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    MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in IgA Nephropathy near Columbia, MD. Of these, 22 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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      Mary A. Pieprzak
      Advanced in IgA Nephropathy
      Advanced in IgA Nephropathy

      MidAtlantic Nephrology Associates PA

      Columbia, MD 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mary Pieprzak is a Nephrologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Pieprzak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgA Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

      Jia Liu
      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy
      Nephrology
      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy
      Nephrology

      Mid Atlantic Nephrology Associates

      5999 Harpers Farm Road, Suite W250, Suite W250, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jia Liu is a Nephrologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgA Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

      Tin O. Maung
      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy
      Nephrology
      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy
      Nephrology

      Mid Atlantic Nephrology Associates

      5999 Harpers Farm Road, Suite W250, Suite W250, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Burmese

      Tin Maung is a Nephrologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Maung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgA Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Acute Kidney Failure.

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      Ping-hsin Chen
      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy
      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy

      MidAtlantic Nephrology Associates PA

      5999 Harpers Farm Road, Suite W250, Suite W250, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ping-hsin Chen is a Nephrologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgA Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Tubular Necrosis, and Nephrosclerosis.

      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy
      Nephrology
      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy
      Nephrology

      MidAtlantic Nephrology Associates PA

      5999 Harpers Farm Road, Suite W250, Suite W250, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Urdu

      Rao Khan is a Nephrologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgA Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy
      Nephrology
      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy
      Nephrology

      Mid Atlantic Nephrology Associates

      5999 Harpers Farm Road, Suite West, Suite West, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi

      Ajay Kumar is a Nephrologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgA Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Acute Tubular Necrosis.

      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy
      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy

      Mid-Atlantic Nephrology Associates PA

      5999 Harpers Farm Rd, Suite W250, 
      Columbia, MD 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Tamil Kuppusamy is a Nephrologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Kuppusamy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgA Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Diabetic Nephropathy. Dr. Kuppusamy is currently accepting new patients.

      Ritu R. Vyas
      Nephrology | Public Health and Preventive Medicine
      Nephrology | Public Health and Preventive Medicine

      Kidney MD LLC

      405 Frederick Rd, Ste 1, 
      Catonsville, MD 
       (8.6 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ritu Vyas is a Nephrologist and a Public Health and Preventive Medicine provider in Catonsville, Maryland. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Vyas is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy
      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy
      516 N Rolling Rd Ste 304, 
      Catonsville, MD 
       (7.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Paul Turer is a Nephrologist in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Turer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgA Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Diabetic Nephropathy. Dr. Turer is currently accepting new patients.

      John Sperati
      Advanced in IgA Nephropathy
      Nephrology
      Advanced in IgA Nephropathy
      Nephrology

      Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

      Baltimore, MD 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. C. John Sperati is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His areas of clinical expertise include renal medicine. Dr. Sperati is Director of the Glomerular Diseases Fellowship Program since 2023 and formerly directed the Nephrology Fellowship Training Program from 2019 - 2025. He was the long-serving Firm Faculty Leader of the Barker Firm and has held leadership positions within the Osler Medical Residency training program. In addition, he co-directs the Johns Hopkins Osler Learning Initiative which brings the principles of medical residency training to executive education worldwide. He obtained his medical degree from The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and a Master in Health Science from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, followed by a year as an Assistant Chief of Service (chief resident). He subsequently pursued subspecialty training in nephrology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and joined the faculty in the Division of Nephrology. Dr. Sperati’s clinical interests are in thrombotic microangiopathy including atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS), complement-mediated kidney diseases including C3 glomerulopathy, glomerular disease such as glomerulonephritis (e.g., IgA nephropathy, MPGN) and nephrotic syndromes (e.g., FSGS, membranous, minimal change, amyloidosis, and others), and secondary and resistant hypertension (e.g., fibromuscular dysplasia, atherosclerotic renal arterial disease, hyperaldosteronism, and genetic hypertensive syndromes). He is the site principal investigator for clinical trials in glomerular disease, serves on editorial boards, and chairs the approval committee of the Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment for nephrology for the American Board of Internal Medicine. His clinical acumen and educational contributions have been recognized by induction into the Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence as well as the American Society of Nephrology Distinguished Educator Award in 2020. He has been recognized as a physician resource through the Atypical HUS Foundation, a NephCure glomerular disease specialist, an IgA Nephropathy Foundation specialist, and a Baltimore TopDoc. He is registered with the Florida Department of Health to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida. Dr. Sperati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgA Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome, Glomerulonephritis, and Kidney Transplant.

