
Overview
Uzoamaka (Amaka) Achufusi, MD, is a UW Health nephrologist and an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Achufusi cares for patients with a range of kidney problems, abnormalities, injuries and diseases, including those undergoing dialysis. She specializes in treating patients who have kidney damage due to cancer treatments.While providing expert care is her number one priority, Dr. Achufusi strives to educate her patients about their condition so they are well-informed and can make the best decisions about their health care. Her care philosophy is to involve her patients throughout the entire process and guide them through the risks and benefits of each care option. She listens carefully and asks questions to understand what her patients need and how best to help them.In her free time, Dr. Achufusi enjoys cooking, baking and watching movies.My hope for each patient is that they can go through the course of their kidney disease with the best possible outcome.
Dr. Achufusi is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
Dr. Achufusi is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.
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Locations
3034 Fish Hatchery Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53713
3034 Fish Hatchery Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53713
4621 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Achufusi has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
University Hospital
Arjang Djamali is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Djamali is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.
Eastpark Medical Center Kidney Clinic
Tripti Singh, MD, is a nephrologist at UW Health and an associate professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Division of Nephrology.Dr. Singh cares for patients with various types of kidney disease, such as glomerulonephritis (inflammation in the filtering portion of the kidneys) and lupus nephritis (kidney disease caused by lupus). She also treats patients with chronic kidney conditions and patients on dialysis.Dr. Singh works with patients in all stages of disease development, from diagnosis through end-stage. For patients with treatable kidney conditions, she helps them manage their condition to prevent the progression of chronic kidney disease and delay the use of dialysis as long as possible.By listening to her patients, Dr. Singh learns exactly what they need and how to create a treatment plan that best suits their goals. In all cases, she strives to help her patients navigate their chronic condition and still get the most out of life.In her free time, Dr. Singh enjoys hiking and spending time in nature with her family.My hope is that I can help my patients live their best lives while also navigating a chronic disease. Dr. Singh is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glomerulonephritis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Lupus Nephritis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Singh is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.
Kidney Clinic Nephrology Clinic
Gauri Bhutani, MD, is a UW Health nephrologist (kidney specialist). She’s also a clinical associate professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Bhutani diagnoses and treats people living with kidney diseases and disorders, with a focus on preventing the need for dialysis or more complex treatments.Dr. Bhutani cares for patients in outpatient clinics and the hospital. She evaluates and treats conditions including high blood pressure, immune disorders and kidney injuries. She also treats inherited conditions such as polycystic kidney disease, or PKD (abnormal growths on kidneys), and kidney failure requiring dialysis or transplant surgery.Through educating patients and managing kidney function and health, Dr. Bhutani helps patients maintain their kidney health to avoid needing dialysis. For patients who require dialysis or more complex kidney care, she helps to ensure they're in their best health through every stage of treatment.In addition to clinical care, Dr. Bhutani researches both PKD and abnormal blood proteins. Her goal is to improve kidney health and care for patients with these and other conditions.My approach to care is very patient-centered. The patients and their individual needs always come first. Dr. Bhutani is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polycystic Kidney Disease, Glomerulonephritis, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Bhutani is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Uzoamaka (. Achufusi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Uzoamaka (. Achufusi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Uzoamaka (. Achufusi by calling their office at 608-270-5656. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Uzoamaka (. Achufusi a top-rated expert for Nephrosclerosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Uzoamaka (. Achufusi is classified as an Advanced expert for Nephrosclerosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Uzoamaka (. Achufusi specialize in?
While Dr. Uzoamaka (. Achufusi is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Nephrosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Renovascular Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Uzoamaka (. Achufusi accept my insurance?
Dr. Uzoamaka (. Achufusi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-270-5656 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Achufusi isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Achufusi isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Achufusi isAdvanced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
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- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Achufusi isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Achufusi isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Henoch-Schonlein PurpuraDr. Achufusi isExperienced. Learn about Henoch-Schonlein Purpura.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Achufusi isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- IgA NephropathyDr. Achufusi isExperienced. Learn about IgA Nephropathy.
- NecrosisDr. Achufusi isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.

