The 20 Best Chronic Kidney Disease Doctors Near Me in Gastonia, NC

Find the Top Chronic Kidney Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Chronic Kidney Disease near Gastonia, NC. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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31 providers found
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Metrolina Nephrology Associates - Gastonia

    920 Cox Road, Suite 201, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Cheifetz is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Cheifetz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetic Nephropathy, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Cheifetz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cheifetz is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Metrolina Nephrology Associates - Gastonia

    920 Cox Road, Suite 201, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Nigbor is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Nigbor 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 Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Nigbor is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Nephrology. Dr. Nigbor is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Metrolina Nephrology Associates - Gastonia

    920 Cox Road, Suite 201, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Planer is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Planer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Planer is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Metrolina Nephrology Associates - Gastonia

    920 Cox Road, Suite 201, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Suzanne Katsanos is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Katsanos 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Hypophosphatasia (HPP). Dr. Katsanos is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Metrolina Nephrology Associates - Gastonia

    920 Cox Road, Suite 201, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Marshall is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Marshall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Marshall is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Marshall is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Metrolina Nephrology Associates - Gastonia

    920 Cox Road, Suite 201, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yi Zhang is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Advanced 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 Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Diabetic Nephropathy, Laminectomy, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Zhang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zhang is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    2544 Court Dr Ste F, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Dashiell is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Dashiell is rated as an Advanced 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 Nephrosclerosis.

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

    Piedmont Adult And Pediatric Medicine Associates

    640 Summit Crossing Place, Suite 204, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Scheitler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Scheitler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Osteomyelitis in Children, Sinusitis, and Empyema.

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

    Atrium Health Kings Mountain

    706 W. Kings St., 
    Kings Mountain, NC 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Manish Goyal is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Dr. Goyal is rated as an Advanced 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, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Goyal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Goyal is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Atrium Health Primary Care Riverwood Family Medicine

    3715 Union Road, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Van Meter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Van Meter is rated as an Experienced 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 Enlarged Liver, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Hyperlipidemia Type 3, and Pediatric Myocarditis. Dr. Van Meter is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Anthony Medical Clinic PA

    311 W 3rd Ave, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Anthony is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Anthony 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 Pericarditis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Office

    211 S Chestnut St, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shakeer Mahmood is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Mahmood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Dysgraphia, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Gaston Medical Associates PA

    2664 Court Dr Ste A, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Olufolarin Ajao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Ajao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Obesity, and Premature Ovarian Failure.

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

    Caromont Family Medicine-Gaston Day

    1895 Hoffman Rd # A, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Hansen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Hansen 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 Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Anemia, Hemolytic Crisis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Office

    1867 Remount Rd Ste D, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Warwick Aiken is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Aiken is rated as an Experienced 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 Methylmalonic Acidemia with Homocystinuria, Homocystinuria, Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder, and Familial Hypertension.

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

    Internal Medicine Associates Of Gastonia PA

    2391 Court Dr Ste 110, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jaime Villarreal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Villarreal is rated as an Experienced 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 Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

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

    Eastridge Family Medicine

    1896 Remount Rd, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lewis Bolin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Bolin is rated as an Experienced 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 Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and High Cholesterol.

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

    Caromont Family Medicine-Gastonia

    2711 X Ray Dr, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steve Vacalis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Vacalis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Family Medicine
    2711 X Ray Dr, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Manu Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Patel 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 Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Caromont Regional Medical Center

    2525 Court Dr, 
    Gastonia, NC 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Urvashi Mehta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gastonia, North Carolina. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced 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 Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Ventricular Tachycardia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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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 Gastonia, NC?

    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 Gastonia, NC?

    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 Gastonia, NC?

    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 Gastonia, NC?

    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 Gastonia, NC?

    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 Gastonia, NC?

    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 Gastonia, NC?

    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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