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    MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Kidney Transplant near Nashville, TN. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    32 providers found
      Elite in Kidney Transplant
      Elite in Kidney Transplant

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Peter Reese is a Nephrologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Reese is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis, Kidney Transplant, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Reese is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
      Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      1301 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      David Shaffer is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Shaffer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Hepatitis C, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Shaffer is currently accepting new patients.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
      Distinguished in Kidney Transplant

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      1301 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Anthony Langone is a Nephrologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Langone is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Langone is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
      Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

      Saint Thomas Medical Partners

      4220 Harding Pike, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Derek Moore is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Moore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Kidney Transplant
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Kidney Transplant
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
      Nashville, TN 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Douglas Hanto is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Hanto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Cirrhosis, Hepatectomy, and Liver Transplant.

      Advanced in Kidney Transplant
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Kidney Transplant
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
      1313 21st Ave S, Oxford House, Suite 912, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Douglas Hale is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Hale is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.

      Advanced in Kidney Transplant
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Kidney Transplant
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      1301 22nd Ave S, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Bernard Dubray is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Dubray has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Hepatitis C, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Dubray is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Kidney Transplant
      Advanced in Kidney Transplant

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      1301 22nd Ave S, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      18+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Saed Shawar is a Nephrologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Shawar has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Nocardiosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Shawar is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Kidney Transplant
      Advanced in Kidney Transplant

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      1301 22nd Ave S, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Laura Binari is a Nephrologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Binari has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. Her top areas of expertise are Niemann-Pick Disease and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Binari is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Kidney Transplant
      Advanced in Kidney Transplant

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      1301 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kelly Birdwell is a Nephrologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Birdwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Cytomegalovirus Infection, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Birdwell is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Kidney Transplant
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Kidney Transplant
      General Surgery

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      1301 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Leigh Dageforde is a General Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Dageforde is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Liver Failure, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Dageforde is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Kidney Transplant
      General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
      Advanced in Kidney Transplant
      General Surgery | Transplant Surgery

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      1301 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Rizzari is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Rizzari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Rizzari is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Kidney Transplant
      Advanced in Kidney Transplant

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      1301 Medical Ctr Dr, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Turkish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Talat Ikizler is a Nephrologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Ikizler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Metabolic Acidosis, High Potassium Level, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Ikizler is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Kidney Transplant
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Kidney Transplant
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Martin Montenovo is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Montenovo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Montenovo is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Kidney Transplant
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Kidney Transplant
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Laura Hickman is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Hickman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Hickman is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Kidney Transplant
      Advanced in Kidney Transplant

      Vanderbilt University Medical Center

      719 Thompson Ln, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (3.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Heidi Schaefer is a Nephrologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Schaefer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Schaefer is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Kidney Transplant
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Kidney Transplant
      General Surgery

      Saint Thomas Medical Partners

      4230 Harding Rd, Suite 202, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (4.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jacfranz Guiteau is a General Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Guiteau is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Hepatoblastoma, Kimura Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Guiteau is currently accepting new patients.

      Stanley M. Lee
      Experienced in Kidney Transplant
      Experienced in Kidney Transplant
      28 White Bridge Rd, Ste. 300, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Stanley Lee is a Nephrologist in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Kidney Transplant
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Kidney Transplant
      Internal Medicine
      7 Th Floor Mce Ste Iv, 1215 21st Ave S, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (0.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joshua Denny is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Denny is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Rubella, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

      Experienced in Kidney Transplant
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
      Experienced in Kidney Transplant
      Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
      330 23rd Ave N, Suite 250, 
      Nashville, TN 
       (1.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Clarence Foster-Iii is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Foster-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Chylous Ascites, Kimura Disease, Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Kidney Transplant?

      A kidney transplant is surgery to place a healthy kidney into a person with kidney failure.

      When should I see a Kidney Transplant doctor near Nashville, TN?

      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 Kidney Transplant doctor near Nashville, TN?

      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 Kidney Transplant doctors near Nashville, TN?

      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 Kidney Transplant doctors near Nashville, TN?

      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 Kidney Transplant doctor near Nashville, TN?

      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 Kidney Transplant doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Kidney Transplant 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 Kidney Transplant doctor near Nashville, TN?

      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 Kidney Transplant 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 Kidney Transplant 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 Kidney Transplant doctors near Nashville, TN?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Kidney Transplant 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 Kidney Transplant doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Kidney Transplant 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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