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    MediFind found 204 doctor with experience in Chronic Kidney Disease near Hammond, IN. Of these, 138 are Experienced, 41 are Advanced and 25 are Distinguished.

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

      Franciscan Physician Network

      7905 Calumet Ave, 
      Munster, IN 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Nabil Abdo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Abdo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Tracheitis, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Abdo is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Nephrology Specialists, P.C.

      5500 Hohman Ave, Suite 1c, 
      Hammond, IN 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Maher Ajam is a Nephrologist in Hammond, Indiana. Dr. Ajam 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 Low Sodium Level. Dr. Ajam is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
      Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
      701 Superior Ave, 
      Munster, IN 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic

      Abd Noghnogh is a Nephrologist in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Noghnogh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Prostatectomy.

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      Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
      Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
      10120 Calumet Ave Ste 103, 
      Munster, IN 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Mischel is a Nephrologist in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Mischel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Nephrosclerosis.

      Edwin E. Hollins
      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 
       (6.3 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. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

      Marwan Baghdan
      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 
       (9.5 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 top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Orthostatic Hypotension, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

      Jim J. Yao
      Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
      Nephrology
      Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
      Nephrology

      Associates In Nephrology, SC

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

      Jim Yao is a Nephrologist in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Yao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

      Vijaykumar Rao
      Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
      Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

      Associates In Nephrology, SC

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

      Vijaykumar Rao is a Nephrologist in South Holland, Illinois. Dr. Rao 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), Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

      Garima Gupta
      Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
      Nephrology
      Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
      Nephrology

      Nephrology Associates Of Northern Indiana PC

      569 Tyler St, 
      Gary, IN 
       (7.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Garima Gupta is a Nephrologist in Gary, Indiana. Dr. Gupta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Necrosis. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

      Mindaugas Zekonis
      Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
      Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

      Nephrology Associates Of Northern Indiana PC

      569 Tyler St, 
      Gary, IN 
       (7.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Lithuanian, Russian
      Accepting New Patients

      Mindaugas Zekonis is a Nephrologist in Gary, Indiana. Dr. Zekonis 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), Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Zekonis is currently accepting new patients.

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

      Franciscan Physician Network

      7905 Calumet Ave, 
      Munster, IN 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Mark Kevin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Kevin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kevin is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
      Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease

      Nephrology Specialists, P.C.

      8840 Calumet Ave, Suite 101, 
      Munster, IN 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian
      Accepting New Patients

      Mohammad Tinawi is a Nephrologist in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Tinawi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Low Sodium Level. Dr. Tinawi is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
      Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease

      Nephrology Specialists, P.C.

      5500 Hohman Ave, Suite 1c, 
      Hammond, IN 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Raied Abdullah is a Nephrologist in Hammond, Indiana. Dr. Abdullah is rated as an Advanced 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 Low Sodium Level. Dr. Abdullah is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
      Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease

      Nephrology Specialists, P.C.

      5500 Hohman Ave, Suite 1c, 
      Hammond, IN 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Sanjeev Rastogi is a Nephrologist in Hammond, Indiana. Dr. Rastogi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Rastogi is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
      Nephrology | Pediatrics
      Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
      Nephrology | Pediatrics

      Nephrology Specialists, P.C.

      5500 Hohman Ave, Suite 1c, 
      Hammond, IN 
       (2.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Preeti Gurnani is a Nephrologist and a Pediatrics provider in Hammond, Indiana. Dr. Gurnani is rated as an Advanced 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 High Potassium Level. Dr. Gurnani is currently accepting new patients.

      Rudyard Smith
      Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
      Internal Medicine

      Rudyard Smith MD And Associates, SC

      9250 Columbia Ave, 
      Munster, IN 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Rudyard Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Steven J. Smith
      Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
      Family Medicine

      Rudyard Smith MD And Associates, SC

      9250 Columbia Ave, 
      Munster, IN 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Munster, Indiana. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, Sepsis, Hypertension, Thrombectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

      Nirav P. Chudgar
      Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
      Internal Medicine

      Nirav P Chudgar, MD, SC

      1600 167th St, 
      Calumet City, IL 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Nirav Chudgar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Calumet City, Illinois. Dr. Chudgar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
      Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

      Nephrology Associates Of Northern Indiana PC

      569 Tyler St, 
      Gary, IN 
       (7.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Bryan Waldo is a Nephrologist in Gary, Indiana. Dr. Waldo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Low Sodium Level. Dr. Waldo is currently accepting new patients.

      Tony A. Hampton
      Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
      Family Medicine

      Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

      Chicago, IL 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      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. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Chronic Kidney Disease?

      Chronic kidney disease is 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 Hammond, 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 Hammond, 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 Hammond, 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 Hammond, 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 Hammond, 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 Hammond, 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 Hammond, 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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