I am a pediatric nephrologist and work with children with kidney disease. Some of the conditions that we see include congenital malformations of the kidney and the bladder, nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis (inflammation of the kidney filters), and children who are on dialysis or who received kidney transplantation because of kidney failure. I listen carefully to parents when they bring their children to the clinic because they know their children better than any other person, and they are the best advocates for their child. I collaborate a lot with the other doctors in the clinic. Rest assured, when you visit our clinic and I am not around, the doctor who is seeing you knows everything about your child. This is a group practice with a very caring multidisciplinary team. Dr. Gbadegesin is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Nephrotic Syndrome, Minimal Change Disease, Glomerulonephritis, and Kidney Transplant.

John Foreman is a Pediatric Nephrologist and a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Foreman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Nephrotic Syndrome, Aminoaciduria, Fanconi Syndrome, Fanconi Bickel Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Foreman is currently accepting new patients.

Keisha Gibson is a Pediatric Nephrologist and a Nephrologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Gibson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrotic Syndrome, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Minimal Change Disease, Glomerulonephritis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Gibson is currently accepting new patients.

I attended medical school in India, where, as a resident, I was first drawn to pediatrics because of the resilience I witnessed in sick children and the amazing way they bounced back after serious illness. I furthered my medical training in Britain, Canada and here in the United States. I have been a pediatric kidney specialist since 1995, and I have been at Duke since 2009. As a pediatric nephrologist, I care for children with high blood pressure, acute kidney damage, chronic kidney failure, genetic kidney disease and inflammation of the kidneys, as well as for children who need kidney transplants. The advances made in pediatric nephrology over the past 30 years have made it possible for infants and children who suffer from kidney disease to live long, healthy lives, where before there was very little hope. It is extremely rewarding to participate in these advances and to care for these patients and their families. Dr. Nagaraj is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Nephrotic Syndrome, Hyaline Fibromatosis Syndrome, Chronic Kidney Disease, Posterior Urethral Valves, and Kidney Transplant.

I became a physician to improve the health and well-being of children. I was drawn to the field of pediatric kidney transplantation as it combined my love for immunology and central goal of enhancing patient outcomes. My ultimate goal is to provide individually tailored immune therapy and monitoring to enhance the lives of transplanted children. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrotic Syndrome, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome, Glomerulonephritis, and Kidney Transplant.

Samuel Theodore is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Theodore has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

Charles Ian Cooperberg is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ian Cooperberg has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Nephrosclerosis.

Delbert Wigfall is a Pediatric Nephrologist and a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Wigfall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Nephrotic Syndrome, Minimal Change Disease, Infantile Neutropenia, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Wigfall is currently accepting new patients.

Kidney disease can affect anyone, anywhere and at any point in their life. It can be an acute episode or develop into a chronic disease. I enjoy being a Nephrologist because it gives me the opportunity to learn about, educate and empower the patients whose lives are intersected by kidney disease. I take pride in being approachable and accessible to my patients. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and kids and exploring all that North Carolina has to offer. Dr. Duronville 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 Feingold Syndrome.

I enjoy practicing nephrology and taking care of patients with kidney disorders. My clinical interests include management of uncontrolled high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, acute kidney failure, and fluid and electrolyte disorders. I also have particular interest in the evaluation and management of kidney diseases affecting cancer patients (onco-nephrology). Dr. Ortiz 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, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Kidney Transplant.

I take care of people with complicated hypertension (high blood pressure), chronic kidney diseases, and dialysis treatments. My niche is taking care of pregnant women with kidney diseases and hypertension, as well as complicated hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and dialysis in the hospital setting. I also take care of long-term follow-ups for patients who have had a kidney transplant. When I meet with a patient, I inform them about what the options are and help them make a decision. The kidney center here at Duke is nationally well-known, and we see patients from all over, including international patients. I always want my patients to know I am available for them, either through MyChart or if they call the office and ask a question; they'll usually get an answer within 24 hours. Dr. Kovalik 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, Renovascular Hypertension, and Nephrosclerosis.

David Butterly is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Butterly has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and 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, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, and Polycystic Kidney Disease.

I enjoy taking care of patients with a wide variety of kidney disorders. My clinical interests include glomerulonephritis, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, cancer-related kidney disease, and electrolyte disorders. I enjoy working as a team and serve as the clinic director of the nephrology fellows clinic. My goal is to ensure each patient is offered evidence-based treatments and is well informed and educated about kidney health. Dr. Sparks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Minimal Change Disease, Nephrosclerosis, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), and Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy.

I came to Duke for medical school in 1981, remained here for all of my training, and joined the faculty in 1991. I enjoy participating in the care of patients in all phases of kidney disease. I have a special interest in kidney transplantation, and I particularly value the opportunity to see the same patient over time. Dr. Smith 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 Kidney Transplant.

Anna Williams is a Pediatric Nephrologist and a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Williams has been practicing medicine for over 8 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrotic Syndrome and Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis.

I am a pediatric nephrologist who has expertise in chronic kidney disease, dialysis and transplantation. My focus is improving clinical outcomes and quality of life in children with chronic kidney conditions with a particular interest in caring for newborns and infants with kidney disease. Dr. Chua is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrotic Syndrome, Bartter Syndrome, High Blood Pressure in Infants, and Kidney Transplant.

As a kidney specialist, I see individuals with various degrees of kidney disease, from early-stage chronic kidney disease to patients on dialysis. The kidney is a stoic organ; it suffers in silence. Because the majority of kidney diseases are not painful, many people with kidney disease are not aware of their condition. Early detection of kidney disease could facilitate preventative care. Therefore, I am passionate about raising awareness about kidney disease as well as introducing remedies that could slow the progression of kidney disease to dialysis. When I am not seeing patients or doing research, I enjoy spending time with my family and biking. Dr. Olabisi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Glomerulonephritis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Nephrotic Syndrome.

Amarnath Ahobala is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ahobala has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

Romin Bonakdar is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Bonakdar has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Advanced 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 Renovascular Hypertension.

Tomasz Ryszard is a Nephrologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ryszard has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and 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 Nephrosclerosis.