The 20 Best Polycystic Kidney Disease Doctors Near Me in Brighton, MI

Find the Top Polycystic Kidney Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 8 doctor with experience in Polycystic Kidney Disease near Brighton, MI. Of these, 4 are Experienced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Advanced.

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    Distinguished in Polycystic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Polycystic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine

    Brighton Center For Specialty Care

    7500 Challis Rd, Entrance 1, Level 2, 
    Brighton, MI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Heung graduated from the Boston University School of Medicine. After finishing his Internal Medicine training at the University of Cincinnati Hospitals, he completed Fellowship training in Nephrology at the University of Michigan Health System. He has been a member of the University of Michigan faculty since 2005, and currently serves as Associate Division Chief for Clinical Affairs in the Division of Nephrology. His primary clinical and research interests are in the areas of acute kidney injury and critical care nephrology. Dr. Heung is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, Alport Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Heung is board certified in Nephrology.

    Distinguished in Polycystic Kidney Disease
    Distinguished in Polycystic Kidney Disease

    Brighton Center For Specialty Care

    7500 Challis Rd, Entrance 1, Level 2, 
    Brighton, MI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ambani is a native mid-Michigander, having grown up in Jackson, MI. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Harvard University, he obtained his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He subsequently completed his Urology residency at the University of Michigan, and then stayed on to complete a fellowship in Laparoscopy, Robotics, and Stone Surgery. He subsequently joined the Endourology division of the University of Michigan Health System Department of Urology. His clinical interests include minimally-invasive surgery of the kidney and ureter, including ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction, ureteral scarring/injury, complex ureteral reconstruction using small incisions, and kidney stone surgery. He performs a high volume of surgery to repair UPJ obstruction and complex ureteral strictures from scarring due to surgical history or stone disease. Dr. Ambani understands that patients with ureteral disease have faced multiple unexpected issues, and approached this challenging clinical with compassion and understanding. Based on his clinical experience, he is a nationally recognized expert in this field and has multiple publications investigating the optimal approach to surgical repair of ureteral disease. He serves as the head of the University of Michigan Ureteral Reconstruction Working Group, which aims to improve the care of patients who require ureteral reconstruction surgery through clinical collaboration and research. Based on this work, he has a shared appointment in the division of Neurourology and Pelvic Reconstruction within the Department of Urology.He also serves as the Associate Residency Program Director for the Department of Urology. He also serves as the Surgical Director of the University Hospital Operating Rooms. Dr. Ambani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Intussusception in Children, Obstructive Uropathy, Nephrectomy, and Ureteral Reconstruction. Dr. Ambani is board certified in Urology.

    Distinguished in Polycystic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Polycystic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine

    Brighton Center For Specialty Care

    7500 Challis Rd, Entrance 1, Level 2, 
    Brighton, MI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Harder is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Brighton, Michigan. Dr. Harder is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Kidney Disease. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

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    Experienced in Polycystic Kidney Disease
    Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Polycystic Kidney Disease
    Pediatric Surgery | General Surgery

    Brighton Center For Specialty Care

    7500 Challis Rd, Entrance 1 Level 2, 
    Brighton, MI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Born in South India (Andhra), but growing up in Flushing, Queens in New York, Dr. Gadepalli has found a home in Ann Arbor. He completed his undergraduate education at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY and medical school at Albany Medical College in Albany, NY. His general surgical residency was at Morristown Memorial Hospital in Morristown, NJ. While in training, he obtained an MBA through the University of Phoenix Online program concentrating on Health Care Management. His educational accolades included Resident Teacher of the Year awards twice during residency, culminating in being a Finalist for the Resident Award for Exemplary Teaching, in 2007, given by the American College of Surgeons. He completed a Masters in Health and Health Care Research at the Institute for Health Policy and Innovation, in the North Campus Research Center.At University of Michigan, Dr. Gadepalli completed fellowships in both Surgical Critical Care and Pediatric Surgery and is board certified in General Surgery, Critical Care and Pediatric Surgery. He is the Daniel H. Teitelbaum, MD Collegiate Professor in the Department of Surgery. His clinical practice encompasses all aspects of pediatric surgery, including minimally invasive surgery, non-cardiac thoracic surgery, neonatal surgery, hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, surgical oncology, abdominal, colorectal and genitourinary abnormalities, trauma and critical care. His unique background allows expertise in the critical care needs of the surgical neonatal and pediatric populations, including the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in children.On a personal note, he has 4 children, from elementary to high school, who keep him well grounded and up-to-date on all the newest trends. As a 90s kid, he enjoys hip hop music and dancing with his daughters and his son, who is working on becoming an Eagle Scout. He loves to play pick-up basketball and watch movies, such as StarWars, Harry Potter and the Avengers series. Dr. Gadepalli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Omphalocele, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Donnai-Barrow Syndrome, Appendectomy, and Ileostomy.

    Advanced in Polycystic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Polycystic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine

    Brighton Center For Specialty Care

    7500 Challis Rd, Entrance 1, Level 2, 
    Brighton, MI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Margolis grew up in Canada and attended Medical School at University of Manitoba in Winnipeg. He trained in Internal Medicine at University of Texas, San Antonio and then completed Nephrology Training at The University of Toronto. He did research training and was a faculty member at New York University before coming to Michigan In 1995. Dr. Margolis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Polycystic Kidney Disease, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Minimal Change Disease. Dr. Margolis is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

    Experienced in Polycystic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polycystic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine

    Brighton Center For Specialty Care

    7500 Challis Rd, Entrance 1, Level 2, 
    Brighton, MI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Schaub is a faculty member within the Division of Nephrology at the University of Michigan. She obtained a Bachelor's degree in Biometry and Statistics from Cornell University. After graduating from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, she completed her Internal Medicine residency at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Schaub then pursued a combined clinical and research fellowship in Nephrology at Yale University. Her research focuses on using computational and systems biology approaches to better understand Chronic Kidney Disease and Acute Kidney Injury. Dr. Schaub enjoys practicing all areas of general nephrology and is proficient in Spanish. Dr. Schaub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Kidney Disease. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Nephropathy, Glomerulonephritis, Minimal Change Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Polycystic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Polycystic Kidney Disease
    Nephrology

    Office

    26850 Providence Pkwy Ste 325, 
    Novi, MI 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ali Ashtari is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Novi, Michigan. Dr. Ashtari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Kidney Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, May Thurner Syndrome, and SVC Obstruction.

    Experienced in Polycystic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Polycystic Kidney Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Partners In Internal Medicine PLLC

    2200 Green Rd Ste B, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sara Hashemian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Hashemian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polycystic Kidney Disease. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Richter Syndrome, and Hypothyroidism.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Polycystic Kidney Disease?

    Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a kidney condition passed down through families. In this disease, many cysts form in the kidneys, causing them to become enlarged.

    When should I see a Polycystic Kidney Disease doctor near Brighton, MI?

    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 Polycystic Kidney Disease doctor near Brighton, MI?

    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 Polycystic Kidney Disease doctors near Brighton, MI?

    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 Polycystic Kidney Disease doctors near Brighton, MI?

    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 Polycystic Kidney Disease doctor near Brighton, MI?

    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 Polycystic Kidney Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Polycystic Kidney 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 Polycystic Kidney Disease doctor near Brighton, MI?

    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 Polycystic Kidney 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 Polycystic Kidney 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 Polycystic Kidney Disease doctors near Brighton, MI?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Polycystic Kidney 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 Polycystic Kidney Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Polycystic Kidney 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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