The 20 Best Lupus Nephritis Doctors Near Me in Madison, WI

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The 20 Best Lupus Nephritis Doctors near Madison, WI

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Lupus Nephritis near Madison, WI. Of these, 14 are Experienced, 3 are Distinguished, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Elite in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology

    UW Health Junction RD Medical Center PPM

    451 Junction Rd, 
    Madison, WI 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shivani Garg is a Rheumatologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Garg is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Arthritis, Embolectomy, and Liver Transplant.

    Distinguished in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology

    UW Health Kidney Clinic

    3034 Fish Hatchery Rd, 
    Fitchburg, WI 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tripti Singh is a Nephrologist in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Dr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Glomerulonephritis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Lupus Nephritis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Kidney Transplant.

    Distinguished in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology

    UW Health Kidney Clinic

    3034 Fish Hatchery Rd, 
    Fitchburg, WI 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Panzer is a Nephrologist in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Dr. Panzer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Glomerulonephritis, Lupus Nephritis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Splenectomy.

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    Advanced in Lupus Nephritis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Lupus Nephritis
    Internal Medicine

    UW Health Pharmacy Services

    1102 S Park St, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Shiffler is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Shiffler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Didier Mandelbrot
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Didier Mandelbrot is a Nephrologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Mandelbrot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

    Jilaine B. Berquist
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    SSM Health Dean Medical Group Specialty Services

    1821 S. Stoughton Road, 
    Madison, WI 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jilaine Berquist is a Rheumatologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Berquist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Psoriasis.

    Ilias Oikonomopoulos
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    SSM Health Dean Medical Group Specialty Services

    1821 S. Stoughton Road, 
    Madison, WI 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Ilias Oikonomopoulos is board certified in rheumatology and in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pecs Medical School in Pecs, Hungary and completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at St. Mary's Health Center in St. Louis, MO. Dr. Oikonomopoulos went on to complete his fellowship in rheumatology at the University of South Florida Morsani College in Tampa, FL. Dr. Oikonomopoulos' practice is focused on psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, gout, and system lupus erythematosus. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Oikonomopoulos is a member of the American College of Rheumatology, the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the International Society of Clinical Densitometry. In his free time, Dr. Oikonomopoulos enjoys bicycling, hiking, and cooking. ""To best understand my patient's concerns, I feel it important to first build a relationship based on trust and respect. Once earned, I strive to educate each of my patients about their disease and work with them to develop an individualized therapy plan"". Ilias Oikonomopoulos, MD". Dr. Oikonomopoulos 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, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Temporal Arteritis.

    Jenna Mcgoldrick
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    SSM Health Dean Medical Group Specialty Services

    1821 S. Stoughton Road, 
    Madison, WI 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Distinguished in Lupus Nephritis
    Distinguished in Lupus Nephritis

    University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc

    100 N Nine Mound Rd, 
    Verona, WI 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christie Bartels is a Rheumatologist in Verona, Wisconsin. Dr. Bartels 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, Sjogren Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Leg or Foot Amputation. Dr. Bartels is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology

    University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc

    20 S Park St, 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jon Arnason is a Rheumatologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Arnason is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Arnason is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology

    Unitypoint Health-Meriter-West Washington

    345 W Washington Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sancia Ferguson is a Rheumatologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Ferguson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Microscopic Polyangiitis.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology

    University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fahad Aziz is a Nephrologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Aziz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Glomerulonephritis, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology

    SSM Health Care Of Wisconsin Inc

    2840 Index Rd, 
    Fitchburg, WI 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gloria Song is a Nephrologist in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Dr. Song is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Boils, and Kidney Stones.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Nephrology

    UW Health Kidney Clinic

    3034 Fish Hatchery Rd, 
    Fitchburg, WI 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Micah Chan is a Nephrologist in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Dr. Chan 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, Angioplasty, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    UW Health Kidney Clinic

    3034 Fish Hatchery Rd, 
    Fitchburg, WI 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gauri Bhutani is a Nephrologist in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Dr. Bhutani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Polycystic Kidney Disease, Glomerulonephritis, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Lupus Nephritis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Lupus Nephritis
    Internal Medicine

    UW Health Junction RD Medical Center PPM

    451 Junction Rd, 
    Madison, WI 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Giancarlo Valiente is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Valiente is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Glomerulonephritis, and Osteopetrosis.

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

    UW Health-East Clinic

    5249 E Terrace Dr, 
    Madison, WI 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Zakowski is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Zakowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology | Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology | Hospital Medicine

    University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc

    451 Junction Rd, 
    Madison, WI 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fardina Malik is a Rheumatologist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Malik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Malik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Rheumatology
    7241 Lily Ln, 
    Middleton, WI 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Mckown is a Rheumatologist in Middleton, Wisconsin. Dr. Mckown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Scleroderma, and Scleredema.

    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis
    Experienced in Lupus Nephritis

    University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc

    7102 Mineral Point Rd, 
    Madison, WI 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Miriam Shelef is a Rheumatologist in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Shelef is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), and Polymyositis. Dr. Shelef is currently accepting new patients.

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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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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 Madison, WI?

    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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