The 20 Best Lupus Nephritis Doctors Near Me in Rhode Island, US

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The 20 Best Lupus Nephritis Doctors in Rhode Island, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Lupus Nephritis near Rhode Island, US. Of these, 19 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joanne Cunha is a Rheumatologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Cunha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology

    Office

    375 Wampanoag Trl Ste 202B, 
    Riverside, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stuart Schwartz is a Rheumatologist in Riverside, Rhode Island. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Basma Merhi is a Nephrologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Merhi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Glomerulonephritis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis, and Kidney Transplant.

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    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    Office

    375 Wampanoag Trl Ste 402, 
    Riverside, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Shemin is a Nephrologist in Riverside, Rhode Island. Dr. Shemin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Hyperaldosteronism, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, and Polycystic Kidney Disease.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    Brown Medicine

    375 Wampanoag Trl, 
    Riverside, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Reginato is a Rheumatologist in Riverside, Rhode Island. Dr. Reginato is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Hospital Medicine

    Ultrasound East Providence RI

    375 Wampanoag Trl, 
    Riverside, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John O'bell is a Hospital Medicine provider in Riverside, Rhode Island. Dr. O'bell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Bartter Syndrome, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    Office

    375 Wampanoag Trl Ste 402A, 
    Riverside, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Bayliss is a Nephrologist in Riverside, Rhode Island. Dr. Bayliss 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, Atheroembolic Renal Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maroun Azar is a Nephrologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Azar 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, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology

    Ultrasound East Providence RI

    375 Wampanoag Trl, 
    Riverside, RI 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Kerns is a Nephrologist in Riverside, Rhode Island. Dr. Kerns has been practicing medicine for over 18 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, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Low Sodium Level.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    Office

    375 Wampanoag Trl Ste 402, 
    Riverside, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Lynch is a Nephrologist in Riverside, Rhode Island. Dr. Lynch 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, Acute Tubular Necrosis, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology

    Ultrasound East Providence RI

    375 Wampanoag Trl, 
    Riverside, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susie Hu is a Nephrologist in Riverside, Rhode Island. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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

    Office

    180 Corliss St Ste B, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Heidi Dorris is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Dorris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Kimura Disease, Chylous Ascites, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    Harold Horwitz MD And Joseph Lombardozzi

    407 East Ave Ste 250, 
    Pawtucket, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Margarita Bockorny is a Rheumatologist in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Dr. Bockorny is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology

    Patrick J. Brannon MD LTD

    725 Reservoir Ave Ste 204, 
    Cranston, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deepan Dalal is a Rheumatologist in Cranston, Rhode Island. Dr. Dalal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, Arthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology

    Toder Rheumatology And Osteoporosis Center, P.C.

    1524 Atwood Ave, Suite 333, 
    Johnston, RI 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kiley Toder is a Rheumatologist in Johnston, Rhode Island. Dr. Toder has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Sjogren Syndrome.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rasha Alawieh is a Nephrologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Alawieh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Glomerulonephritis, Membranous Nephropathy, Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypophosphatemia, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology

    Dialysis Center Of East Providence

    318 Waterman Ave, 
    East Providence, RI 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Perola Lamba is a Nephrologist in East Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Lamba has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrotic Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    South County Health Nephrology-Wakefield

    70 Kenyon Ave Ste 270, 
    Wakefield, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Romanello is a Nephrologist in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Dr. Romanello 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, Low Sodium Level, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    Dialysis Center Of East Providence

    318 Waterman Ave, 
    East Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mordecai Stolk is a Nephrologist in East Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Stolk 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), High Potassium Level, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Acute Tubular Necrosis. Dr. Stolk is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Dialysis Center Of East Providence

    318 Waterman Ave, 
    East Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Thursby is an Internal Medicine provider in East Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Thursby 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, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Nephrosclerosis.

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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 in Rhode Island, US?

    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 in Rhode Island, US?

    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 in Rhode Island, US?

    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 in Rhode Island, US?

    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 in Rhode Island, US?

    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 in Rhode Island, US?

    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 in Rhode Island, US?

    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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