The 20 Best Nephrectomy Doctors near gainesville, FL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Nephrectomy near gainesville, FL. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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20 providers found
    Distinguished in Nephrectomy
    Distinguished in Nephrectomy
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    Uf Health Urology-Medical Plaza

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr Fl 3, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    352-265-8240
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Crispen is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Crispen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Crispen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Uf Health Urology-Medical Plaza

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr Fl 3, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    352-265-8240
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Padraic O'malley is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. O'malley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. O'malley is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Uf Health Urology-Medical Plaza

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr Fl 3, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    352-265-8240
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Li-ming Su is a Urologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Su is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Wilms Tumor 2, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Wilms Tumor, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Su is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Dr. Tarik Benidir
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Dr. Tarik Benidir
    Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Uf Health Urology-Medical Plaza

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr Fl 3, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    352-265-8240
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Tarik Benidir is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Benidir is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Uf Health Urology-Medical Plaza

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr Fl 3, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    352-265-8240
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Vincent Bird is a Urologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Bird is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Renal Oncocytoma, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Dr. Georgios Vrakas
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Dr. Georgios Vrakas
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Uf Health Surgical Specialists-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd # 14, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    352-265-0535
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Georgios Vrakas is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Vrakas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Polycystic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant. Dr. Vrakas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Uf Health Urology-Medical Plaza

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr Fl 3, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    352-265-8240
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Yeung is a Urologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Yeung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Fibrosis, Intussusception in Children, Obstructive Uropathy, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Yeung is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Uf Health Pediatric Specialties-Medical Plaza

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr Fl Second, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    352-265-8250
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Kiran Upadhyay is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Upadhyay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), X-Linked Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Tarda, Chondrodystrophy, Brachydactyly Mononen Type, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Upadhyay is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Uf Health Urology-Medical Plaza

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr Fl 3, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    352-265-8240
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Russell Terry is a Urologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Terry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Boils, Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Terry is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Uf Health Urology-Medical Plaza

    1549 Gale Lemerand Dr Fl 3, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (0.1 miles away)
    352-265-8240
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Joseph is a Urologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Ureterocele, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    352-273-8985
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Ratna Acharya is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Acharya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Hypertension, Newborn Low Blood Sugar, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Dr. Patrick W. Luke
    Urology | Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Dr. Patrick W. Luke
    Urology | Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required
    1600 Sw Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    386-425-4000
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Luke is a Urologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Luke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Transplant and Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Dr. Rasha Aly
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Dr. Rasha Aly
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    352-273-9011
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rasha Aly is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Aly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrectomy.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    352-265-0291
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Grajo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Grajo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Grajo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    352-265-0646
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Archer is a Urologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Archer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses UPJ Obstruction, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Urothelial Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Archer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Nf/Sg Veterans Health System

    1601 SW Archer Rd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    352-376-1611
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Segal is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Segal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lupus Nephritis, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Segal is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Urologic Surgeons

    6420 NW 9th Blvd, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Cassisi is a Urologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Cassisi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Kidney Stones, Carbuncle, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Cassisi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Urology Associates Of North Central Florida

    1179 NW 64th Ter, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.3 miles away)
    352-333-5404
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Martin Rifkin is a Urologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Rifkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bilateral Hydronephrosis, UPJ Obstruction, Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Rifkin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    Urology Associates Of North Central Florida

    1179 NW 64th Ter, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.3 miles away)
    352-333-5400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Clark Gaddy is a Urologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Gaddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bilateral Hydronephrosis, Hydronephrosis, Obstructive Uropathy, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Referral may be required

    SIMED Health Gainesville Urology

    4343 Newberry Rd Ste 16, 
    Gainesville, FL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Cristoforo Cama is a Urologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Cama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meckel Syndrome, UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Cama is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Nephrectomy?

    Kidney removal, or nephrectomy, is surgery to remove all or part of a kidney. It may involve:

    • Part of one kidney removed (partial nephrectomy).
    • All of one kidney removed (simple nephrectomy).
    • Removal of one entire kidney, surrounding fat, and the adrenal gland (radical nephrectomy). In these cases, neighboring lymph nodes are sometimes removed.

    When should I see a Nephrectomy doctor near gainesville, FL?

    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 Nephrectomy doctor near gainesville, FL?

    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 do I find the best Nephrectomy doctor near gainesville, FL?

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    How does MediFind rank Nephrectomy doctors near gainesville, FL?

    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 Nephrectomy doctors near gainesville, FL?

    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 Nephrectomy doctor near gainesville, FL?

    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 Nephrectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Nephrectomy 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 Nephrectomy doctor near gainesville, FL?

    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 Nephrectomy 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 Nephrectomy 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 Nephrectomy doctors near gainesville, FL?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Nephrectomy 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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