The 20 Best Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis Doctors Near Me in austell, GA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis near austell, GA. Of these, 9 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Referral may be required

    Peachland Nephrology & Hypertension PC

    1668 Mulkey Rd Ste 116, 
    Austell, GA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Amharic, Aramaic, Tigrinya
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nega Woldehawariat is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Woldehawariat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Low Sodium Level. Dr. Woldehawariat is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Internal Medicine

    Piedmont Dialysis North

    1720 Powder Springs Rd SW, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Srinadh Palacharla is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Palacharla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Tubular Necrosis, and Diabetic Nephropathy. Dr. Palacharla is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Advanced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Referral may be required

    North Georgia Kidney Specialists LLC

    880 Canton Rd NE Ste 400, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Salvatore Chillemi is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Chillemi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Low Sodium Level, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Chillemi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Georgia Kidney Associates Inc.

    55 Whitcher St NE Ste 460, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Low Sodium Level. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Nephrology | Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Nephrology | Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Piedmont Transplant Institute

    1968 Peachtree Road, N.w., 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Klein is a Nephrologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Klein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Klein is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology. Dr. Klein is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Nephrology | Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Nephrology | Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Piedmont Transplant Institute

    1968 Peachtree Road, N.w., 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sundus Lodhi is a Nephrologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lodhi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Lodhi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology. Dr. Lodhi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Advanced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Referral may be required

    Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Korean, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Navarrete is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Navarrete is rated as an Advanced 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. Dr. Navarrete is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2000. Dr. Navarrete is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Advanced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Referral may be required

    Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

    1968 Peachtree Rd NW, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Jose Lizcano-Perez is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lizcano-Perez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease, and Diabetic Nephropathy. Dr. Lizcano-Perez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Referral required

    Nephrology Consultants Of GA - Atlanta

    275 Collier Road NW Suite 290, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edrea Jones is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Jones 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Tubular Necrosis, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Jones is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Referral may be required

    Piedmont Nephrology & Internal Medicine Atlanta

    105 Collier Rd NW Suite 3040, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Tamil, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Katz is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Katz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Polycystic Kidney Disease. Dr. Katz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology. Dr. Katz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Referral may be required

    Piedmont Nephrology & Internal Medicine Atlanta

    105 Collier Rd NW Suite 3040, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Tamil, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gautham Viswanathan is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Viswanathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephronophthisis. Dr. Viswanathan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology. Dr. Viswanathan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Referral may be required

    Southeast Kidney Associates

    4586 Timber Ridge Dr Ste 120, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Hunter is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Douglasville, Georgia. Dr. Hunter 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), Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Hunter is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Nephrology
    Referral may be required

    Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

    1968 Peachtree Rd NW, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ana Rossi is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Rossi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Glomerulonephritis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Rossi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Referral may be required

    Georgia Renal Specialists

    105 Collier Rd NW Ste 1040, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Roderic Woodson-Ii is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Woodson-Ii 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), Necrosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Endoscopy. Dr. Woodson-Ii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Experienced in Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
    Referral may be required

    Grady Health Systems

    80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE Unit 3 Fl West, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ethel Weil is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Weil 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, Hyperaldosteronism, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, and Acute Kidney Failure. Dr. Weil is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 austell, 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 Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis doctor near austell, 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 Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis doctors near austell, 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 Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis doctors near austell, 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 Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis doctor near austell, 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 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 austell, 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 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 austell, GA?

    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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