The 20 Best Nephrotic Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Oakland, CA
Find the Top Nephrotic Syndrome Experts and Specialists
The 20 Best Nephrotic Syndrome Doctors near Oakland, CA
MediFind found 55 doctor with experience in Nephrotic Syndrome near Oakland, CA. Of these, 48 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.
East Bay Nephrology Medical Group Inc.
Oliver Khakmahd is a Nephrologist in Berkeley, California. Dr. Khakmahd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are High Potassium Level, Chronic Kidney Disease, May Thurner Syndrome, and SVC Obstruction.
Kaiser Permanente Northern California
Alan Go is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oakland, California. Dr. Go is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Heart Failure, Stroke, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Cardiac Ablation.
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Guity Farahmand is a Nephrologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Farahmand has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), High Potassium Level, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Acute Kidney Failure.
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Sijie Zheng is a Nephrologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Zheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Minimal Change Disease, Hypophosphatemia, Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP), and Kidney Transplant.
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Aalia Akber is a Pediatric Nephrologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Akber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrotic Syndrome, Alport Syndrome, Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis, and Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS).
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Juan Ordonez is a Nephrologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Ordonez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Minimal Change Disease, Membranous Nephropathy, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
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Ya-kuan Chen is a Nephrologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.
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Ole Dierks is a Nephrologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Dierks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Necrosis.
Fetal Treatment Center
Erica Winnicki is a Pediatric Nephrologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Winnicki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Alport Syndrome, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Minimal Change Disease, Potter Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant.
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Christina Lo is a Pediatric Nephrologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Lo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. Her top area of expertise is Nephrotic Syndrome.
East Bay Nephrology Medical Group Inc.
Terina Miller is a Nephrologist in Berkeley, California. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Necrosis.
Fetal Treatment Center
Dr. Paul R. Brakeman is medical director of the UCSF Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program. He specializes in evaluating and treating pediatric dialysis patients and pediatric kidney transplant patients, as well as children with conditions including recurrent urinary tract infections, chronic kidney disease, nephrotic syndrome (marked by symptoms of kidney damage, such as too much protein in the urine) and obstructive nephropathy (a problem with urine flow that affects kidney function). Brakeman's research is focused on the engineering of renal epithelial cells (the cells that line nephrons, the kidney's functional units) for a bioartificial kidney and also on developing three-dimensional culture systems to study kidney toxicology and injury in the lab. Brakeman earned his medical degree and doctorate through a combined program at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. At UCSF, he completed a residency in pediatrics, serving as chief resident, followed by a fellowship in pediatric nephrology. Dr. Brakeman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Nephrotic Syndrome, Lupus Nephritis, Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.
Stanford Children's Health
Olivera Couloures is a Pediatric Nephrologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Couloures is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease, Potter Syndrome, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Williams Syndrome.
Dialysis Center
Dr. Lowell Lo is a nephrologist (kidney disease specialist) who cares for patients with electrolyte and acid-base disorders (imbalances in mineral or acidity levels in the blood). He serves as practice chief for UCSF's in-clinic kidney service and as medical director of the dialysis center on the Mount Zion campus. He is committed to making high-quality kidney care accessible for all patients. Lo is passionate about educating the next generation of nephrologists and strives to ensure that all doctors develop a strong foundation in kidney physiology to inform their care. He participated in the UCSF-Coro Faculty Leadership Collaborative and trained as a UCSF Learning Health System Coach to enhance the nephrology clinic's quality of care. Lo earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, where he also completed a residency in internal medicine. At UCSF, he completed a fellowship in nephrology, followed by advanced training in clinical research as well as medical education through the Teaching Scholars Program. A member of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), Lo was a finalist in the 2016 ASN Innovations in Kidney Education Contest. His dedication to medical education and quality improvement has been recognized through numerous honors, including the UCSF Innovations Funding in Education Award, Outstanding Electronic Consultation Award (recognizing his provision of high-quality guidance to other doctors on kidney issues), Henry J. Kaiser Award for Excellence in Teaching, recognition as a master clinician by the UCSF Department of Medicine, and UCSF Health Exceptional Physician Award. Dr. Lo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
Dialysis Center
Dr. Stephen Gluck is a nephrologist who cares for patients visiting the clinic as well as during hospitalization. He has expertise in a wide spectrum of kidney conditions, including inherited and genetic diseases as well as electrolyte disorders. He also treats patients in outpatient dialysis centers. In his research, Gluck investigates certain specifics of kidney function to further medical understanding of disease processes. Gluck earned his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed a residency in internal medicine at New York–Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, where he later completed a fellowship in nephrology. Dr. Gluck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Stones, Boils, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
Josephus Sanjorjo, MD
Josephus Sanjorjo is a Nephrologist in Daly City, California. Dr. Sanjorjo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Sanjorjo is currently accepting new patients.
Hector L. Santiesteban, MD Private Practice
Dr. Hector Santiesteban is a board-certified nephrologist who practices in the San Francisco Bay Area. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of high blood pressure, kidney disease, and electrolyte disorders. He has practiced nephrology for more than 30 years since graduating from the Emory University School of Medicine in 1984. Dr. Santiesteban combines his years of experience and exemplary education with compassion and curiosity to provide the highest quality care for his patients. Dr. Santiesteban is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.
Warren Chang is a Nephrologist in Daly City, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Renovascular Hypertension, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.
Alameda County
Evan Seevak is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Oakland, California. Dr. Seevak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.
John Muir Physician Network
Juana Gonzalez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orinda, California. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome Type 1 (TRPS1), VACTERL Association, Acro-Pectoro-Renal Field Defect, and Sirenomelia.
Last Updated: 02/22/2026