      Advanced in IgA Nephropathy
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in IgA Nephropathy
      Internal Medicine

      Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Mid Atlantic States, Inc

      1701 Twin Springs Rd, 
      Halethorpe, MD 
       (10.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jean Hou is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Halethorpe, Maryland. Dr. Hou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgA Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Glomerulonephritis, Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis, Membranous Nephropathy, Minimal Change Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

      Advanced in IgA Nephropathy
      Advanced in IgA Nephropathy
      22 S Greene St, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (13.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Charlotte Jones-Burton is a Nephrologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Jones-Burton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgA Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are IgA Nephropathy, Chronic Kidney Disease, Glomerulonephritis, and Kidney Transplant.

      Advanced in IgA Nephropathy
      Advanced in IgA Nephropathy

      University Of Maryland Physicians PA

      419 W Redwood St, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (14.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients

      Preeti Chandra is a Nephrologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Chandra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgA Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Lupus Nephritis, IgA Nephropathy, and Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy. Dr. Chandra is currently accepting new patients.

      Mo Atta
      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy
      Nephrology
      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy
      Nephrology

      Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

      601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Floor 7, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (14.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic

      Mohamed G. Atta, MD, MPH, is Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland and Director of Von Hippel Lindau Clinical Care Center at Hopkins. A graduate of Mansoura University School of Medicine in Egypt, he completed his internship and residency training in various locations including the Urology and Nephrology Center at Mansoura University, Cabrini Medical Center in New York, and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Atta received his MPH degree from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in 2005. Dr. Atta is a member of the Health Disparity Committee at the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in Maryland, the Scientific Council on Kidney of the American Heart Association, the International Society of Nephrology, and the American Society of Nephrology. Dr. Atta has participated as principal investigator in several studies, clinical trials, and serves as a peer reviewer for the Journal of Clinical Investigation, Archives of Internal Medicine, American Journal of Medicine, Kidney International, Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, American Journal of Kidney Diseases, Clinical Infectious Disease, and Journal of Infectious Diseases among others. He authored or co-authored numerous articles published in Genomics, the Journal of Biological Chemistry, Journal of clinical investigation, Clinical Infectious Disease, Circulation, Stem Cells Translational Medicine, American Journal of Medicine, and American Journal of Transplantation, Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, American Journal of Kidney Disease, Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, and Kidney International, among others. Dr. Atta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgA Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Glomerulonephritis, Lupus Nephritis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy
      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy

      Mid-Atlantic Nephrology Associates PA

      6934 Aviation Blvd, Suite F, 
      Glen Burnie, MD 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Telugu
      Accepting New Patients

      Anuradha Boddeti is a Nephrologist in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Boddeti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgA Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Renovascular Hypertension, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Boddeti is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy
      Nephrology
      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy
      Nephrology

      Mid-Atlantic Nephrology Associates PA

      6934 Aviation Blvd, Suite F, 
      Glen Burnie, MD 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Sarina Ahuja is a Nephrologist in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Ahuja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgA Nephropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Renovascular Hypertension, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Ahuja is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy
      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy

      Mid-Atlantic Nephrology Associates PA

      6934 Aviation Blvd, Suite F, 
      Glen Burnie, MD 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hossam Abdalla is a Nephrologist in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Abdalla has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgA Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Tubular Necrosis, and Acute Kidney Failure.

      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy
      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy

      Mid-Atlantic Nephrology Associates PA

      6934 Aviation Blvd, Suite F, 
      Glen Burnie, MD 
       (11.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gerard Lowder is a Nephrologist in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Lowder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgA Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Acute Kidney Failure, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Lowder is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy
      Nephrology | Geriatrics
      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy
      Nephrology | Geriatrics

      Washington Nephrology Associates Llp

      85 Kindred Way, Apt 103, 
      Glen Burnie, MD 
       (12.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mayurkumar Gohel is a Nephrologist and a Geriatrics provider in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Gohel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgA Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Necrosis. Dr. Gohel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy
      Experienced in IgA Nephropathy

      University Of Maryland Physicians PA

      22 S Green St, 
      Baltimore, MD 
       (13.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Farsi
      Accepting New Patients

      Abdolreza Haririan is a Nephrologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Haririan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of IgA Nephropathy. His top areas of expertise are Cytomegalovirus Infection, Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Haririan is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of IgA Nephropathy?

