The 20 Best Diabetic Nephropathy Doctors in The United States

Find the Top Diabetic Nephropathy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 27359 doctor with experience in Diabetic Nephropathy near The United States. Of these, 24165 are Experienced, 2760 are Advanced, 388 are Distinguished and 24 are Elite.

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    Elite in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Elite in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl # 3000, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Coca is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Coca is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Chronic Kidney Disease, Wilson Disease, Necrosis, and Kidney Transplant.

    Elite in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Elite in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Referral may be required
    5555 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, 
    Coral Gables, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alessia Fornoni is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Coral Gables, Florida. Dr. Fornoni is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Alport Syndrome, Diabetic Nephropathy, Kidney Transplant, and Islet Cell Transplantation. Dr. Fornoni is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Diabetes And Endocrinology Center At Specialty Services Pavilion

    4350 Emile St., 
    Omaha, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Boerner is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Boerner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Cushing's disease, Exogenous Cushing's syndrome, and Cushing's syndrome. Dr. Boerner is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Harbor-UCLA Nephrology

    1124 W Carson St, Harbor-UCLA MFI, 
    Torrance, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Kalantar-Zadeh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, High Potassium Level, Hypertension, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant. Dr. Kalantar-Zadeh is board certified in Interal Medicine, Nephrology, and Pediatrics.

    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Family Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (MMC)

    3325 Shores Road, 
    Murfreesboro, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julie Dunn is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Dr. Dunn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Obesity in Children, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Dunn is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Elite in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Elite in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The University Of Michigan

    3621 S State St, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthias Kretzler is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Kretzler is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Minimal Change Disease, Diabetic Nephropathy, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Kidney Transplant, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Elite in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    1550 E Indian School Rd, 
    Phoenix, AZ 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Nelson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Kidney Disease, Wilson Disease, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Elite in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Internal Medicine

    Medical Arts Research Center At The UT Health

    8300 Floyd Curl Dr, 
    San Antonio, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients

    Kumar Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Wilson Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Nephrology
    Elite in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Nephrology
    Referral may be required

    Mount Sinai

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John He is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. He is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Wilson Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

    Elite in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Family Medicine
    Elite in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Family Medicine

    Santa Barbar County Public Health Dept

    300 N San Antonio Rd, 
    Santa Barbara, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Takashi Wada is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Wada is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Wilson Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Elite in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Elite in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Referral may be required

    VA Medical Center Philadelphia PA

    3900 Woodland Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katalin Susztak is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Susztak is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Wilson Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrectomy, and Kidney Transplant.

    Elite in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Elite in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Referral may be required
    105 West 8th Avenue, Suite 7010, 
    Spokane, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, French, Korean, Spanish, Tamil, Vietnamese
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Tuttle is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Tuttle is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Wilson Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

    Elite in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Elite in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Referral may be required

    Office

    50 N Medical Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donald Kohan is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Kohan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Wilson Disease, IgA Nephropathy, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

    Elite in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Elite in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Referral may be required

    Yadkin Dialysis Center

    225 Washington St, 
    Yadkinville, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Barry Freedman is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Yadkinville, North Carolina. Dr. Freedman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD), Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Freedman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Distinguished in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Referral may be required

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Leehey is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Leehey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetic Nephropathy, Kidney Stones, Carbuncle, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Leehey is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Internal Medicine

    North Memorial Health Clinic - Minnetonka

    15450 Highway 7, 
    Minnetonka, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Hart is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Dr. Hart is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Sitosterolemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and High Cholesterol. Dr. Hart is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Endocrinology
    Referral required

    Center For Endrocrinology And Diabetes

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 250, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michelle Chico is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Chico is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Thyroid Nodule. Dr. Chico is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Family Medicine

    Washington Family Medicine

    8180 26 Mile Rd, Suite 100, 
    Shelby Township, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Calton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Shelby Township, Michigan. Dr. Calton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Diabetic Nephropathy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Calton is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Calton is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Family Medicine

    Warren Clinic Family Medicine - Warren Clinic Tower

    6600 South Yale Avenue, Suite 700, 
    Tulsa, OK 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Linda Sullivan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Sullivan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Hypertension. Dr. Sullivan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Referral may be required

    Grand Island Health Center

    729 N. Custer Ave., 
    Grand Island, NE 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, American Sign Language
    Accepting New Patients

    Clifford Miles is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Grand Island, Nebraska. Dr. Miles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Miles is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    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 in The United States?

    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 in The United States?

    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 in The United States?

    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 in The United States?

    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 in The United States?

    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 in The United States?

    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 in The United States?

    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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