The 20 Best Diabetic Nephropathy Doctors Near Me in Portland, OR

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The 20 Best Diabetic Nephropathy Doctors near Portland, OR

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 140 doctor with experience in Diabetic Nephropathy near Portland, OR. Of these, 126 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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140 providers found
    Distinguished in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Nephrology

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Gurley is a Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Gurley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Chronic Kidney Disease, Wilson Disease, Nephrectomy, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Endocrinology

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Ahmann is an Endocrinologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Ahmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Low Blood Sugar, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy

    Office

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd # 5, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bethany Klopfenstein is an Endocrinologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Klopfenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, and Triple A Syndrome.

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    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy

    Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Northwest

    3600 N Interstate Ave, 
    Portland, OR 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bhavini Bhavsar is an Endocrinologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Bhavsar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hyperthyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Nicole M. Kemper
    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    9155 Southwest Barnes Road, Suite 402, 
    Portland, OR 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Kemper is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Kemper 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, Acute Kidney Failure, and Diabetic Nephropathy. Dr. Kemper is currently accepting new patients.

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

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Radko Komers is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Komers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Glomerulonephritis, IgA Nephropathy, and Alport Syndrome.

    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    1130 Northwest 22nd Avenue, Suite 640, 
    Portland, OR 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Nguyen is a Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Nguyen 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), Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Hem A. Deodhar
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    1130 Northwest 22nd Avenue, Suite 640, 
    Portland, OR 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hem Deodhar is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Deodhar 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, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Deodhar is currently accepting new patients.

    Leslie Steed
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Nephrology

    Northwest Renal Clinic Inc.

    1130 NW 22nd Ave Ste 640, 
    Portland, OR 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie Steed is a Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Steed 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, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Clayton M. Smiley
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    1130 Northwest 22nd Avenue, Suite 640, 
    Portland, OR 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Clayton Smiley is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Smiley 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, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Smiley is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Internal Medicine
    4212 Northeast Broadway, 
    Portland, OR 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anne Hirsch is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Hirsch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Methylmalonic Acidemia with Homocystinuria, Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy

    Northwest Renal Clinic Inc.

    4224 NE Halsey St Ste 300, 
    Portland, OR 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria De Jesus is a Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. De Jesus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Necrosis.

    Todd R. Hilbelink
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    4224 Northeast Halsey Street, Suite 300, 
    Portland, OR 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Hilbelink is a Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Hilbelink 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, Hypophosphatemia, and Juvenile Paget's Disease. Dr. Hilbelink is currently accepting new patients.

    Gurvinder S. Suri
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Internal Medicine | Nephrology
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Internal Medicine | Nephrology
    4224 Northeast Halsey Street, Suite 300, 
    Portland, OR 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gurvinder Suri is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Suri 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, Hypophosphatemia, and Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). Dr. Suri is currently accepting new patients.

    Claire T. Kassakian
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    4224 Northeast Halsey Street, Suite 300, 
    Portland, OR 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Claire Kassakian is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Kassakian has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and 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 Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Kassakian is currently accepting new patients.

    Chun K. Chong
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    4224 Northeast Halsey Street, Suite 300, 
    Portland, OR 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chun Chong is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Chong 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, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Chong is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Internal Medicine
    2400 Southwest Vermont Street, 
    Portland, OR 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Angela Stearns is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Stearns is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Stearns is currently accepting new patients.

    Mitchell A. Hawkey
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    9701 Southwest Barnes Road, Suite 110, 
    Portland, OR 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mitchell Hawkey is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Hawkey 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, Polycystic Kidney Disease, and Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. Dr. Hawkey is currently accepting new patients.

    Thomas Kennefick
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy
    Experienced in Diabetic Nephropathy

    Northwest Renal Clinic Inc.

    9701 SW Barnes Rd Ste 110, 
    Portland, OR 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Kennefick is a Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Kennefick 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, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Acute Kidney Failure.

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

    Providence St Vincent Heart Clinics Cardiology Portland Clinic

    800 SW 13th Ave, 
    Portland, OR 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Dudrey is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Dudrey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), High Cholesterol, Herpetic Stomatitis, and Oral Herpes.

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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 Portland, OR?

    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 Portland, OR?

    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 Portland, OR?

    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 Portland, OR?

    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 Portland, OR?

    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 Portland, OR?

    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 Portland, OR?

    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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