The 20 Best Minimal Change Disease Doctors Near Me in durham, NC

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Minimal Change Disease near durham, NC. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
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    Duke Nephrology Clinic - Clinic 1J

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    919-660-6860
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Butterly is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Butterly 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, and Polycystic Kidney Disease. Dr. Butterly is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Nephrology and American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine . Dr. Butterly is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Referral may be required

    Duke Nephrology Clinic - Clinic 1J

    40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    919-660-6860
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Sparks is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Sparks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Minimal Change Disease, Nephrosclerosis, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), and Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy. Dr. Sparks is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Nephrology. Dr. Sparks is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Minimal Change Disease
    Advanced in Minimal Change Disease
    Referral may be required

    Duke Regional Hospital

    3643 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.9 miles away)
    919-470-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Amarnath Ahobala-Kathresal is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ahobala-Kathresal 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Ahobala-Kathresal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Nephrology. Dr. Ahobala-Kathresal is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
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    Duke University Medical Cent Box 103015, 
    Durham, NC 
     (0.1 miles away)
    919-286-6947
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Steven Crowley is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Crowley 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 Interstitial Nephritis, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Glomerulonephritis. Dr. Crowley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease

    Dr. Delbert R. Wigfall
    Pediatric Nephrology
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease

    Dr. Delbert R. Wigfall
    Pediatric Nephrology
    Referral may be required

    Private Diagnostic Clinic PLLC

    2100 Erwin Rd, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    919-620-4467
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Delbert Wigfall is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Wigfall 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 Nephrotic Syndrome, Minimal Change Disease, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Wigfall is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Referral may be required

    Duke Regional Hospital

    3643 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.9 miles away)
    919-470-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Tomasz Ryszard-Gawecki is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ryszard-Gawecki 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Ryszard-Gawecki is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Nephrology. Dr. Ryszard-Gawecki is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Referral may be required

    Duke Regional Hospital

    3643 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.9 miles away)
    919-470-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Romin Bonakdar is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Bonakdar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Bonakdar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Nephrology and American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine . Dr. Bonakdar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Referral may be required

    Duke Regional Hospital

    3643 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
     (2.9 miles away)
    919-470-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
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    Accepting New Patients

    Samuel Theodore-Shaikewitz is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Theodore-Shaikewitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Theodore-Shaikewitz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Nephrology and American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine . Dr. Theodore-Shaikewitz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Minimal Change Disease
    Advanced in Minimal Change Disease
    Referral may be required

    UNC Hospitals Outpatient Center At Eastowne

    100 Eastowne Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (6.8 miles away)
    984-974-5706
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vimal Derebail is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Derebail is rated as an Advanced 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 Glomerulonephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome, Membranous Nephropathy, Lupus Nephritis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Derebail is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Minimal Change Disease
    Distinguished in Minimal Change Disease
    Referral may be required

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (10.6 miles away)
    919-966-4131
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Ronald Falk is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Falk is rated as a Distinguished 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, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Membranous Nephropathy, Minimal Change Disease, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Falk is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease

    Dr. William A. Primack
    Pediatric Nephrology
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease

    Dr. William A. Primack
    Pediatric Nephrology
    Referral may be required

    University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

    143 W Franklin St, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (10.6 miles away)
    919-966-8596
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Primack is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Primack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Minimal Change Disease, High Blood Pressure in Infants, and Nephrotic Syndrome.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease

    Dr. Amy K. Mottl
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease

    Dr. Amy K. Mottl
    Nephrology
    Referral may be required

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (10.6 miles away)
    919-966-2561
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Mottl is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Mottl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glomerulonephritis, Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome. Dr. Mottl is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Referral may be required

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (10.6 miles away)
    984-974-1000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Evan Zeitler is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Zeitler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Minimal Change Disease, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Wilson Disease. Dr. Zeitler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Referral may be required

    UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab

    101 Manning Dr, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (10.6 miles away)
    984-974-5706
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Abhijit Kshirsagar is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Kshirsagar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Membranous Nephropathy, Acute Kidney Failure, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Kshirsagar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Referral may be required

    Peter B. Bressler MD PA

    5915 Farrington Rd Ste 106, 
    Chapel Hill, NC 
     (12.2 miles away)
    984-999-0902
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Pendergraft-Iii is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Pendergraft-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Glomerulonephritis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease

    Dr. Haiyan Xiao
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease

    Dr. Haiyan Xiao
    Family Medicine
    111 Swan Quarter Dr, 
    Cary, NC 
     (13.0 miles away)
    706-513-6470
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Haiyan Xiao is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Xiao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Chlamydia, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 durham, NC?

    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 durham, NC?

    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 Minimal Change Disease doctor near durham, NC?

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    How does MediFind rank Minimal Change Disease doctors near durham, NC?

    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 durham, NC?

    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 durham, NC?

    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 durham, NC?

    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 durham, NC?

    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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