwest Hwy, Suite 201, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hani Al Sharif is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Al Sharif 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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

    Kidney & Hypertension Associates, SC

    14640 John Humphrey Dr, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adel Samad is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Samad 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Necrosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Samad is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Nephrology.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine | Nephrology
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine | Nephrology

    Kidney And Hypertension Associates, Ltd.

    14640 John Humphrey Drive, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mohammad Mataria is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Mataria 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 Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Necrosis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mataria is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease

    J R Nephrology & Associates, PC

    4542 W 95th St, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Arvan is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Arvan is rated as an Advanced 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome, and Nephrotic Syndrome. Dr. Arvan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease

    J R Nephrology & Associates, PC

    4542 W 95th St, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sreya Pallath is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Pallath is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Low Sodium Level. Dr. Pallath is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois, Ltd

    9125 S Pulaski Rd, 
    Evergreen Park, IL 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Malayalam

    Abraham Thomas is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Dr. Thomas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Milk-Alkali Syndrome. Dr. Thomas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    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 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Amishi Patel is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Tubular Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Nephrology.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois, Ltd

    9125 S Pulaski Rd, 
    Evergreen Park, IL 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Priya Raju is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Dr. Raju is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Raju is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    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 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Akash Ahuja is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Dr. Ahuja is rated as a Distinguished 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Acute Tubular Necrosis. Dr. Ahuja is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Nephrology.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois, Ltd

    9125 S Pulaski Rd, 
    Evergreen Park, IL 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Spanish

    Neil Ybanez is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Dr. Ybanez 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 Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Ybanez is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois, Ltd

    9125 S Pulaski Rd, 
    Evergreen Park, IL 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Natalie Selk is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Dr. Selk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Selk is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois, Ltd

    9125 S Pulaski Rd, 
    Evergreen Park, IL 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chijoke Onyenwenyi is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Dr. Onyenwenyi is rated as a Distinguished 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Acute Tubular Necrosis. Dr. Onyenwenyi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois, Ltd

    9125 S Pulaski Rd, 
    Evergreen Park, IL 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeanette Mclaughlin is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Dr. Mclaughlin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Acute Kidney Failure. Dr. Mclaughlin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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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 Palos Heights, IL?

    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 Palos Heights, IL?

    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 Palos Heights, IL?

    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 Palos Heights, IL?

    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 Palos Heights, IL?

    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 Palos Heights, IL?

    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 Palos Heights, IL?

    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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