The 20 Best Nephrotic Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Annapolis, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 142 doctor with experience in Nephrotic Syndrome near Annapolis, MD. Of these, 117 are Experienced, 23 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Nephrology
    Elite in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Nephrology

    Johns Hopkins Hospital

    600 N Wolfe St, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rulan Parekh is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Parekh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrotic Syndrome, Chronic Kidney Disease, Minimal Change Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Nephrology
    Advanced in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Nephrology

    Mid Atlantic Nephrology Associates

    5999 Harpers Farm Road, Suite W250, Suite W250, 
    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jia Liu is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Liu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Nephrology
    Advanced in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Nephrology

    Mid Atlantic Nephrology Associates

    5999 Harpers Farm Road, Suite W250, Suite W250, 
    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Burmese

    Tin Maung is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Maung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Acute Kidney Failure. Dr. Maung is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Advanced in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Advanced in Nephrotic Syndrome

    Washington Nephrology Associates

    5550 Friendship Boulevard, Suite 340, Suite 340, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jeremy A. Marcus is a nephrologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington Hospital Center and George Washington University Hospital, where he serves as an assistant professor of medicine for the George Washington University School of Medicine. He practices out of Washington Nephrology Associates in Washington, D.C. Dr. Marcus earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where he also served as chief resident and clinical instructor of medicine. Dr. Marcus completed a fellowship in nephrology at Tufts-New England Medical Center. Dr. Marcus is a member of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Marcus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Polycystic Kidney Disease. Dr. Marcus is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Nephrology

    Dept Of Transfusion Medicine/Nih Clinical Center

    10 Center Dr, 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Kopp is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Kopp is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Glomerulonephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome, Minimal Change Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Advanced in Nephrotic Syndrome

    MidAtlantic Nephrology Associates

    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu

    Anita Pasumarthy is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Pasumarthy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Pasumarthy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Pediatric Nephrology
    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Pediatric Nephrology

    Rubenstein Child Health Building

    200 North Wolfe Street, Rubenstein BLDG Lower Level, Rubenstein BLDG Lower Level, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Meredith Atkinson is an associate professor of pediatrics in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She provides care for children with kidney problems of any type, including patients on dialysis; patients with proteinuria, hematuria and chronic kidney disease; and kidney transplant. Dr. Atkinson's clinical research interests focus on chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease in children. Her specific interests include mechanisms and treatment of anemia in chronic kidney disease and racial disparities in patient outcomes. She is the recipient of numerous research grants and awards, including a K23 Patient Oriented Research award from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases/NIH, and young investigator grants from the National Kidney Foundation, the National Kidney Foundation of Maryland, the Thrasher Research Fund and Amgen Inc. She is currently the PI of the Renal Anhydramnios Fetal Therapy (RAFT) trial. She received her undergraduate degree in biology from Mount Holyoke College. She earned her M.D. from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She completed a residency in pediatrics at Johns Hopkins, followed by a fellowship in pediatric nephrology at Hopkins, completed in June 2007. During her fellowship training, Dr. Atkinson received a master’s degree in epidemiology from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Atkinson joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2007. Dr. Atkinson was elected to the Society for Pediatric Research in 2014. She is a member of several professional organizations including the American Society of Nephrology, and is the president of the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology for 2024-2026. Dr. Atkinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Potter Syndrome, Lupus Nephritis, Glomerulonephritis, Anemia, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Atkinson is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Nephrology

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. C. John Sperati is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His areas of clinical expertise include renal medicine. Dr. Sperati is Director of the Glomerular Diseases Fellowship Program since 2023 and formerly directed the Nephrology Fellowship Training Program from 2019 - 2025. He was the long-serving Firm Faculty Leader of the Barker Firm and has held leadership positions within the Osler Medical Residency training program. In addition, he co-directs the Johns Hopkins Osler Learning Initiative which brings the principles of medical residency training to executive education worldwide. He obtained his medical degree from The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and a Master in Health Science from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, followed by a year as an Assistant Chief of Service (chief resident). He subsequently pursued subspecialty training in nephrology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and joined the faculty in the Division of Nephrology. Dr. Sperati’s clinical interests are in thrombotic microangiopathy including atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS), complement-mediated kidney diseases including C3 glomerulopathy, glomerular disease such as glomerulonephritis (e.g., IgA nephropathy, MPGN) and nephrotic syndromes (e.g., FSGS, membranous, minimal change, amyloidosis, and others), and secondary and resistant hypertension (e.g., fibromuscular dysplasia, atherosclerotic renal arterial disease, hyperaldosteronism, and genetic hypertensive syndromes). He is the site principal investigator for clinical trials in glomerular disease, serves on editorial boards, and chairs the approval committee of the Longitudinal Knowledge Assessment for nephrology for the American Board of Internal Medicine. His clinical acumen and educational contributions have been recognized by induction into the Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence as well as the American Society of Nephrology Distinguished Educator Award in 2020. He has been recognized as a physician resource through the Atypical HUS Foundation, a NephCure glomerular disease specialist, an IgA Nephropathy Foundation specialist, and a Baltimore TopDoc. He is registered with the Florida Department of Health to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida. Dr. Sperati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome, D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), Glomerulonephritis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Sperati is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Nephrology