      IgA nephropathy is a kidney disorder that occurs when IgA (immunoglobulin A), a protein that helps the body fight infections, settles in the kidneys. In the early stages, IgA nephropathy has no symptoms. The first sign of this condition may be blood in the urine. End-stage kidney disease may develop. In most instances, the cause of this condition is unknown; however, certain disorders have been linked with IgA nephropathy, such as cirrhosis of the liver, celiac disease, and HIV infection. Although IgA nephropathy usually occurs in a family with no other affected members, several cases of familial IgA nephropathy have been reported. Familial IgA nephropathy is suspected to run through families in an autosomal dominant manner and is linked to genetic material on the long arm of chromosome 6 (6q22-23).

      What are the main causes of IgA nephropathy?    

      IgA nephropathy  – also known as Berger’s disease – happens when a protein called immunoglobulin A (IgA) builds up in the kidneys. This buildup causes swelling that damages the tiny blood vessels in the kidneys that filter waste from the blood. The exact cause of IgA nephropathy isn’t known, but it might be linked to genes, infections, or problems with the immune system, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. The National Kidney Foundation states research suggests infections, like those in the throat or sinuses, might cause the IgA to build up in the kidneys. 

      How common is IgA nephropathy?    

      IgA nephropathy is a common kidney disease. About 1 in 10 kidney biopsies in the United States show IgA nephropathy.  

      Although anyone can develop the disease, it is usually more common in people who: 

      • Have a family history of IgA nephropathy 
      • Are between the age of 10 to 40 
      • Are of East Asian or white European ancestry 
      • Were assigned male at birth 

      What’s the survival rate with an IgA nephropathy diagnosis?

      The National Kidney Foundation says the survival rate for IgA nephropathy depends on how serious the disease is and how it’s treated. IgA nephropathy can cause the kidneys to stop working over time. Around 1 in 5 people with IgA nephropathy develop kidney failure within 10-20 years of diagnosis. When that happens, a treatment called dialysis, or a kidney transplant, is required to stay alive. According to a study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, the life expectancy in countries where IgA nephropathy is commonly encountered varies from ages 70 to 85 years for patients who receive life-extending treatments such as dialysis or a kidney transplant.  

      How is IgA nephropathy diagnosed?  

      Doctors diagnose IgA nephropathy using several tests. It usually starts with a urine (pee) test to check for blood or protein, which can be signs of kidney problems. If the test shows something unusual, doctors might do a blood test to see how well the kidneys are working. The most accurate way to diagnose IgA nephropathy is with a kidney biopsy, where a small sample of kidney tissue is taken and looked at under a microscope to find IgA deposits. 

      What foods should you avoid with IgA nephropathy? 

      For people with IgA nephropathy, eating the right foods can help protect the kidneys, according to the IgA Nephropathy Foundation. It’s important to limit salty foods because they can raise blood pressure and harm the kidneys. Eating less protein, like red meat, is also a good idea because too much protein can strain the kidneys. Processed foods with lots of additives and preservatives should also be avoided. If the kidneys aren’t working well, it might be necessary to eat less potassium and phosphorus, found in foods like bananas and dairy products.

      When should I see an IgA Nephropathy doctor near Columbia, MD?

      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 an IgA Nephropathy doctor near Columbia, MD?

      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 IgA Nephropathy doctors near Columbia, MD?

      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 IgA Nephropathy doctors near Columbia, MD?

      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 an IgA Nephropathy doctor near Columbia, MD?

      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 IgA Nephropathy doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different IgA 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 an IgA Nephropathy doctor near Columbia, MD?

      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 IgA 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 IgA 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 IgA Nephropathy doctors near Columbia, MD?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the IgA 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 an IgA Nephropathy doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the IgA 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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