The 20 Best Chronic Kidney Disease Doctors Near Me in East Chicago, IN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 239 doctor with experience in Chronic Kidney Disease near East Chicago, IN. Of these, 159 are Experienced, 51 are Advanced and 29 are Distinguished.

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239 providers found
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Associates In Nephrology, SC

    17225 S Paxton Ave, 
    South Holland, IL 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vijaykumar Rao is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in South Holland, Illinois. Dr. Rao is rated as a Distinguished 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), Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Rao is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Associates In Nephrology, SC

    2315 E 93rd St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kareen Simpson is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Simpson is rated as a Distinguished 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), Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Acute Kidney Failure. Dr. Simpson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Associates In Nephrology, SC

    2315 E 93rd St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nimeet Brahmbhatt is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Brahmbhatt is rated as a Distinguished 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 Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Acute Kidney Failure. Dr. Brahmbhatt is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Nephrology.

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    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Comprehensive Renal Care-Hammond

    222 Douglas St, 
    Hammond, IN 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kristoph Giricz is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Indiana. Dr. Giricz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Necrosis.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Hammond Dialysis Center

    7 Sibley St, 
    Hammond, IN 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Asim Chughtai is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Hammond, Indiana. Dr. Chughtai 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 Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Low Sodium Level.

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

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    100 W 162nd St, 
    South Holland, IL 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edwin Hollins is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in South Holland, Illinois. Dr. Hollins 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Hollins is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Associates In Nephrology, SC

    314 Ridge Rd, 
    Munster, IN 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jim Yao is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Yao 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 Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Yao is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Southwest Nephrology Associates, SC

    9125 South Pulaski Road, 
    Evergreen Park, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French

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

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Associates In Nephrology, SC

    3358 W 95th St, 
    Evergreen Park, IL 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino

    Edgar Lerma is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Dr. Lerma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, High Potassium Level, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Lerma is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Nephrology.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Kidney Care Center Olympia Fields, LLC

    3302 Vollmer Rd, 
    Olympia Fields, IL 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Tamil

    Suresh Samson is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Dr. Samson is rated as a Distinguished 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), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Necrosis. Dr. Samson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology

    Chest Specialists P.C.

    8230 Calumet Ave Ste 110, 
    Munster, IN 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abd Noghnogh is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Noghnogh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Prostatectomy.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Nephrology Associates Of Northern Indiana

    10120 Calumet Ave Ste 103, 
    Munster, IN 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Mischel is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Mischel is rated as a Distinguished 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, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Nephrosclerosis.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Associates In Nephrology, SC

    2315 E 93rd St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Puri is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Puri 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 Acute Kidney Failure, Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, and Diabetic Nephropathy. Dr. Puri is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    Chicago, IL 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tony Hampton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hampton 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, and Hypertensive Heart Disease. Dr. Hampton is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    3330 W 177th St Ste, Ste 1A, 
    Hazel Crest, IL 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marwan Baghdan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hazel Crest, Illinois. Dr. Baghdan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Orthostatic Hypotension, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Baghdan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    219 Health Network Inc

    4320 Fir St Unit 408, 
    East Chicago, IN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eleazar Calero is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in East Chicago, Indiana. Dr. Calero 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), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

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

    219 Health Network Inc

    100 W Chicago Ave Ste F, 
    East Chicago, IN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Libiran is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in East Chicago, Indiana. Dr. Libiran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Community Care Network Internal Medicine-East Chicago

    2020 E Columbus Dr # A, 
    East Chicago, IN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jaime Ruiz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in East Chicago, Indiana. Dr. Ruiz 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 Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    219 Health Network Inc.

    4320 Fir St Unit 307, 
    East Chicago, IN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alfonso Blum is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in East Chicago, Indiana. Dr. Blum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Renovascular Hypertension, Low Sodium Level, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    4320 Fir St Unit 211, 
    East Chicago, IN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Richardson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in East Chicago, Indiana. Dr. Richardson 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 Nephrosclerosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Endoscopy, 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 East Chicago, IN?

    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 East Chicago, IN?

    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 East Chicago, IN?

    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 East Chicago, IN?

    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 East Chicago, IN?

    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 East Chicago, IN?

    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 East Chicago, IN?

    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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