The 20 Best Lupus Nephritis Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

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The 20 Best Lupus Nephritis Doctors near Chicago, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 175 doctor with experience in Lupus Nephritis near Chicago, IL. Of these, 130 are Experienced, 35 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Elite in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Elite in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 14-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    48+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rosalind Ramsey is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ramsey has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Arthritis.

    Elite in Lupus Nephritis
    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Elite in Lupus Nephritis
    Pediatric Rheumatology

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marisa Klein is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Klein is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

    David Mael
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology

    Advocate Medical Group Rheumatology

    3000 N Halsted St, Ste 820, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Mael is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

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    Distinguished in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Distinguished in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 14-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Irene Blanco is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Blanco has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

    Elite in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Elite in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kichul Ko is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ko is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Gout, and MASS Phenotype.

    Eric M. Ruderman
    Advanced in Lupus Nephritis
    Advanced in Lupus Nephritis

    Northwestern Medicine Rheumatology

    675 N St Clair St, Ste 14-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Ruderman is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ruderman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Arthritis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Ruderman is currently accepting new patients.

    Daniel Batlle
    Advanced in Lupus Nephritis
    Advanced in Lupus Nephritis
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2025, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    53+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Batlle is a Nephrologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Batlle has been practicing medicine for over 53 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Polycystic Kidney Disease.

    Paru Kathpalia
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine

    Lakeside Nephrology, Ltd.

    1101 S. Canal St., 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paru Kathpalia is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kathpalia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Necrosis.

    Advanced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 14-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mary Mahieu is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mahieu has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Yonatan Peleg
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    675 N St Clair St Ste 14-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yonatan Peleg is a Nephrologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Peleg has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Glomerulonephritis, Membranous Nephropathy, Nephrotic Syndrome, Acute Kidney Failure, and Kidney Transplant.

    James J. Paparello
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2025, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Paparello is a Nephrologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Paparello has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Lupus Nephritis.

    Arthur M. Mandelin
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    675 N St Clair St Ste 14-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Arthur Mandelin is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mandelin has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Neurosarcoidosis, Sarcoidosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Kulathuppalayan Moorthi
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2025, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kulathuppalayan Moorthi is a Nephrologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Moorthi has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, and Necrosis.

    Pierre R. Blemur
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2025, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pierre Blemur is a Nephrologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Blemur has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Lactic Acidosis.

    Distinguished in Lupus Nephritis
    Distinguished in Lupus Nephritis

    Sanderling Dialysis Of Chicago

    1426 W Washington Blvd, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Whittier is a Nephrologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Whittier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Glomerulonephritis, Lupus Nephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Lupus Nephritis
    Distinguished in Lupus Nephritis

    Rush University Medical Group

    1700 W Van Buren St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Meenakshi Jolly is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Jolly is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Adult Still's Disease, and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Dr. Jolly is currently accepting new patients.

    Khaleel Sayeed
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine

    Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois, Ltd.

    2222 W. Division St., Suite 260, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Khaleel Sayeed is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sayeed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Nephrosclerosis.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2025, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cybele Ghossein is a Nephrologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ghossein has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Tubular Necrosis, Fanconi Syndrome, Fanconi Bickel Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    259 E Erie St Ste 2330, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Hsieh is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hsieh has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    259 E Erie St Ste 2330, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mariam Siddiqui is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Siddiqui has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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 Chicago, IL?

    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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