The 20 Best Lupus Nephritis Doctors Near Me in franklin, TN

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Lupus Nephritis near franklin, TN. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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

    Vanderbilt Rheumatology Cool Springs

    2001 Mallory Ln Ste 100, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Gore is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Gore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Gore is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vanderbilt Rheumatology Cool Springs

    2001 Mallory Ln Ste 100, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sujana Reddy is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Eosinophilic Fasciitis, Dermatomyositis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Reddy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Nephrology Associates, P.C. - Franklin

    4323 Carothers Pkwy, Ste 501, 
    Franklin, TN 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Wilbeck is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Wilbeck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Wilbeck is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology, The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, and The National Board Of Physicians And Surgeons - Internal Medicine. Dr. Wilbeck is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 20300, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    April Barnado is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Barnado is rated as an Advanced 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 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroderma. Dr. Barnado is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    719 Thompson Ln, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Narender Annapureddy is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Annapureddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Microscopic Polyangiitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Dermatomyositis. Dr. Annapureddy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vanderbilt Lung Institute

    719 Thompson Lane, Suite 20300, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leslie Crofford is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Crofford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibromyalgia, Myositis, Scleroderma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Crofford is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Thomas Rheumatology Consultants, PLLC

    4230 Harding Pike, Ste 103a, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maryam Pourpaki is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Pourpaki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Pourpaki is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology and The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Pourpaki is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Thomas West Office - Rheumatology

    4230 Harding Pike, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marvin Meadors is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Meadors 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 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Reactive Arthritis, Gout, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Meadors is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Heritage Medical Associates: Saint Thomas West

    4230 Harding Pike, Ste 601, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Lyons is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Lyons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Reactive Arthritis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Lyons is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Lyons is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitatio

    2201 Childrens Way Ste 1318, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sean Anderson is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Anderson 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 Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Rheumatoid Vasculitis. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Southern Kidney Specialists

    395 Wallace Rd Ste 301 Bldg B, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Clara Womack is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Womack 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 Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Womack is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vanderbilt University

    2002 Richard Jones Rd, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hillary Kaplan is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Kaplan 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 Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Polymyositis. Dr. Kaplan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    St. Thomas Rheumatology Consultants, PLLC

    4230 Harding Pike, Ste 103a, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Poonam Somai is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Somai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Somai is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Somai is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Fresenius Medical Care South Nashville

    5214 Hickory Hollow Pkwy, 
    Antioch, TN 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sayena Sajadi is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Antioch, Tennessee. Dr. Sajadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Renal Papillary Necrosis, Analgesic Nephropathy, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Sajadi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Vanderbilt Hepatology And Liver And Kidney Transplant Center

    1500 21st Ave S Ste 3400, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachel Forbes is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Forbes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Forbes is currently accepting new patients.

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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 franklin, TN?

    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 franklin, TN?

    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 franklin, TN?

    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 franklin, TN?

    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 franklin, TN?

    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 franklin, TN?

    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 franklin, TN?

    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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