The 20 Best Lupus Nephritis Doctors Near Me in long beach, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 59 doctor with experience in Lupus Nephritis near long beach, CA. Of these, 52 are Experienced and 7 are Advanced.

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59 providers found
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Family Medicine

    Universal Care Inc. Dba Brand New Day

    200 Oceangate Ste 100, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Juan Pena is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Pena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Obesity, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Pena is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Referral required

    Optum - Atlantic Specialty

    2699 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Chwa is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Chwa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Chwa is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chwa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Family Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Long Beach

    450 E Spring St Ste 1, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Odrin Castillo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Castillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Castillo is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology
    Referral may be required

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    1000 W Carson St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ibrahim El is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. El is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Lupus Nephritis.

    Advanced in Lupus Nephritis
    Advanced in Lupus Nephritis
    Referral may be required

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    1000 W Carson St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    George Karpouzas is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Karpouzas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Lupus Nephritis, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Karpouzas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Internal Medicine

    St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach

    1050 Linden Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juan Polanco is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Polanco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Renovascular Hypertension, Interstitial Nephritis, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Atlantic Specialty

    2699 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alice Park is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Peptic Ulcer, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Park is board certified in American Board Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology). Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Atlantic Specialty

    2699 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Hsieh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Hsieh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Tuberous Sclerosis. Dr. Hsieh is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Nephrology). Dr. Hsieh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Referral may be required

    Pediatric Renal Med Corp

    2701 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cristina Farkas-Skiles is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Farkas-Skiles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Feingold Syndrome, Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome, and Nephrotic Syndrome. Dr. Farkas-Skiles is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Endocrinology | Pediatrics | Nephrology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Endocrinology | Pediatrics | Nephrology
    Referral required

    Miller Children's Subspecialty Group

    2801 Atlantic Ave, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deepak Rajpoot is an Endocrinologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Rajpoot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Henoch-Schonlein Purpura, Horseshoe Kidney, Feingold Syndrome, and Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome. Dr. Rajpoot is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Referral may be required

    Noreen Hussaini, MD

    3828 Schaufele Ave Ste 200, 
    Long Beach, CA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Noreen Hussaini is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California. Dr. Hussaini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Dr. Hussaini is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Laurie A. Mortara, M.D.

    10861 Cherry St, 
    Los Alamitos, CA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathaniel Neal is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Los Alamitos, California. Dr. Neal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, MAGIC Syndrome, Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), and IgG4-Related Disease. Dr. Neal is board certified in American Board Internal Medicine. Dr. Neal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Carson Medical Offices

    18600 S Figueroa St, 
    Gardena, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nina Trinh is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Gardena, California. Dr. Trinh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Lupus Nephritis, Hypersensitivity Vasculitis, and Goodpasture Syndrome. Dr. Trinh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Carson Medical Offices

    18600 S Figueroa St, 
    Gardena, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chau Nguyen is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Gardena, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Carson Medical Offices

    18600 S Figueroa St, 
    Gardena, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Suchada Shu is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Gardena, California. Dr. Shu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE). Dr. Shu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Torrance East-West Medicine

    3500 Lomita Blvd Ste 302, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marian Kaldas is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Kaldas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Gout, and Bursitis. Dr. Kaldas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Referral may be required

    Torrance Memorial Physician Network Rheumatology

    3701 Skypark Dr Ste 100, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joe Gamboa is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Gamboa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Fibromyalgia, and Gout. Dr. Gamboa is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Referral may be required
    23441 Madison Street, Suite 340, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Klashman is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Klashman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Klashman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Referral may be required

    Torrance Health Association Inc.

    3701 Skypark Dr, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dilrukshie Cooray is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Cooray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Raynaud Phenomenon, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Cooray is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cooray is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology
    Advanced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology
    Referral may be required

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    1000 W Carson St, 
    Torrance, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tiane Dai is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California. Dr. Dai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Lupus Nephritis?

    Lupus nephritis, which is a kidney disorder, is a complication of systemic lupus erythematosus.

    When should I see a Lupus Nephritis doctor near long beach, CA?

    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 Lupus Nephritis doctor near long beach, CA?

    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 Lupus Nephritis doctors near long beach, CA?

    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 Lupus Nephritis doctors near long beach, CA?

    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 Lupus Nephritis doctor near long beach, CA?

    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 Lupus Nephritis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Lupus 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 a Lupus Nephritis doctor near long beach, CA?

    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 Lupus 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 Lupus 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 Lupus Nephritis doctors near long beach, CA?

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

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