The 20 Best Interstitial Nephritis Doctors Near Me in Durham, NC

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The 20 Best Interstitial Nephritis Doctors near Durham, NC

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Interstitial Nephritis near Durham, NC. Of these, 25 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Nephrology
    Advanced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Nephrology

    Duke University Medical Center

    Duke University Medical Ctr Box 3014, 
    Durham, NC 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Lavin is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Lavin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease, Interstitial Nephritis, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Advanced in Interstitial Nephritis

    Office

    Duke University Medical Cent Box 103015, 
    Durham, NC 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Crowley is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Crowley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Nephritis, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, Glomerulonephritis, and Nephrectomy.

    Advanced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Nephrology
    Advanced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Nephrology

    Private Diagnostic Clinic PLLC

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Murray is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Murray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Interstitial Nephritis, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

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    Sandy El Bitar
    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis

    Duke Hematology Clinic - Clinic 1E

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Sandy El Bitar is a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. El Bitar has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Febrile Neutropenia, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, and Essential Thrombocythemia.

    David I. Ortiz
    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis

    Duke Nephrology Clinic - Clinic 1J

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy practicing nephrology and taking care of patients with kidney disorders. My clinical interests include management of uncontrolled high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, acute kidney failure, and fluid and electrolyte disorders. I also have particular interest in the evaluation and management of kidney diseases affecting cancer patients (onco-nephrology). Dr. Ortiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Kidney Transplant.

    John V. Duronville
    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis

    Duke Nephrology Clinic - Clinic 1J

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kidney disease can affect anyone, anywhere and at any point in their life. It can be an acute episode or develop into a chronic disease. I enjoy being a Nephrologist because it gives me the opportunity to learn about, educate and empower the patients whose lives are intersected by kidney disease. I take pride in being approachable and accessible to my patients. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and kids and exploring all that North Carolina has to offer. Dr. Duronville is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, and Feingold Syndrome.

    John K. Roberts
    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Transplant Surgery

    Duke Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Clinic - Clinic 2B/2C

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    I joined the Division of Nephrology in July 2015 after completing fellowship in Nephrology. I mainly take care of patients in our kidney transplant program, which includes evaluating patients seeking candidacy for kidney transplant, evaluating potential living donors, and caring for patients after transplant. I also enjoy teaching medical students, residents, and fellows and I am active in the School of Medicine teaching physiology, clinical skills, and communication skills. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Lactic Acidosis.

    Rasheed A. Gbadegesin
    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis

    Duke Children's Health Center Kidney Transplant Clinic

    2301 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Yoruba
    Offers Telehealth

    I am a pediatric nephrologist and work with children with kidney disease. Some of the conditions that we see include congenital malformations of the kidney and the bladder, nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis (inflammation of the kidney filters), and children who are on dialysis or who received kidney transplantation because of kidney failure. I listen carefully to parents when they bring their children to the clinic because they know their children better than any other person, and they are the best advocates for their child. I collaborate a lot with the other doctors in the clinic. Rest assured, when you visit our clinic and I am not around, the doctor who is seeing you knows everything about your child. This is a group practice with a very caring multidisciplinary team. Dr. Gbadegesin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Nephrotic Syndrome, Minimal Change Disease, Glomerulonephritis, and Kidney Transplant.

    Rania Y. Kazan
    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Hospital Medicine

    Duke University Hospital

    2301 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Rania Kazan is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kazan has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Brian C. Griffith
    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Hospital Medicine

    Duke University Hospital

    2301 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Griffith is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Griffith has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin C Disease, Hemoglobin E Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, and Endoscopy.

    Samuel Theodore
    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis

    Duke Regional Hospital

    3643 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Theodore is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Theodore has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Tomasz Ryszard
    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis

    Duke Regional Hospital

    3643 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tomasz Ryszard is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ryszard has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Charles Ian Cooperberg
    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis

    Duke Regional Hospital

    3643 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Ian Cooperberg is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ian Cooperberg has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis

    Duke Regional Hospital

    3643 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    34+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amarnath Ahobala is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ahobala has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis

    Duke Regional Hospital

    3643 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Romin Bonakdar is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Bonakdar has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Family Medicine

    Lakewood Pediatrics And Family Medicine

    4003 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Wenzlik is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Wenzlik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

    Christina Wyatt
    Advanced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Advanced in Interstitial Nephritis

    Duke Nephrology South Durham

    234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, 
    Durham, NC 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    As a general nephrologist, my clinical interests include chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and hypertension. I particularly enjoy building long-term relationships with patients from all walks of life, but I also enjoy helping patients and their families navigate the health system during an acute illness. Although I have lived and worked in New York City for almost 20 years, I am happy to be returning to my roots in North Carolina and at Duke. Dr. Wyatt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Interstitial Nephritis, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Nephrology

    UNC Hospitals Outpatient Center At Eastowne

    100 Eastowne Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Akhil Hegde is a Nephrologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Hegde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), SVC Obstruction, May Thurner Syndrome, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Geriatrics

    UNC Hospitals Outpatient Center At Eastowne

    100 Eastowne Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maureen Dale is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Dale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Interstitial Nephritis
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    100 Eastowne Dr Fl 3, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Randal Detwiler is an Internal Medicine provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Detwiler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Chronic Kidney Disease, Glomerulonephritis, and Kidney Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Interstitial Nephritis?

    Interstitial nephritis is a kidney disorder in which the spaces between the kidney tubules become swollen (inflamed). This can cause problems with the way your kidneys work.

    When should I see an Interstitial Nephritis doctor near Durham, NC?

    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 Interstitial Nephritis doctor near Durham, NC?

    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 Interstitial Nephritis doctors near Durham, NC?

    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 Interstitial Nephritis doctors near Durham, NC?

    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 Interstitial Nephritis doctor near Durham, NC?

    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 Interstitial Nephritis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Interstitial Nephritis 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 Interstitial Nephritis doctor near Durham, NC?

    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 Interstitial Nephritis 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 Interstitial Nephritis 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 Interstitial Nephritis doctors near Durham, NC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Interstitial Nephritis 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 Interstitial Nephritis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Interstitial Nephritis 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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