The 20 Best Minimal Change Disease Doctors Near Me in Saint Louis, MO

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Minimal Change Disease near Saint Louis, MO. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Internal Medicine | Nephrology
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Internal Medicine | Nephrology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. John Edwards treats patients with kidney disease, specializing in acute and chronic kidney injuries, fluid and electrolyte disorders, kidney stones, and hypertension. His research is focused on the transport of chloride by kidney cells and the role of this process in progression of chronic kidney disease. Dr. Edwards is a professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is the director of the division. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the American Society of Nephrology and the American Society for Clinical Investigation. Dr. Edwards enjoys music and plays the cello in the St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra. Dr. Edwards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Low Potassium Level, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Edwards is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Nephrology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Internal Medicine | Nephrology
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Internal Medicine | Nephrology

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bahar Bastani is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Bastani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Bastani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Nephrology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Pediatric Nephrology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Pediatric Nephrology | Pediatrics

    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard

    1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
    St. Louis, MO 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Kevin Barton is a pediatric nephrologist who treats patients from newborns through age 21. He specializes in glomerular disease; acute kidney injury; chronic kidney disease; hypertension; hematuria; proteinuria; and acute and chronic renal replacement therapies, specifically dialysis, neonatal dialysis, and transplant. Dr. Barton focuses on providing the best nephrology care for children including addressing the psychosocial needs of his patients and their families. He's passionate about pediatric nephrology education and has broad research interests in dialysis, transplant, and acute kidney injury through national research collaboratives with SCOPE, NAPRTCS, and IROC. Dr. Barton is an associate professor with the Division of Pediatric Nephrology in the Department of Pediatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is also a member of the American Society for Pediatric Nephrology and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Fun fact: Dr. Barton is a film aficionado and in his free time enjoys cycling. Dr. Barton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Papillary Necrosis, Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome, Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis, Primary Tubular Proximal Acidosis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Barton is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics , American Board Of Pediatrics/Nephrology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

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    Advanced in Minimal Change Disease
    Advanced in Minimal Change Disease

    St Louis University Hospital

    1201 S Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yasar Caliskan is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Caliskan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glomerulonephritis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease

    Dialysis At SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

    3691 Rutger St, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marie Philipneri is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Philipneri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Renovascular Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease

    Office

    4500 Forest Park Ave Fl 1, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naoka Murakami is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Murakami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Nephritis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Singleton-Merten Syndrome, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Monica Chang is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Minimal Change Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fahad Edrees is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Edrees is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis, Minimal Change Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 5C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tingting Li is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Lupus Nephritis, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Irene Nunuk is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Nunuk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Low Sodium Level, Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Nephrosclerosis.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology

    Home Away From Home Adult Daycare

    5535 Delmar Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Schmitz is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Schmitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology

    Healthline In-Home Care Of IL LLC

    5003 N Illinois St # 1, 
    Fairview Heights, IL 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rashid Dalal is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Fairview Heights, Illinois. Dr. Dalal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease

    David Rose M.D. LTD

    5105 W Main St, 
    Belleville, IL 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ifath Bashiruddin is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Belleville, Illinois. Dr. Bashiruddin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology

    Fairview Heights Medical Group Sc

    4550 Memorial Dr, Suite 280, 
    Belleville, IL 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Koch is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Belleville, Illinois. Dr. Koch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Internal Medicine | Nephrology
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Internal Medicine | Nephrology
    1265 Graham Road, Suite 1, 
    Florissant, MO 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donovan Polack is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Florissant, Missouri. Dr. Polack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. 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, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Polack is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Nephrology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease

    Hshsmg-Msc St Elizabeth's

    3 Saint Elizabeth Blvd Ste 5000, 
    O Fallon, IL 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bassim Assioun is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in O Fallon, Illinois. Dr. Assioun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Nephrosclerosis.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Minimal Change Disease?

    Minimal change disease is a kidney disorder that can lead to nephrotic syndrome. Nephrotic syndrome is a group of symptoms that include protein in the urine, low blood protein levels in the blood, high cholesterol levels, high triglyceride levels, and swelling.

    When should I see a Minimal Change Disease doctor near Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Minimal Change Disease doctor near Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Minimal Change Disease doctors near Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Minimal Change Disease doctors near Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Minimal Change Disease doctor near Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Minimal Change Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Minimal Change Disease 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 Minimal Change Disease doctor near Saint Louis, MO?

    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 Minimal Change Disease 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 Minimal Change Disease 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 Minimal Change Disease doctors near Saint Louis, MO?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Minimal Change Disease 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 Minimal Change Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Minimal Change Disease 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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