The 20 Best Nephrectomy Doctors in Utah, US

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Nephrectomy

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 61 doctor with experience in Nephrectomy near Utah, US. Of these, 53 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Richard M. Vanlangendonck
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Heber Valley Specialty Clinic - Urology

    Heber City, UT 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Vanlangendonck, MD is a urologist at Intermountain Health’s Heber Valley Specialty Clinic in Hever City, Utah, and Jerry & Kathleen Grundhofer Clinic – Urology in Park City, Utah. He supports patients in Park City, Snyderville, Kamas, Francis, Woodland, Heber City, and surrounding communities, treating prostate cancer, kidney cancer, adrenal cancer, bladder cancer, and more. His clinical interests focus on robotic surgery for the treatment of prostate and kidney cancer. He is passionate about this technology's advanced capabilities, allowing for precise and minimally invasive procedures that significantly benefit his patients. Dr. Vanlangendonck is deeply committed to providing his patients with the highest standard of care. Guided by his philosophy of being the best doctor and person he can be, he treats each individual with compassion and respect. Committed to excellence, the Louisiana native continually strives to perfect his craft. He takes great pride in delivering outstanding patient care and ensuring that each patient is satisfied.Potential patients should know that Dr. Vanlangendonck excels in his field and is passionate about his expertise. He brings this expertise to his practice every day, providing his patients with the highest level of care and support throughout their wellness journey.Conditions Treated: Prostate CancerKidney CancerAdrenal CancerBladder CancerKidney and Ureteral StonesBenign Prostatic Hyperplasia Elevated PSAVoiding Dysfunction Erectile DysfunctionProcedures Performed: Robotic Urologic Surgery for Urologic Cancers Robotic Urologic Surgery for Urinary Obstruction Ureteroscopy Transurethral Surgery for Bening and Malignant DiseaseCystoscopyTransrectal and Transperineal Ultrasound with Prostate BiopsyVasectomy. Dr. Vanlangendonck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy.

    Steven C. Lynch
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Avenues Specialty Clinic Urology

    324 East 10th Avenue, Suite 100, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Lynch is a Urologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Lynch has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Lynch is currently accepting new patients.

    Bryant Whiting
    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Advanced in Nephrectomy

    Urological Institute - S St George

    736 S 900 E Ste 108, 
    St George, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bryant Whiting is a Urologist in St George, Utah. Dr. Whiting is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Uropathy, Hydronephrosis, UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Whiting is currently accepting new patients.

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    David Adams
    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Advanced in Nephrectomy

    Urological Institute - S St George

    736 S 900 E Ste 108, 
    St George, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Adams is a Urologist in St George, Utah. Dr. Adams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Obstructive Uropathy, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Adams is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Nephrectomy
    Distinguished in Nephrectomy

    Granger Medical Specialists LLC

    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Caputo is a Urologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Caputo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Perirenal Abscess, Boils, Nephrectomy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Caputo is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Nephrectomy
    Distinguished in Nephrectomy

    University Of Utah Health

    50 N Medical Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zhamshid Okhunov is a Urologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Okhunov is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Nephrectomy
    Advanced in Nephrectomy

    Urology - Ucrm

    675 S Arapeen Dr Ste 205, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Blake Hamilton is a Urologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Hamilton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Loin Pain Hematuria Syndrome, Kidney Stones, Boils, Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Hamilton is currently accepting new patients.

    Ivan Zendejas
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    General Practice
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    General Practice

    Canyon Surgical Associates

    5171 S Cottonwood St Ste 650, 
    Murray, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ivan Zendejas is a General Practice provider in Murray, Utah. Dr. Zendejas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Hernia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hepatectomy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Zendejas is currently accepting new patients.

    Thomas Brinton
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Southwest Urology

    138 E Medical Center Dr Ste 2100, 
    Saint George, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Brinton is a Urologist in Saint George, Utah. Dr. Brinton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Stones, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Brinton is currently accepting new patients.

    Jeffrey Sparenborg
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Spanish Fork Urology

    819 E Market Place Dr, 
    Spanish Fork, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Sparenborg is a Urologist in Spanish Fork, Utah. Dr. Sparenborg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Sparenborg is currently accepting new patients.

    Douglas Barnhart
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Pediatric Surgery

    Pediatric Surgery - Pcos

    81 N Mario Capecchi Dr, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Barnhart is a Pediatric Surgeon in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Barnhart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Appendicitis, Imperforate Anus, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Barnhart is currently accepting new patients.

    Alan Contreras
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Transplant Surgery

    Canyon Surgical Associates

    5171 S Cottonwood St Ste 650, 
    Murray, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alan Contreras is a Transplant Surgeon in Murray, Utah. Dr. Contreras is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Banti's Syndrome, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Contreras is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Ogden Clinic Specialty Services

    Ogden, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Wayment is a Urologist in Ogden, Utah. Dr. Wayment is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Wayment is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Urology - Farmington

    165 N University Ave, 
    Farmington, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brock O'neil is a Urologist in Farmington, Utah. Dr. O'neil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. O'neil is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Granger Medical Specialists LLC

    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Johnson is a Urologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Boils, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Granger Medical Specialists LLC

    1159 E 200 N Ste 300, 
    American Fork, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nathan Pursifull is a Urologist in American Fork, Utah. Dr. Pursifull is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Neurogenic Bladder, Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Pursifull is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Granger Medical Specialists LLC

    1159 E 200 N Ste 300, 
    American Fork, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sean Henderson is a Urologist in American Fork, Utah. Dr. Henderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Kidney Stones, Boils, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Henderson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Granger Medical Clinic

    24 S 1100 E Ste 105, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bradley Waterman is a Urologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Waterman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Kidney Stones, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Waterman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Granger Medical Clinic

    4252 S Highland Dr Ste 200, 
    Salt Lake City, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Matthew Pearson is a Urologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Pearson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Pearson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Nephrectomy
    Experienced in Nephrectomy

    Ogden Clinic Layton Parkway

    201 W Layton Pkwy Ste 4C, 
    Layton, UT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bradford Stevenson is a Urologist in Layton, Utah. Dr. Stevenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Nephrectomy. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Boils, Carbuncle, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Stevenson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 in Utah, 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 Nephrectomy doctor in Utah, 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 Nephrectomy doctors in Utah, 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 Nephrectomy doctors in Utah, 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 Nephrectomy doctor in Utah, 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 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 in Utah, 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 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 in Utah, US?

    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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