    Mid Atlantic Nephrology Associates

    5999 Harpers Farm Road, Suite West, Suite West, 
    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Ajay Kumar is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Kumar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1800 Orleans Street, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    Dr. Mohamad Hanouneh is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His areas of clinical expertise include renal medicine. Dr. Hanouneh grew up in Syria and completed his medical school in Tishreen University in Latakia, Syria. He completed Internal Medicine Residency training at Cleveland Clinic, and Nephrology Fellowship at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Hanouneh currently serves as a part-time faculty in the Division of Nephrology at Johns Hopkins. He also works in the Nephrology Center of Maryland covering Good Samaritan and Upper Chesapeake Hospitals. Dr. Hanouneh has a passion in medical education. He runs the nephrology board review course and participates in Genes to Society Course of Renal Physiology, which is given to the medical students at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His area of interests are electrolytes disorders, diabetic kidney disease and nephrolithiasis. Dr. Hanouneh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Potassium Level, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and High Potassium Level. Dr. Hanouneh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville

    10751 Falls Road, Falls Concourse STE 408/412, Falls Concourse STE 408/412, 
    Lutherville, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Derek M. Fine is an associate professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His areas of clinical expertise include glomerular kidney disease, particularly lupus nephritis and other immune-mediated kidney diseases, HIV-related kidney disease, scleroderma-related kidney disease, acute kidney injury, hyponatremia, kidney biopsy, and rhabdomyolysis. Dr. Fine earned his M.D. at Johns Hopkins. He completed his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in nephrology at Johns Hopkins. His research interests include HIV-related kidney diseases and lupus nephritis. He is a member of the Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence and was named 2018 Physician of the Year at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Fine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Glomerulonephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Fine is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome

    MidAtlantic Nephrology Associates PA

    5999 Harpers Farm Road, Suite W250, Suite W250, 
    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ping-hsin Chen is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Tubular Necrosis, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Chen is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome

    Washington Nephrology Associates

    Chevy Chase, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jagdeep Obhrai is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Obhrai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Obhrai is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome

    MidAtlantic Nephrology Associates PA

    Columbia, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Pieprzak is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Pieprzak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Acute Kidney Failure, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Pieprzak is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome

    UPMC Nephrology

    12502 Willowbrook Road, Suite 590, 
    Cumberland, MD 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Neeharik Mareedu, MD, specializes in nephrology and is board certified in nephrology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Western Maryland Nephrology. Dr. Mareedu completed his fellowship at Rush University Medical Center, residency at Marshfield Clinic, and medical education at DR NTR University of Health Services. Dr. Mareedu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Low Potassium Level. Dr. Mareedu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mareedu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 4, Floor 4, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel C. Brennan, M.D., joins the Johns Hopkins Division of Renal Medicine as professor of nephrology and medical director of the Comprehensive Transplant Center. Dr. Brennan’s areas of clinical expertise include transplant nephrology and renal disease. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Brennan was the Alan A. and Edith L. Wolff Professor of renal Diseases at Washington University and the Director of Transplant Nephrology at the Washington University School of Medicine. He received his undergraduate degree from Cornell College and earned his medical degree at the University of Iowa, where he completed a residency in internal medicine. He then completed research and clinical nephrology fellowships at Brigham & Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School. Dr. Brennan holds professional memberships at various organizations, including the American College of Physicians, the International Society of Nephrology, the American Society of Nephrology, The Transplantation Society, the American Society of Transplant Physicians and the American Society of Clinical Investigation. Dr. Brennan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant. Dr. Brennan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Pediatric Nephrology
    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Pediatric Nephrology

