The 20 Best Chronic Kidney Disease Doctors Near Me in Linthicum Heights, MD

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 886 doctor with experience in Chronic Kidney Disease near Linthicum Heights, MD. Of these, 636 are Experienced, 146 are Advanced, 96 are Distinguished and 8 are Elite.

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    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1800 Orleans Street, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Crews is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She holds faculty appointments with the School of Nursing, the Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology and Clinical Research, the Center on Aging and Health, and the Center for Health Equity, where she is Deputy Director. Her research program aims to advance equity in kidney disease and hypertension outcomes by focusing on social drivers of health inequities. An elected member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation, Dr. Crews has received numerous awards for her research contributions, including the 2018 Johns Hopkins University President’s Frontier Award--a $250,000 award granted to a single faculty scholar on the cusp of transforming their field. She is a former National Academy of Medicine (NAM) Emerging Leader Scholar and was the inaugural Gilbert S. Omenn Anniversary Fellow of the NAM. In 2019, Dr. Crews received the W. Lester Henry Award for Diversity and Access to Care from the American College of Physicians and the Distinguished Leader Award from the American Society of Nephrology. Dr. Crews is the founding director of the Doctoral Diversity Program, a 2-year, research-intensive post-baccalaureate program of the Johns Hopkins Initiative for Careers in Science and Medicine. Dr. Crews received her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and her medical degree from Saint Louis University. A graduate of the Osler Medical Training Program, she completed nephrology fellowship and a master’s in clinical epidemiology degree at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Crews is rated as an Elite 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Arteriovenous Malformation, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Crews is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    301 Mason Lord Drive, Suite 3400, Suite 3400, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Bernard Jaar is an associate professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He holds a joint appointment in epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. His areas of clinical expertise include chronic kidney disease and all dialysis modalities. Dr. Jaar earned his M.D. from Faculte de Medecine et de Pharmacie of the State University of Haiti. He completed nephrology training at Hopitaux de Paris (Hopital Tenon, Hopital Saint Antoine, Hopital Saint Louis) University of Paris V, France. He subsequently completed an internal medicine residency at Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia and a nephrology fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, in addition to a post-doctoral fellowship in Epidemiology and a Master in Public Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. His research interests include epidemiology of chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease, particularly survival in dialysis patients, peripheral arterial disease and environmental risk factors for kidney disease. Dr. Jaar was recognized with the C. Lockard Conley Award 2021 by the American College of Physician Maryland Chapter for contributions to resident education / research and the National Kidney Foundation Garabed Eknoyan Award 2022 for promoting the mission of NKF in making the lives of people with kidney disease better. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the International Society of Nephrology, American Society of Nephrology, National Kidney Foundation, American College of Physicians and the International Society of Peritoneal dialysis. Dr. Jaar is rated as an Elite 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Calcinosis, Nephrosclerosis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Jaar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steve Sozio is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Sozio is rated as an Elite 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Calcinosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Sozio is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
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    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 4, Floor 4, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel C. Brennan, M.D., joins the Johns Hopkins Division of Renal Medicine as professor of nephrology and medical director of the Comprehensive Transplant Center. Dr. Brennan’s areas of clinical expertise include transplant nephrology and renal disease. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Brennan was the Alan A. and Edith L. Wolff Professor of renal Diseases at Washington University and the Director of Transplant Nephrology at the Washington University School of Medicine. He received his undergraduate degree from Cornell College and earned his medical degree at the University of Iowa, where he completed a residency in internal medicine. He then completed research and clinical nephrology fellowships at Brigham & Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School. Dr. Brennan holds professional memberships at various organizations, including the American College of Physicians, the International Society of Nephrology, the American Society of Nephrology, The Transplantation Society, the American Society of Transplant Physicians and the American Society of Clinical Investigation. Dr. Brennan is rated as an Elite 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant. Dr. Brennan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Maryland Pediatric Associates PA

    22 S Greene St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Weir is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Weir is rated as an Elite 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 High Potassium Level, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1830 E Monument St Ste 416, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Morgan Grams is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Grams is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), High Potassium Level, Low Potassium Level, and Kidney Transplant.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required

    Johns Hopkins Hospital

    600 N Wolfe St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Estrella is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Estrella is rated as an Elite 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Prerenal Azotemia, and Kidney Transplant.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Referral may be required

    Johns Hopkins Hospital

    600 N Wolfe St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rulan Parekh is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Parekh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrotic Syndrome, Chronic Kidney Disease, Minimal Change Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Kidney Transplant.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required

    Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

    5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Floor 1, Floor 1, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Tamil, Telugu
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Geetha is a Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of Nephrology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. A graduate of Madras Medical College, India, she completed Internal Medicine training in U.K. She did her Internal Medicine Residency at York, PA and Nephrology fellowship at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. She has been on Hopkins faculty since 1998. She is the Associate Director of the Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center and co-director of the Johns Hopkins Glomerular Disease Clinic. She is a member of Royal College of Physicians (U.K.) and Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology. She was inducted to the Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence. Dr. Geetha is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glomerulonephritis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Geetha is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required

    Mokhtar Nasir MD

    826 Washington Road, Suite 100, 
    Westminster, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    Mokhtar N. Nasir, MD, specializes in nephrology. He is affiliated with UPMC Hanover. Dr. Nasir completed his fellowships at Georgetown University Hospital and SUNY Downstate Medical University Hospital of Brooklyn, residency at St. Agnes HealthCare Hospital and medical degree at American University of Beirut. Dr. Nasir is rated as a Distinguished 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Low Sodium Level.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Referral may be required

