The 20 Best Diabetic Nephropathy Doctors Near Me in Augusta, GA

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The 20 Best Diabetic Nephropathy Doctors near Augusta, GA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 40 doctor with experience in Diabetic Nephropathy near Augusta, GA. Of these, 33 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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40 providers found
    Distinguished in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Distinguished in Diabetic Nephropathy

    Nephrology Associates, PC

    701 Greene St Ste 200, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Barton Brezina is a Nephrologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Brezina is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Brezina is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Endocrinology

    Neighborhood Improvement Project Inc

    2050 Walton Way Ste 101, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leyla El is an Endocrinologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. El is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Thyroid Storm, Toxic Nodular Goiter, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.

    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Endocrinology

    Wellstar MCG Health

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Healy is an Endocrinologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Healy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hyperparathyroidism.

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    Sheng Y. Wang
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians At Summerville - Professional Center

    2258 Wrightsboro Rd, Ste 300, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Wang specializes in Internal Medicine. He treats conditions such as COPD, Asthma, Diabetes, Hypertension and a variety of other chronic conditions. Services offered include wellness, routine follow ups, work and school exams, and same day visits for acute problems. He has been in practice for 26 years.In his spare time, Dr. Wang enjoys traveling and gardening. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    John R. Velky
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Family Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Of North Augusta

    309 West Ave, 
    North Augusta, SC 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Velky specializes in Family Medicine. His special interests include Adolescent and Adult Medicine. He offers treatment for Diabetes, Hypertension, Migraines, UTI's, Arthritis, Back Pain, and Neuropathy, just to name a few.Dr. Velky has 38 years of experience and has been board certified for 34 years. Dr. Velky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Newborn Jaundice, Thyroid Dysgenesis, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, and Congenital Hypothyroidism.

    Faheem B. Nusrat
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians At Georgia Avenue

    325 Georgia Ave, Ste 200, 
    North Augusta, SC 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Nusrat specializes in Internal Medicine. His special interests include Diabetes and Preventative Health Care. He treats conditions such as Diabetes, Hypertension, Well Woman exams, Arthritis, Migraines, Depression, Anxiety, Thyroid problems, Heart conditions, and Kidney Disease. Dr. Nusrat is board certified and has over 20 years of experience.In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, and indoor shooting and target practice at the local shooting range. Dr. Nusrat 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 Cirrhosis.

    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Internal Medicine

    Augusta Nephrology And Internal Medicine Associates PC

    818 Saint Sebastian Way Ste 300, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abhinai Gupta is an Internal Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Acute Kidney Failure.

    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Internal Medicine

    Augusta Nephrology And Internal Medicine Associates PC

    818 Saint Sebastian Way Ste 300, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sajid Akhtar is an Internal Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Akhtar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Chronic Kidney Disease.

    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy

    Augusta Nephrology And Internal Medicine Associates PC

    818 Saint Sebastian Way Ste 300, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pairach Pintavorn is a Nephrologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Pintavorn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    701 Greene St Ste 200, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Altenburg is an Internal Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Altenburg has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy

    Office

    701 Greene St Ste 200, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harold Hubert is a Nephrologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Hubert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Nephrology
    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Nephrology

    Office

    701 Greene St Ste 200, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Devesh Patel is a Nephrologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Gitelman Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Christopher S. Mcelroy
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Physicians Of Evans - Bldg. 3

    465 N Belair Rd, Ste 2B, 
    Evans, GA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Mcelroy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Evans, Georgia. Dr. Mcelroy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mcelroy is currently accepting new patients.

    Ian C. Herskowitz
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Endocrinology

    Piedmont Physicians Endocrinology At Washington Rd

    4720 Washington Rd, 
    Evans, GA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Herskowitz specializes in Endocrinology, with a special interest in the treatment of Diabetes, Grave's Disease, Thyroid Disorders, and Pituitary Diseases.Dr. Herskowitz has over 30 years of experience and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in both Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. Dr. Herskowitz is also a member of the Endocrine Society and American Association of Clinical Endocrinology.In his spare time, Dr. Herskowitz enjoys spending time with family and doing fun adventures with his children. Dr. Herskowitz enjoys reading and playing with his three dogs, Pearl, Blossom, and Lucky. Dr. Herskowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Toxic Nodular Goiter, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Hypothyroidism.

    Gianina L. Usera
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Endocrinology

    Piedmont Physicians Endocrinology At Washington Rd

    4720 Washington Rd, 
    Evans, GA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Usera specializes in Endocrinology. Her special interests include bone and mineral metabolism. Dr. Usera treats conditions such as Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders, Pituitary Diseases, and Osteoporosis.Dr. Usera has over 12 years of experience and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in both Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. Dr. Usera also holds the distinction of having the Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU) professional certification.In her spare time, Dr. Usera enjoys spending time with family and friends. Dr. Usera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Hyperthyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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

    MDVIP - Augusta, GA

    1450 Anthony Rd, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John White is an Internal Medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. White 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, Nephrosclerosis, and Angioplasty.

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

    Csra Medical Associates

    2123 Wrightsboro Rd, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Calvin Jackson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Augusta Physician Services LLC

    2258 Wrightsboro Rd Ste 300, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Renee Coughlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Coughlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia.

    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy

    Wellstar MCG Health

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leighton James is a Nephrologist in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. James is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Endocrinology

    Wellstar

    1120 15th St, 
    Augusta, GA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Nicholson is in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Nicholson has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Parathyroid Hyperplasia, and Thyroid Storm.

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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 Augusta, GA?

    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 Augusta, GA?

    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 Augusta, GA?

    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 Augusta, GA?

    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 Augusta, GA?

    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 Augusta, GA?

    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 Augusta, GA?

    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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