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    MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Diabetic Nephropathy near Santa Cruz, CA. Of these, 18 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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      Timothy Allari
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Internal Medicine

      Santa Cruz Center

      2025 Soquel Avenue, Floor 4, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Timothy Allari is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Allari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

      Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 110, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Maritina Rodriguez is a Nephrologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Rodriguez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, and Diabetic Nephropathy.

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      Zaureen Kapadia
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Endocrinology
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Endocrinology

      Capitola Center

      815 Bay Avenue, 
      Capitola, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Zaureen Kapadia is an Endocrinologist in Capitola, California. Dr. Kapadia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, and Thyroid Storm. Dr. Kapadia is currently accepting new patients.

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      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Internal Medicine
      1080 Emeline Ave, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Judith Kelley-Macek is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Kelley-Macek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

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

      County Of Santa Cruz

      1080 Emeline Ave, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amy Mcentee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Mcentee 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, Congenital Microcoria, and Obesity.

      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Endocrinology
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Endocrinology

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 411, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Aaron Pardini is an Endocrinologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Pardini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Panhypopituitarism, Thyroid Storm, Sheehan Syndrome, and Graves Disease.

      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      1595 Soquel Dr, Suite 411, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Pritisheel Banga is an Endocrinologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Banga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

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

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      1595 Soquel Dr, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Satish Chandra is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Chandra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Thrombophlebitis.

      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      1595 Soquel Dr, Ste 411, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Williams is an Endocrinologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Graves Disease, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

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

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      1595 Soquel Dr, 
      Santa Cruz, CA 
       (2.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Keet is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Keet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, Lymphangiectasis, and Lymphedema.

      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Endocrinology
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Endocrinology

      Capitola Center

      815 Bay Avenue, Suite B, 
      Capitola, CA 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sharan Gill is an Endocrinologist in Capitola, California. Dr. Gill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Hyperparathyroidism, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Gill is currently accepting new patients.

      Suzy Nassralla
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Internal Medicine

      Aptos Center

      7600 Old Dominion Court, Floor 1, 
      Aptos, CA 
       (6.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Suzy Nassralla is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Aptos, California. Dr. Nassralla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Chorea-Acanthocytosis, Apo A-I Deficiency, Tangier Disease, and Abetalipoproteinemia.

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

      County Of Santa Cruz

      1430 Freedom Blvd, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (14.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Anniken Hansen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Hansen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Alcoholic Cirrhosis.

      Prachi Jog
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Nephrology
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Nephrology

      Watsonville Specialty Center

      160 Green Valley Road, Suite 201, 
      Freedom, CA 
       (14.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Prachi Jog is a Nephrologist in Freedom, California. Dr. Jog is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and High Potassium Level. Dr. Jog is currently accepting new patients.

      William R. Raffo
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy

      Watsonville Specialty Center

      160 Green Valley Road, Suite 201, 
      Freedom, CA 
       (14.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      William Raffo is a Nephrologist in Freedom, California. Dr. Raffo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and High Potassium Level. Dr. Raffo is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Nephrology
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Nephrology

      Pajaro Valley Health Care District

      65 Neilson St, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (13.4 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Omid Bakhtar is a Nephrologist in Watsonville, California. Dr. Bakhtar has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis.

      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      Internal Medicine
      268 Green Valley Rd, 
      Freedom, CA 
       (14.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeric Villaruz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Freedom, California. Dr. Villaruz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      General Practice
      Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
      General Practice

      County Of Santa Cruz

      1430 Freedom Blvd, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (14.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michele Violich is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Watsonville, California. Dr. Violich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her 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
      1430 Freedom Blvd, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (14.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eric Sanford is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Sanford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Scabies.

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

      Dignity Health Medical Foundation

      575 Auto Ctr Dr, 
      Watsonville, CA 
       (15.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Robert Weber is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watsonville, California. Dr. Weber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Murmurs, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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 Cruz, 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 Cruz, 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 Cruz, 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 Cruz, 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 Cruz, 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 Cruz, 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 Cruz, 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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