The 20 Best Kidney Transplant Doctors in Tennessee, US

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Kidney Transplant

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 55 doctor with experience in Kidney Transplant near Tennessee, US. Of these, 30 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Kidney Transplant
    Elite in Kidney Transplant

    Vanderbilt Hepatology And Liver And Kidney Transplant Center

    1500 21st Ave S Ste 3400, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rachel Forbes is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Forbes is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.

    Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    1301 Medical Center Dr, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr David is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. David is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Hepatitis C, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

    Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
    Distinguished in Kidney Transplant

    Vanderbilt Nephrology

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 2501, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Langone is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Langone is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

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    Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
    Internal Medicine

    Methodist Transplant Institute

    1265 Union Ave Fl 4, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr Manish is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Manish is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Kidney Transplant.

    Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
    Transplant Surgery

    Methodist Transplant Institute

    1265 Union Ave Fl 4, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nosratollah Nezakatgoo is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Nezakatgoo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hyperparathyroidism, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant.

    Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery

    Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners West Specialty Clinic

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 530, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Derek Moore is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Moore is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

    Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Distinguished in Kidney Transplant
    Transplant Surgery

    Methodist Healthcare Memphis Hospitals

    1265 Union Ave, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Vanatta is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Vanatta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery

    Office

    979 E 3rd St Ste 300, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Smith is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Kidney Transplant
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Vanderbilt University

    3601 21st Ave S, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Schucht is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Schucht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. Her clinical expertise encompasses Erb's Palsy, Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction, Peptic Ulcer, and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    Transplant Surgery

    Methodist Transplant Institute

    1265 Union Ave Fl 4, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr Corey is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Corey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Liver Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    Advanced in Kidney Transplant

    Methodist Transplant Institute

    1265 Union Ave Fl 4, 
    Memphis, TN 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vasanthi Balaraman is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Memphis, Tennessee. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Balaraman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Acute Kidney Failure, and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    Transplant Surgery

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    1211 Medical Center Dr, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bernard Dubray is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Dubray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Hepatitis C, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    Advanced in Kidney Transplant

    Vanderbilt Nephrology

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 2501, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Heidi Schaefer is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Schaefer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery

    University Vascular Surgeons PLLC

    1940 Alcoa Hwy Ste E120, 
    Knoxville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Oscar Grandas is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Grandas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Thrombophlebitis, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    Advanced in Kidney Transplant

    Vanderbilt Nephrology

    1301 Medical Center Dr Ste 2501, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Birdwell is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Birdwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, Cytomegalovirus Infection, and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    Nephrology
    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    Nephrology

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    1301 Medical Center Dr, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Saed Shawar is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Shawar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Nocardiosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery

    Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners West Specialty Clinic

    4230 Harding Pike Ste 530, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacfranz Guiteau is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Guiteau is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Hepatoblastoma, Chylous Ascites, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    General Surgery

    Vanderbilt University

    3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Martin Montenovo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Montenovo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

    University Surgical Associates - USA Surgical Specialties Building

    2108 E 3rd St Ste 200, 
    Chattanooga, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Koffron is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Koffron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Kidney Transplant
    Transplant Surgery

    Vanderbilt University

    3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, 
    Nashville, TN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Hale is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Hale is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Kidney Transplant. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Kidney Transplant?

    A kidney transplant is surgery to place a healthy kidney into a person with kidney failure.

    When should I see a Kidney Transplant doctor in Tennessee, US?

    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 Kidney Transplant doctor in Tennessee, US?

    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 Kidney Transplant doctors in Tennessee, US?

    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 Kidney Transplant doctors in Tennessee, US?

    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 Kidney Transplant doctor in Tennessee, US?

    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 Kidney Transplant doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Kidney Transplant 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 Kidney Transplant doctor in Tennessee, US?

    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 Kidney Transplant 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 Kidney Transplant 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 Kidney Transplant doctors in Tennessee, US?

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

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