The 20 Best Nephrectomy Doctors near Nashville, TN

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Nephrectomy

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 52 doctor with experience in Nephrectomy near Nashville, TN. Of these, 41 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Hematology
    Elite in Nephrectomy
    Hematology

    Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

    2220 Pierce Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Rini is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Rini is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Nephrectomy, and Prostatectomy.

    Distinguished in Nephrectomy
    Distinguished in Nephrectomy

    Office

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 3823, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sam Chang is a Urologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Chang 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, Urothelial Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy.

    Distinguished in Nephrectomy
    Distinguished in Nephrectomy

    Office

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 3823, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelvin Moses is a Urologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Moses is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Penile Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

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    Distinguished in Nephrectomy
    Distinguished in Nephrectomy

    Urology Associates PC

    2801 Charlotte Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gautam Jayram is a Urologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Jayram is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Distinguished in Nephrectomy
    Distinguished in Nephrectomy

    Office

    2303 Crestmoor Rd, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Barocas is a Urologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Barocas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Prostatectomy.

    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Advanced in Nephrectomy

    Office

    1215 21st Ave S Fl 3, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Luckenbaugh is a Urologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Luckenbaugh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Vanderbilt University

    3601 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Igor Puzanov is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Puzanov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Tissue Biopsy, and Nephrectomy.

    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Advanced in Nephrectomy

    Office

    1302 Medical Center Dr, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Resnick is a Urologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Resnick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Prostatectomy.

    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Advanced in Nephrectomy

    Office

    1215 21st Ave S Ste 3300, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Joyce is a Urologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Joyce is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy.

    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Advanced in Nephrectomy

    Vanderbilt Hepatology And Liver And Kidney Transplant Center

    1500 21st Ave S Ste 3400, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachel Forbes is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Forbes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Internal Medicine

    Vanderbilt Heart One Hundred Oaks

    719 Thompson Ln Ste 22100, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Macrae Linton is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Linton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Atherosclerosis, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Office

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 3826, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Penson is a Urologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Penson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Cystectomy.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Vanderbilt Nephrology

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 2501, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Langone is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Langone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Vanderbilt University Transplant Center

    1161 21st Ave S # T4224, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kirk Keegan is a Urologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Keegan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Cystectomy, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Office

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 3823, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Smith is a Urologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureteral Reconstruction, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Office

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 1710, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Chan is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Hematology | Oncology

    Vanderbilt Children's Hematology-Oncology

    2200 Childrens Way # 6, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Benedetti is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Benedetti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatoblastoma, Neuroblastoma, Simpson-Golabi-Behmel Syndrome, Nephrectomy, and Hepatectomy.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Tennessee Oncology

    250 25th Ave N Ste 100, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Greco is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Greco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Breast Cancer, Endoscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Greco is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Female Urology Of Nashville

    310 25th Ave N Ste 202, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Tara Allen is a Urologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Metropolitan Hospital Authority

    1919 Charlotte Ave, 
    Nashville, TN 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Altenbern is a Urologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Altenbern is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Bladder Outlet Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Altenbern 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 near Nashville, TN?

    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 near Nashville, TN?

    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 near Nashville, TN?

    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 near Nashville, TN?

    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 near Nashville, TN?

    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 near Nashville, TN?

    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 near Nashville, TN?

    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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