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    MediFind found 18 doctor with experience in Diabetic Nephropathy near Santa Maria, CA. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    18 providers found
      Francisco R. Mendoza
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Family Medicine

      Santa Maria Family Medicine

      124 W Fesler St, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Patients are persons/individuals treated with care and respect. Dr. Mendoza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

      John P. Okerblom
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Family Medicine

      CCFC - Chapel Office

      915 E Stowell Rd, Ste B, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      47+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Okerblom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

      Kamlesh M. Desai
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Family Medicine

      CCFM - Daniel Office

      355 Daniel Dr, Ste 105, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Gujarati , Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Equal Access for All, WE OFFER A LOWER COST ALTERNATIVE TO COSTLY INSURANCES. $50/MN PER PERSON AFTER $100 INITIATION FEE FOR MOST SERVICES IN THE OFFICE. We also do weight loss management without medications or surgery by helping you develop healthy habits. OUR PHILOSOPHY IS TO OFFER BETTER HEALTH WITH AS FEW MEDICINES AS POSSIBLE AT THE LOWEST COST POSSIBLE THROUGH A TEAM EFFORT WITH YOU. Our patients feel a sense of comfort and care from our support staff who genuinely care about helping you. By design, we work in a happy place where we enjoy coming to work as a team. WE ARE DIRECT AND FORTHRIGHT IN DISCUSSING YOUR ISSUES AND PROVIDING SOLUTIONS WITHOUT MINCING WORDS. - REMEMBER, WE EXCEL IN BEING YOUR HEALTH COACH. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Degos Disease, Neuralgia, Enlarged Liver, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

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      Michael K. Lai
      Distinguished in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Endocrinology
      Distinguished in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Endocrinology

      Central Coast Endocrinology & Diabetes

      Santa Maria, CA 
       (10.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Lai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypothyroidism.

      Victor M. Guerrero
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Internal Medicine

      CHC-Santa Maria-Palisade Primary Care

      1510 E. Main St, Ste 104B, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Victor Guerrero is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Guerrero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Miguel D. Camacho
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Family Medicine

      CHC - Guadalupe - W Main St

      4723 W Main St, Ste H, 
      Guadalupe, CA 
       (8.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible. Dr. Camacho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Internal Medicine

      Central Coast In-Patient Consultants Inc

      1400 E Church St, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Yorke is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Yorke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Sepsis, Volkmann Contracture, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Family Medicine

      Santa Maria Health Care Center

      2115 S Centerpointe Pkwy, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (2.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Gujarati , Hindi

      Tushar Yadav is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Yadav is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Margaret L. England
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy

      Central Coast Endocrinology & Diabetes

      Santa Maria, CA 
       (10.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Margaret England is an Endocrinologist in Santa Maria, California. Dr. England is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. England is currently accepting new patients.

      Brian S. Penton
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy

      Neurology & Specialty Care - Dignity Health - Arroyo Grande, CA

      850 Fair Oaks Ave, Suite 220, 
      Arroyo Grande, CA 
       (14.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Brian Pention is a Board Certified physician who specializes in Nephrology and matters of the kidney. He has more than 24 years of experience. Dr. Penton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Nephrosclerosis.

      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Family Medicine

      Community Health Centers Of The Central Coast Inc

      150 Tejas Pl, 
      Nipomo, CA 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steve Clarke is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nipomo, California. Dr. Clarke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Family Medicine

      Community Health Centers Of The Central Coast Inc

      150 Tejas Pl, 
      Nipomo, CA 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Emilia Ambrosio is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Nipomo, California. Dr. Ambrosio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Internal Medicine

      Community Health Centers Of The Central Coast Inc

      150 Tejas Pl, 
      Nipomo, CA 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ben Cooke is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nipomo, California. Dr. Cooke has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Family Medicine

      Eric G. Levy Medical Corp.

      1505 Shepard Dr Ste 106, 
      Santa Maria, CA 
       (10.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eric Levy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Levy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Wilms Tumor, and Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.

      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Chc

      260 Station Way, Ste A, 
      Arroyo Grande, CA 
       (14.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      44+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Accessible and Comprehensive Quality Health Care Services. Dr. Bhat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Family Medicine
      1057 E Grand Ave, 
      Arroyo Grande, CA 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Patrick Welch is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Welch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Internal Medicine

      Community Health Centers Of The Central Coast Inc

      1057 E Grand Ave, 
      Arroyo Grande, CA 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Pankaj Karan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Karan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Abetalipoproteinemia.

      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Internal Medicine

      Adventist Health Physicians Network

      1154 E Grand Ave, 
      Arroyo Grande, CA 
       (14.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lymar Bik is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arroyo Grande, California. Dr. Bik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Cirrhosis, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      What is the definition of Diabetic Nephropathy?

      Kidney disease or kidney damage often occurs over time in people with diabetes. This type of kidney disease is called diabetic nephropathy.

      When should I see a Diabetic Nephropathy doctor near Santa Maria, CA?

      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 Diabetic Nephropathy doctor near Santa Maria, CA?

      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 Diabetic Nephropathy doctors near Santa Maria, CA?

      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 Diabetic Nephropathy doctors near Santa Maria, CA?

      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 Diabetic Nephropathy doctor near Santa Maria, CA?

      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 Diabetic Nephropathy doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Diabetic Nephropathy 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 Diabetic Nephropathy doctor near Santa Maria, CA?

      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 Diabetic Nephropathy 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 Diabetic Nephropathy 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 Diabetic Nephropathy doctors near Santa Maria, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Diabetic Nephropathy 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 Diabetic Nephropathy doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Diabetic Nephropathy 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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