The 20 Best Kidney Transplant Doctors near Norfolk, VA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Kidney Transplant

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 112 doctor with experience in Kidney Transplant near Norfolk, VA. Of these, 82 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced, 6 are Elite and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Elite in Kidney Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Elite in Kidney Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health Transplant Clinic Roanoke

    2602 Franklin Rd SW, 
    Roanoke, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Brayman is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Brayman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Islet Cell Transplantation. Dr. Brayman is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Kidney Transplant
    Elite in Kidney Transplant
    Referral may be required

    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    1250 E Marshall St, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gaurav Gupta is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Renovascular Hypertension, Kidney Transplant, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Kidney Transplant
    Elite in Kidney Transplant
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fernando Cosio is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Cosio is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glomerulonephritis, Membranous Nephropathy, Chronic Kidney Disease, Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis, and Kidney Transplant.

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    Elite in Kidney Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Elite in Kidney Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Dean is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Dean is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Polycystic Kidney Disease, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant. Dr. Dean is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Kidney Transplant
    Nephrology
    Elite in Kidney Transplant
    Nephrology
    Referral may be required

    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    1250 E Marshall St, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dhiren Kumar is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Kidney Transplant
    Elite in Kidney Transplant
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Bentall is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Bentall is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Bentall is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health University Medical Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mitchell Rosner is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Rosner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Sodium Level, Chronic Kidney Disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Rosner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health University Medical Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Julia Scialla is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Scialla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Metabolic Acidosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Scialla is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Referral may be required

    Kidney Center Clinic

    1300 Jefferson Park Ave, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr Nicolas-Goldaracena is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Nicolas-Goldaracena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Transplant, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Nicolas-Goldaracena is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Oracle Heart & Vascular - Fredericksburg

    1011 Care Way Ste 200, 
    Fredericksburg, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sadaf Ahanchi is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Dr. Ahanchi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Peripheral Artery Disease, Angioplasty, and Atherectomy. Dr. Ahanchi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health Primary And Specialty Care Zion Crossroads

    1015 Spring Creek Pkwy, 
    Zion Crossroads, VA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brendan Bowman is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Zion Crossroads, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Bowman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Prerenal Azotemia, Lactic Acidosis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Bowman is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
    Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health University Medical Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alden Doyle is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Doyle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Doyle is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
    Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
    Referral may be required

    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    1250 E Marshall St, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Layla Kamal is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Kamal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Kamal is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1200 E Broad St, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adrian Cotterell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Cotterell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Liver Failure, Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Cotterell is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
    Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Rule is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Rule is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Kidney Stones, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrectomy, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Rule is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    VCU Medical Center Gateway Building (Dexa Mri)

    1200 E Marshall St, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marlon Levy is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Levy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Islet Cell Transplantation, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Levy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Sentara Vascular Specialists

    600 Gresham Drive, Suite 8620, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Duncan Yoder is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Yoder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Enlarged Liver, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Yoder is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) - 2027. Dr. Yoder is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    3300 Gallows Rd, Transplant, 
    Falls Church, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Piper is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Piper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pancreatectomy, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Piper is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority

    1250 E Marshall St, 
    Richmond, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Sterling is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Sterling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Sterling is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Inova Abdominal Transplant

    8081 Innovation Park Dr, 604, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmad Safra is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Safra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Diverticular Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Safra is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Norfolk, VA?

    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 Norfolk, VA?

    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 Norfolk, VA?

    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 Norfolk, VA?

    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 Norfolk, VA?

    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 Norfolk, VA?

    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 Norfolk, VA?

    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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