The 20 Best Nephrectomy Doctors in California, US

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Nephrectomy

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 627 doctor with experience in Nephrectomy near California, US. Of these, 495 are Experienced, 100 are Advanced, 21 are Distinguished and 11 are Elite.

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    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Elite in Nephrectomy

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ithaar Derweesh is a Urologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Derweesh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Urothelial Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Elite in Nephrectomy

    USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center And Hospital

    1441 Eastlake Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Inderbir Gill is a Urologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Gill is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy.

    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Elite in Nephrectomy

    USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center And Hospital

    1441 Eastlake Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hooman Djaladat is a Urologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Djaladat is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy.

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    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Elite in Nephrectomy

    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Monish Aron is a Urologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Aron is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Ureterocele, Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy.

    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Elite in Nephrectomy

    Mihir Desai, MD

    1441 Eastlake Ave Ste 7416, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mihir Desai is a Urologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Desai is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Aquablation, and Cystectomy. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Elite in Nephrectomy

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alberto Breda is a Urologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Breda is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Elite in Nephrectomy

    Center For Women's Pelvic Health At UCLA

    200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 140, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Shuch is a Urologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shuch is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Ureterocele, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    4244 Riverwalk Pkwy Ste 200, 
    Riverside, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Benjamin Chung is a primary care provider, practicing in Gastroenterologist in Riverside, California. Dr. Chung is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Nephrectomy, and Prostatectomy.

    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Surgical Oncology
    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Surgical Oncology

    City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital

    1500 Duarte Rd, 
    Duarte, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Clayton Lau is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California. Dr. Lau is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy.

    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Elite in Nephrectomy

    Office

    9400 Campus Point Dr Fl 1, 
    La Jolla, CA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aditya Bagrodia is a Urologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Bagrodia is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Testicular Cancer, Teratoma of the Mediastinum, Urothelial Cancer, Orchiectomy, and Nephrectomy.

    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Elite in Nephrectomy

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaime Landman is a Urologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Landman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Ureterocele, Lithotripsy, and Nephrectomy.

    Distinguished in Nephrectomy
    Distinguished in Nephrectomy

    Prostate Cancer Center

    1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Maxwell Meng is a surgeon specializing in urologic cancers and laparoscopy. His interests in patient care include diagnosing and managing cancers of the genital and urinary organs, as well as minimally invasive treatments of both benign and malignant diseases. He is experienced in robotic surgery. Meng is active in research to develop new treatment technologies. Meng earned his medical degree at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He completed general surgery and urology training at UCSF, where he also completed fellowships in urologic oncology and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Meng is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Urothelial Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Meng is board certified in American Board Of Urology, Urology. Dr. Meng is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Nephrectomy
    Distinguished in Nephrectomy

    Urinary Stone Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Sixth Floor, Suite 610, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Marshall L. Stoller specializes in providing care for patients with urinary stone disease. His expertise includes minimally invasive techniques, such as endourology and laparoscopy. He helped spearhead a comprehensive program in the management of urinary stone disease, utilizing and testing a variety of lithotripters, a noninvasive device that pulverizes urinary stones. After completing his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, Stoller earned his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine. He then pursued residencies in general surgery and urology at UCSF before becoming an instructor and research fellow at the University of New South Wales and its affiliated hospitals in Sydney, Australia. He returned to UCSF as chief resident in urology and then joined the medical staff. Stoller has received many awards, including grand prize in the annual Jack Lapides Essay Contest on Urodynamic and Neurourology Research. He has received the Distinction in Teaching Award from the UCSF Academic Senate. For more information about his research, please visit Stoller's lab website at stollerlab.ucsf.edu . Dr. Stoller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Cystinuria, Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Stoller is board certified in American Board Of Urology, Urology. Dr. Stoller is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Nephrectomy
    Distinguished in Nephrectomy

    Office

    9400 Campus Point Dr Fl 1, 
    La Jolla, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Kane is a Urologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kane is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.

    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Advanced in Nephrectomy

    Sutter Capitol Pavilion

    2725 Capitol Avenue, Suite 400, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick Kilday is a Urologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Kilday is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urachal Cyst, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Obstructive Uropathy, Nephrectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Kilday is board certified in Urology - Board Eligible and Not ABMS Specialty. Dr. Kilday is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Advanced in Nephrectomy

    Redding Urologic Associates

    2626 Edith Ave, Ste C, 
    Redding, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    The secret of caring for the patient is caring for the patient. Dr. Fowler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Fowler is board certified in Urology. Dr. Fowler is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Advanced in Nephrectomy

    3 Medical Plaza Care Center

    3 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite 250, 
    Roseville, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Yee is a Urologist practicing medicine in Roseville, California. Dr. Yee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Yee is board certified in Urology - Board Certified , Not ABMS Specialty , and Not ABMS Specialty. Dr. Yee is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Advanced in Nephrectomy

    Urology Associates Of The Central Coast

    Santa Maria, CA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Our board certified urologists combine state-of-the-art technology with their medical and surgical expertise to provide each patient with the finest medical care possible. This professional component of your urology care is further enhanced by a highly trained and attentive medical and business staff. Urology Associates integrates these professional and technical components of medicine into an individualized and compassionate experience for each of our patients. Dr. Kieley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Familial Prostate Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Kieley is board certified in Urology. Dr. Kieley is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Advanced in Nephrectomy

    Main Clinic (Modesto)

    600 Coffee Road, 
    Modesto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Victor Arroyo is a Urologist practicing medicine in Modesto, California. Dr. Arroyo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Arroyo is board certified in Urology. Dr. Arroyo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Advanced in Nephrectomy

    Sutter Medical Plaza Elk Grove

    8170 Laguna Blvd., Suite 303, 
    Elk Grove, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Golden is a Urologist practicing medicine in Elk Grove, California. Dr. Golden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Familial Wilms Tumor 2, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Golden is board certified in Urology - Board Certified. Dr. Golden is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Nephrectomy?

    Kidney removal, or nephrectomy, is surgery to remove all or part of a kidney. It may involve:

    • Part of one kidney removed (partial nephrectomy).
    • All of one kidney removed (simple nephrectomy).
    • Removal of one entire kidney, surrounding fat, and the adrenal gland (radical nephrectomy). In these cases, neighboring lymph nodes are sometimes removed.

    When should I see a Nephrectomy doctor in California, US?

    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 Nephrectomy doctor in California, US?

    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 Nephrectomy doctors in California, US?

    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 Nephrectomy doctors in California, US?

    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 Nephrectomy doctor in California, US?

    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 Nephrectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Nephrectomy 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 Nephrectomy doctor in California, US?

    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 Nephrectomy 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 Nephrectomy 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 Nephrectomy doctors in California, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Nephrectomy 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 Nephrectomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Nephrectomy 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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