    Mid Atlantic Nephrology Associates

    5999 Harpers Farm Road, Suite W250, Suite W250, 
    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jia Liu is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Liu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Liu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required

    Washington Nephrology Associates

    5550 Friendship Boulevard, Suite 340, Suite 340, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jeremy A. Marcus is a nephrologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington Hospital Center and George Washington University Hospital, where he serves as an assistant professor of medicine for the George Washington University School of Medicine. He practices out of Washington Nephrology Associates in Washington, D.C. Dr. Marcus earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where he also served as chief resident and clinical instructor of medicine. Dr. Marcus completed a fellowship in nephrology at Tufts-New England Medical Center. Dr. Marcus is a member of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Marcus is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Polycystic Kidney Disease. Dr. Marcus is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Referral may be required

    Mid Atlantic Nephrology Associates

    5999 Harpers Farm Road, Suite W250, Suite W250, 
    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Burmese

    Tin Maung is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Maung 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 Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Acute Kidney Failure. Dr. Maung is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral required

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville

    10751 Falls Road, Falls Concourse STE 408/412, Falls Concourse STE 408/412, 
    Lutherville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Derek M. Fine is an associate professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His areas of clinical expertise include glomerular kidney disease, particularly lupus nephritis and other immune-mediated kidney diseases, HIV-related kidney disease, scleroderma-related kidney disease, acute kidney injury, hyponatremia, kidney biopsy, and rhabdomyolysis. Dr. Fine earned his M.D. at Johns Hopkins. He completed his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in nephrology at Johns Hopkins. His research interests include HIV-related kidney diseases and lupus nephritis. He is a member of the Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence and was named 2018 Physician of the Year at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Fine 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 Lupus Nephritis, Glomerulonephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Fine is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Referral may be required

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Floor 7, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohamed G. Atta, MD, MPH, is Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland and Director of Von Hippel Lindau Clinical Care Center at Hopkins. A graduate of Mansoura University School of Medicine in Egypt, he completed his internship and residency training in various locations including the Urology and Nephrology Center at Mansoura University, Cabrini Medical Center in New York, and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Atta received his MPH degree from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in 2005. Dr. Atta is a member of the Health Disparity Committee at the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in Maryland, the Scientific Council on Kidney of the American Heart Association, the International Society of Nephrology, and the American Society of Nephrology. Dr. Atta has participated as principal investigator in several studies, clinical trials, and serves as a peer reviewer for the Journal of Clinical Investigation, Archives of Internal Medicine, American Journal of Medicine, Kidney International, Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, American Journal of Kidney Diseases, Clinical Infectious Disease, and Journal of Infectious Diseases among others. He authored or co-authored numerous articles published in Genomics, the Journal of Biological Chemistry, Journal of clinical investigation, Clinical Infectious Disease, Circulation, Stem Cells Translational Medicine, American Journal of Medicine, and American Journal of Transplantation, Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, American Journal of Kidney Disease, Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, and Kidney International, among others. Dr. Atta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Lupus Nephritis, Glomerulonephritis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required

    MidAtlantic Nephrology Associates PA

    5999 Harpers Farm Road, Suite W250, Suite W250, 
    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ping-hsin Chen is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Tubular Necrosis, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Chen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required

    Steven A Burka MD PC

    5530 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1250, Suite 1250, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Steven A. Burka is a nephrologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital and Suburban Hospital. He has a private practice in Chevy Chase, Md. Dr. Burka earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center, followed by residencies in nephrology at Bellevue Hospital Center and New York University Medical Center. Dr. Burka was named a Top Doctor in the Washington, D.C. and Washington-Baltimore areas by Castle Connolly in 2012. Videos 2017 Best Consulting Physician at Sibley Memorial Hospital - Steven Burka, M.D. Dr. Burka 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, High Potassium Level, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Low Sodium Level. Dr. Burka is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Floor 7, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Luis F. Gimenez is an assistant professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His area of clinical expertise includes nephrology. Dr. Gimenez received his medical degree from Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Chile. He completed residencies in internal medicine at Hospital Clinico Regional Dr. Guillermo Grant Benavente, Hospital Carlos Van Buren and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He performed his fellowship in nephrology at Johns Hopkins. His research interests include the pathophysiology of chronic renal failure. Dr. Gimenez is rated as a Distinguished 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Minimal Change Disease. Dr. Gimenez is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Referral may be required

    Mid Atlantic Nephrology Associates

    5999 Harpers Farm Road, Suite West, Suite West, 
    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Ajay Kumar is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Kumar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Acute Tubular Necrosis. Dr. Kumar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Referral may be required

    Washington Nephrology Associates

    1201 Seven Locks Road, Suite 200, Suite 200, 
    Rockville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Nepali
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandesh Joshi is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Joshi 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Necrosis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Joshi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    When should I see a Chronic Kidney Disease doctor near Linthicum Heights, MD?

    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 Linthicum Heights, MD?

    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 Linthicum Heights, MD?

    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 Linthicum Heights, MD?

    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 Linthicum Heights, MD?

    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 Linthicum Heights, MD?

    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 Linthicum Heights, MD?

    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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