    Rubenstein Child Health Building

    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Alicia M. Neu is a professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise include pediatric chronic kidney disease and pediatric nephrology. Dr. Neu is currently Chief of the Division of Pediatric Nephrology. She has been medical director of Pediatric Kidney Transplantation since 2001. She received her undergraduate degree in engineering from Marquette University. She earned her M.D. from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. She completed her residency in pediatrics and performed a fellowship in pediatric nephrology at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Neu joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 1994. Dr. Neu's research interests include clinical outcomes in children with chronic kidney disease including those who require dialysis and kidney transplantation. She serves as President of the North American Pediatric Renal Trials and Collaborative Study (NAPRTCS). She leads the Standardizing Care to Improve Outcomes in Pediatric End Stage in Renal Disease (SCOPE) project, which is part of the Children’s Hospital Association’s Quality Transformation Network. Dr. Neu serves as co-Medical Editor for the American Board of Pediatrics’ Nephrology Subboard. She previously served on the Council for the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology, the International Society of Pediatric Nephrology, the executive committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Section on Pediatric Nephrology, and as chair of the American Society of Transplantation’s Pediatric Community of Practice Executive Committee. Dr. Neu is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Pediatric Society, the International Society of Nephrology and the American Society of Nephrology. Dr. Neu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. Her clinical expertise encompasses Potter Syndrome, Cystinosis, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Minimal Change Disease, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Neu is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome

    The Johns Hopkins Hospital

    1800 Orleans Street, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    Dr. Nada Alachkar is an associate professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise include incompatible kidney transplants, kidney transplants, nephrology and pancreas transplants. Dr. Alachkar earned her M.D. at Aleppo University Faculty of Medicine in Syria. She completed residencies at Aleppo University and Wright State University School of Medicine. She performed clinical fellowship in nephrology and transplant nephrology fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. Her research interests include recurrent glomerular diseases post kidney transplantation; in particular recurrent FSGS post transplant. Also, she is studying biomarkers in kidney transplants; outcome of living and deceased donor kidney transplant recipients with positive crossmatch; and responses to desensitization treatments and post-transplant outcome in highly sensitized patients. Dr. Alachkar is a member of the American Society of Nephrology and the American Society of Transplantation. Dr. Alachkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Kidney Transplant, and Splenectomy. Dr. Alachkar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Nephrology

    Kidney MD LLC

    405 Frederick Rd Ste 1, 
    Catonsville, MD 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ritu Vyas is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Vyas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Vyas is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Pediatric Nephrology
    Experienced in Nephrotic Syndrome
    Pediatric Nephrology

    Rubenstein Child Health Building

    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Dr. Cozumel S. Pruette is an associate professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She provides care for children with kidney problems of any type, from microscopic hematuria to kidney transplant recipients. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in biology from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Pruette earned a master's degree in neuroscience from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. She earned her medical degree with Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, and completed her internship and residency at Johns Hopkins University, where she was a chief resident. Dr. Pruette went on to complete a fellowship in pediatric nephrology at Johns Hopkins in 2012. As part of her fellowship training, she received a master's degree in clinical epidemiology from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Pruette’s research is focused on improving self-management, patient engagement, transition of care and medication adherence in patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. She leads the pediatric/young adult transition of care program for the Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Transplant Center. Dr. Pruette is the principal investigator in the development and implementation of a peer-mentoring program for adolescents with kidney transplant. She has established national patient and family advisory councils for the North American Pediatric Renal Trials and Collaborative Studies (NAPRTCS) and for the Chronic Kidney Disease in Children (CKiD) Study. She has been the recipient of numerous research grants, including the KL2 Clinical Research Scholars Award, as well as the Pearl M. Stetler Research Fund Award, multiple awards from the National Kidney Foundation of Maryland, and the NIH NIDDK. Dr. Pruette is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Pruette is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

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    What is the definition of Nephrotic Syndrome?

    Nephrotic syndrome is a group of symptoms and abnormal test results that include protein in the urine, low blood protein levels in the blood, high cholesterol levels, high triglyceride levels, increased blood clot risk, and bodily swelling.

    When should I see a Nephrotic Syndrome doctor near Annapolis, MD?

    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 Nephrotic Syndrome doctor near Annapolis, MD?

    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 Nephrotic Syndrome doctors near Annapolis, MD?

    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 Nephrotic Syndrome doctors near Annapolis, MD?

    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 Nephrotic Syndrome doctor near Annapolis, MD?

    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 Nephrotic Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Nephrotic Syndrome 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 Nephrotic Syndrome doctor near Annapolis, MD?

    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 Nephrotic Syndrome 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 Nephrotic Syndrome 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 Nephrotic Syndrome doctors near Annapolis, MD?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Nephrotic Syndrome 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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