The 20 Best Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis Doctors Near Me in Sacramento, CA

Find the Top Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis near Sacramento, CA. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    Capital Nephrology Medical Group

    1111 Exposition Blvd, Ste 300, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elena Gelfand is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Gelfand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Hypophosphatemia. Dr. Gelfand is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology). Dr. Gelfand is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    333 University Ave., Suite 120, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tarang Patel is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Diabetic Nephropathy. Dr. Patel is board certified in Nephrology. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Nephrology
    Advanced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Nephrology

    UC Davis Medical Center

    2315 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yihung Huang is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Huang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Frasier Syndrome, Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS), and Kidney Transplant.

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    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    Capital Nephrology Medical Group

    333 University Ave, Ste 120, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheldon Leong is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Leong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Necrosis. Dr. Leong is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology).

    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Pediatric Nephrology
    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Pediatric Nephrology

    UC Davis Medical Center

    2521 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gia Oh is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Oh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrotic Syndrome, Minimal Change Disease, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, and Alport Syndrome.

    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

    Regents Of The Univ. Of CA

    4860 Y St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nasim Wiegley is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Wiegley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Glomerulonephritis, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

    John H Howard, III, MD Private Practice

    333 University Ave, Ste. 120, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Howard is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Howard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome, and Nephrotic Syndrome. Dr. Howard is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology).

    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    Capital Nephrology Medical Group

    333 University Ave, Ste 120, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Chang is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Tubular Necrosis, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Chang is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology).

    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    Capital Nephrology Medical Group

    6450 Coyle Ave, Ste 3, 
    Carmichael, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vijay Mudunuri is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Carmichael, California. Dr. Mudunuri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Minimal Change Disease. Dr. Mudunuri is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology). Dr. Mudunuri is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

    Specialty Care - Mercy Physicians Plaza - San Juan, Carmichael, CA

    6555 Coyle Ave, 
    Carmichael, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    To care for and educate patients at all phases of their medical journey. Dr. Poonia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Necrosis. Dr. Poonia is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology). Dr. Poonia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

    Sacramento Medical Center

    2025 Morse Avenue, 2nd Floor, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony Alvarado is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Alvarado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypophosphatemia, Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP), Hypophosphatasia (HPP), Juvenile Paget's Disease, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Alvarado is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

    Sacramento VA Medical Center

    10535 Hospital Way, 
    Mather, CA 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mandeep Singh is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Mather, California. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Low Sodium Level, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis

    Additional Specialty Care Uc Davis Health In Elk Grove-University Of California Health

    9390 Big Horn Blvd Ste 120, 
    Elk Grove, CA 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shubha Ananthakrishnan is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Elk Grove, California. Dr. Ananthakrishnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis?

    Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis is scar tissue in the filtering unit of the kidney. This structure is called the glomerulus. The glomeruli serve as filters that help the body get rid of harmful substances. Each kidney has thousands of glomeruli.

    "Focal" means that some of the glomeruli become scarred. Others remain normal. "Segmental" means that only part of an individual glomerulus is damaged.

    When should I see a Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis doctor near Sacramento, 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 Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis doctor near Sacramento, 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 Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis doctors near Sacramento, 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 Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis doctors near Sacramento, 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 Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis doctor near Sacramento, 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 Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis 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 Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis doctor near Sacramento, 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 Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis 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 Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis 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 Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis doctors near Sacramento, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis 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 Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis 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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