The 20 Best Minimal Change Disease Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

Find the Top Minimal Change Disease Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 50 doctor with experience in Minimal Change Disease near Chicago, IL. Of these, 38 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    675 N St Clair St Ste 14-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    11+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yonatan Peleg is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 11 years. Dr. Peleg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glomerulonephritis, Membranous Nephropathy, Nephrotic Syndrome, Acute Kidney Failure, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Peleg is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified).

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    710 N Fairbanks Ct Ste 4-500, Olson Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    9+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Vissing is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 9 years. Dr. Vissing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Minimal Change Disease, Nephrotic Syndrome, Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), and D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome. Dr. Vissing is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified).

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2025, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Paparello is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Paparello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Lupus Nephritis. Dr. Paparello is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified).

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    Distinguished in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology
    Distinguished in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology

    Rush University Medical Center

    1725 W Harrison St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sumant Chugh is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Chugh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Minimal Change Disease, Nephrotic Syndrome, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease

    Advocate Medical Group Nephrology

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 112, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darshika Chhabra is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Chhabra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Chhabra is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2025, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Tuazon is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 27 years. Dr. Tuazon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, and Polycystic Kidney Disease. Dr. Tuazon is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified).

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Pediatric Nephrology
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Pediatric Nephrology

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Priya Verghese is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Verghese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrotic Syndrome, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

    Advanced in Minimal Change Disease
    Advanced in Minimal Change Disease

    Galter

    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 18-250, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shikha Wadhwani is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Wadhwani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glomerulonephritis, Minimal Change Disease, Interstitial Nephritis, and IgA Nephropathy.

    Advanced in Minimal Change Disease
    Advanced in Minimal Change Disease

    Sanderling Dialysis Of Chicago

    1426 W Washington Blvd, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Whittier is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Whittier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Glomerulonephritis, Lupus Nephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Minimal Change Disease
    Advanced in Minimal Change Disease

    Sanderling Dialysis Of Chicago

    1426 W Washington Blvd, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Korbet is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Korbet is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Glomerulonephritis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Lupus Nephritis.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease

    Associates In Nephrology, SC

    2608 W. Addison St., 
    Chicago, IL 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Leischner is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Leischner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Leischner is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology | Pediatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology | Pediatrics | Internal Medicine

    Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois, Ltd.

    2740 W. Foster Ave., Suite 405, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Ludwig is a Pediatrics specialist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ludwig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Necrosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Ludwig is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Nephrology | Internal Medicine

    Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois, Ltd.

    2740 W. Foster Ave., Suite 405, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashwin Shetty is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shetty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Shetty is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease

    Associates In Nephrology, SC

    4800 N Kilpatrick Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Madhav Rao is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change 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, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Rao is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Pediatric Nephrology
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Pediatric Nephrology

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vidhi Dalal is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Dalal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrotic Syndrome, Feingold Syndrome, Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome, and Glomerulonephritis.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Pediatric Nephrology
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Pediatric Nephrology

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stella Kilduff is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kilduff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Frasier Syndrome, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Renal Tubular Acidosis, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Pediatric Nephrology
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Pediatric Nephrology

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jill Krissberg is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Krissberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrotic Syndrome, Feingold Syndrome, Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome, Meckel Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease

    Arkes

    676 N Saint Clair St Fl 19, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lorenzo Gallon is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gallon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney Transplant, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Internal Medicine

    McGaw Medical Center

    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 18-200, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Mcgee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mcgee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Minimal Change Disease.

    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
    Experienced in Minimal Change Disease

    Galter

    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 18-250, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shubhada Ahya is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ahya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Glomerulonephritis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and IgA Nephropathy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Minimal Change Disease?

    Minimal change disease is a kidney disorder that can lead to nephrotic syndrome. Nephrotic syndrome is a group of symptoms that include protein in the urine, low blood protein levels in the blood, high cholesterol levels, high triglyceride levels, and swelling.

    When should I see a Minimal Change Disease doctor near Chicago, IL?

    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 Minimal Change Disease doctor near Chicago, IL?

    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 Minimal Change Disease doctors near Chicago, IL?

    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 Minimal Change Disease doctors near Chicago, IL?

    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 Minimal Change Disease doctor near Chicago, IL?

    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 Minimal Change Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Minimal Change 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 Minimal Change Disease doctor near Chicago, IL?

    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 Minimal Change 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 Minimal Change 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 Minimal Change Disease doctors near Chicago, IL?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Minimal Change 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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