The 20 Best Chronic Kidney Disease Doctors Near Me in Tennessee, US

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The 20 Best Chronic Kidney Disease Doctors in Tennessee, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 1036 doctor with experience in Chronic Kidney Disease near Tennessee, US. Of these, 826 are Experienced, 109 are Advanced, 98 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Lara W. Kfoury
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    East Tennessee Medical Associates, P.C.

    107 Woodlawn Dr, Ste 200, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Kfoury 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 Nephrosclerosis.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    East Tennessee Medical Associates, P.C.

    107 Woodlawn Dr, Ste 200, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Tran is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Regional Kidney Care

    2002 Brookside Dr, Ste 102, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Poobalasingham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Gastrostomy.

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    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Regional Kidney Care

    2002 Brookside Dr, Ste 102, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Saha is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Necrosis, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Office

    956 Court Ave, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Csaba Kovesdy is a Nephrologist in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Kovesdy is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, High Potassium Level, Low Potassium Level, Kidney Transplant, and Leg or Foot Amputation.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology

    Vanderbilt Nephrology

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 2501, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julia Lewis is a Nephrologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Diabetic Nephropathy, and Kidney Stones.

    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Elite in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology

    Vanderbilt University Transplant Center

    1161 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Siew is a Nephrologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Siew is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrotic Syndrome, Hepatorenal Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Regional Kidney Care

    2002 Brookside Dr, Ste 102, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Butler 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), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis.

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

    Regional Kidney Care

    2002 Brookside Dr, Ste 102, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

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

    Regional Kidney Care

    2002 Brookside Dr, Ste 102, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Vu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Necrosis, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease

    East Tennessee Medical Associates, P.C.

    107 Woodlawn Dr, Ste 200, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Missick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease, and Necrosis.

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

    Holston Medical Group- The Greens

    1 Medical Park Blvd, Ste 450W, 
    Bristol, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Green is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Interstitial Nephritis, Acute Kidney Failure, and Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease.

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Regional Kidney Care

    1 Medical Park Blvd, Ste 100E, 
    Bristol, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Breithaupt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, and Analgesic Nephropathy.

    Amy L. Proffitt
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine

    FirstChoice Internal Medicine

    301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 280, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Proffitt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Sitosterolemia, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology

    Team Health

    265 Brookview Centre Way, Ste 400, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Assif is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    ETSU Physicians & Associates- Internal Medicine

    4 Sheridan Sq, Ste 200, 
    Kingsport, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Danisi 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), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Integrative Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Integrative Medicine

    Covenant Homecare

    1530 W Andrew Johnson Hwy, 
    Morristown, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Ahmed is an Integrative Medicine provider in Morristown, Tennessee. Dr. Ahmed is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Necrosis, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Chronic Kidney Disease

    Prisma Health Nephrology–Blount MOB

    350 Blount Memorial Physician Office Building, 
    Maryville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Shafi is a Nephrologist in Maryville, Tennessee. Dr. Shafi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Advanced in Chronic Kidney Disease

    East Tennessee Medical Associates, P.C.

    107 Woodlawn Dr, Ste 200, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Malik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Necrosis, and Polycystic Kidney Disease.

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

    ETSU Physicians & Associates- Internal Medicine

    325 N State Of Franklin Rd, Fl 2, 
    Johnson City, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Shah 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), Hypothyroidism, Thrombectomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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 in Tennessee, US?

    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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