The 20 Best Lupus Nephritis Doctors Near Me in Providence, RI

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Lupus Nephritis near Providence, RI. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Lupus Nephritis

    Dr. Joanne S. Cunha
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Lupus Nephritis

    Dr. Joanne S. Cunha
    Rheumatology
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    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    401-444-3985
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joanne Cunha is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Cunha is rated as an Advanced 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 Lupus Nephritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Cunha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
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    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    844-222-2881
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Margarita Bockorny is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Bockorny 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), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Bockorny is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    Dr. Deepan S. Dalal
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    Dr. Deepan S. Dalal
    Rheumatology
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    Patrick J. Brannon MD LTD

    725 Reservoir Ave Ste 204, 
    Cranston, RI 
     (3.6 miles away)
    401-563-9825
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Deepan Dalal is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Cranston, Rhode Island. Dr. Dalal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, Arthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Dalal is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
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    Office

    375 Wampanoag Trl Ste 202B, 
    Riverside, RI 
     (4.7 miles away)
    401-649-4040
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stuart Schwartz is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Riverside, Rhode Island. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Schwartz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    Dr. Perola Lamba
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    Dr. Perola Lamba
    Nephrology
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    Quest Diagnostics

    1 Randall Sq, 
    Providence, RI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    401-274-6339
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Perola Lamba is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Lamba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrotic Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
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    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    401-444-5445
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Basma Merhi is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Merhi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glomerulonephritis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
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    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    401-444-5445
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Douglas Shemin is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Shemin 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 Chronic Kidney Disease, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, Hyperaldosteronism, and Polycystic Kidney Disease.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
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    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    401-444-5445
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    George Bayliss is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Bayliss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Atheroembolic Renal Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Kidney Transplant.

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

    Office

    314 Taunton Ave, 
    East Providence, RI 
     (2.4 miles away)
    401-438-5950
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Mordecai Stolk is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in East Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Stolk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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

    Dr. Michael A. Thursby
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    Dr. Michael A. Thursby
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    314 Taunton Ave, 
    East Providence, RI 
     (2.4 miles away)
    401-438-5950
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Thursby is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in East Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Thursby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
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    Ultrasound East Providence RI

    375 Wampanoag Trl, 
    Riverside, RI 
     (3.8 miles away)
    401-649-4060
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Maroun Azar is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Riverside, Rhode Island. Dr. Azar 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis.

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

    Ultrasound East Providence RI

    375 Wampanoag Trl, 
    Riverside, RI 
     (3.8 miles away)
    877-771-7401
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Eric Kerns is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Riverside, Rhode Island. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Kerns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. 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), Acute Tubular Necrosis, and Acute Kidney Failure.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    Dr. Susie L. Hu
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    Dr. Susie L. Hu
    Nephrology
    Referral may be required

    Ultrasound East Providence RI

    375 Wampanoag Trl, 
    Riverside, RI 
     (3.8 miles away)
    401-649-4060
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Susie Hu is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Riverside, Rhode Island. Dr. Hu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Acute Tubular Necrosis.

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

    Office

    375 Wampanoag Trl Ste 402, 
    Riverside, RI 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Anthony Reginato is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Riverside, Rhode Island. Dr. Reginato is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, Psoriasis, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis. Dr. Reginato is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    375 Wampanoag Trl Ste 402, 
    Riverside, RI 
     (4.7 miles away)
    401-649-4060
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Matthew Lynch is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Riverside, Rhode Island. Dr. Lynch 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 Acute Tubular Necrosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Nephrosclerosis.

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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 Providence, RI?

    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 Providence, RI?

    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 do I find the best Lupus Nephritis doctor near Providence, RI?

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    How does MediFind rank Lupus Nephritis doctors near Providence, RI?

    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 Providence, RI?

    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 Providence, RI?

    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 Providence, RI?

    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 Providence, RI?

    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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