The 20 Best Minimal Change Disease Doctors Near Me in Portland, OR

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The 20 Best Minimal Change Disease Doctors near Portland, OR

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Minimal Change Disease near Portland, OR. Of these, 25 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Tricia N. Jesperson
    Advanced in Minimal Change Disease
    Advanced in Minimal Change Disease
    4224 Northeast Halsey Street, Suite 300, 
    Portland, OR 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tricia Jesperson is a Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Jesperson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease, and Hypophosphatasia (HPP). Dr. Jesperson is currently accepting new patients.

    Clayton M. Smiley
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    1130 Northwest 22nd Avenue, Suite 640, 
    Portland, OR 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Clayton Smiley is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Smiley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Smiley is currently accepting new patients.

    Leslie Steed
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology

    Northwest Renal Clinic Inc.

    1130 NW 22nd Ave Ste 640, 
    Portland, OR 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie Steed is a Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Steed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

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    Claire T. Kassakian
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    4224 Northeast Halsey Street, Suite 300, 
    Portland, OR 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Claire Kassakian is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Kassakian has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Kassakian is currently accepting new patients.

    Todd R. Hilbelink
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    4224 Northeast Halsey Street, Suite 300, 
    Portland, OR 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Hilbelink is a Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Hilbelink is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypophosphatemia, and Juvenile Paget's Disease. Dr. Hilbelink is currently accepting new patients.

    Chun K. Chong
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    4224 Northeast Halsey Street, Suite 300, 
    Portland, OR 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chun Chong is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Chong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Chong is currently accepting new patients.

    Mitchell A. Hawkey
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    9701 Southwest Barnes Road, Suite 110, 
    Portland, OR 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mitchell Hawkey is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Hawkey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease, and Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease. Dr. Hawkey is currently accepting new patients.

    Nicole M. Kemper
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    9155 Southwest Barnes Road, Suite 402, 
    Portland, OR 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Kemper is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Kemper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Diabetic Nephropathy. Dr. Kemper is currently accepting new patients.

    Thomas Kennefick
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease

    Northwest Renal Clinic Inc.

    9701 SW Barnes Rd Ste 110, 
    Portland, OR 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Kennefick is a Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Kennefick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Acute Kidney Failure.

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

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Radko Komers is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Komers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. His top areas of expertise are Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Glomerulonephritis, IgA Nephropathy, and Alport Syndrome.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rupali Avasare is a Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Avasare has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Glomerulonephritis, Membranous Nephropathy, Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis, Lupus Nephritis, and Kidney Transplant.

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

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandra Iragorri is a Pediatric Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Iragorri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. Her top areas of expertise are High Blood Pressure in Infants, Premature Infant, Cystinosis, Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus, and Kidney Transplant.

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

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelsey Richardson is a Pediatric Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Alport Syndrome, Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease, Minimal Change Disease, Obesity in Children, and Kidney Transplant.

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

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Murphy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Candice Sheldon is a Pediatrics provider in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Sheldon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Potter Syndrome, Cystinosis, Minimal Change Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

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

    OHSU Hospital

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Rozansky is a Pediatric Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Rozansky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. His top areas of expertise are High Blood Pressure in Infants, Premature Infant, Fanconi Syndrome, Fanconi Bickel Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant.

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

    Legacy Randall Children's Hosp Ped Nephro Rheum

    501 N Graham St Ste 355, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharon Su is a Pediatric Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Su is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Potter Syndrome, Glomerulonephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Lowe Syndrome.

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

    Randall Children's Nephrology

    501 N Graham St Ste 355 Office, 
    Portland, OR 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joyce Lee is a Pediatric Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome, Nephrotic Syndrome, Feingold Syndrome, and Horseshoe Kidney.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    1130 Northwest 22nd Avenue, Suite 640, 
    Portland, OR 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Nguyen is a Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Nguyen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease

    Northwest Renal Clinic Inc.

    9155 SW Barnes Rd Ste 402, 
    Portland, OR 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meenakshi Narasimhamurthy is a Nephrologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Narasimhamurthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Portland, OR?

    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 Portland, OR?

    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 Portland, OR?

    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 Portland, OR?

    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 Portland, OR?

    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 Portland, OR?

    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 Portland, OR?

    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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