25 of the Best Pediatric Nephrologists Near Me

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    Atrium Health Levine Children's Nephrology

    1001 Blythe Blvd., Suite C, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Massengill is a Pediatric Nephrologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Massengill is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrotic Syndrome, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Minimal Change Disease, Glomerulonephritis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Massengill is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Nephrology. Dr. Massengill is currently accepting new patients.

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    Atrium Health Levine Children's Nephrology

    1001 Blythe Blvd., Suite C, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Weaver is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Weaver is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Urethral Valves, Nephrotic Syndrome, CHARGE Syndrome, Koolen De Vries Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Weaver is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Nephrology. Dr. Weaver is currently accepting new patients.

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    Pediatric Kidney Services - Ardmore Tower

    1 Medical Center Blvd, 7th Floor, 
    Winston-Salem, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew South is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Dr. South is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Blood Pressure in Infants and Kidney Transplant. Dr. South is currently accepting new patients.

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    Cohen Children's Northwell Health Physician Partners Pediatric Specialists At New Hyde Park

    410 Lakeville Road, Suite 300, 
    Lake Success, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christine Sethna is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Sethna is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrotic Syndrome, Minimal Change Disease, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Hypertension, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Sethna is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics/Nephrology and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Sethna is currently accepting new patients.

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    Cleveland Clinic Children's Outpatient Center

    8950 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Katherine Dell is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Dell is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease, Nephrotic Syndrome, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, and Minimal Change Disease. Dr. Dell is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 1999. Dr. Dell is currently accepting new patients.

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    Pediatric Nephrology | General Surgery
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    MUSC Children's Health Nephrology At Summey Medical Pavilion

    2250 Mall Dr, 
    North Charleston, SC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    "Katherine Twombley is a professor with tenure in the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston, SC. She is the chief of pediatric nephrology and the medical director of the Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program. She is also the medical director of the Acute Dialysis Units in the MUSC Charleston Healthcare System. She is very active in the American Society of Transplantation and she is the chair of the Pediatric Community of Practice and a member of the Translational Grants Review Committee. She is also the past chair of the Education Committee and past council member with the International Pediatric Transplantation Association.Her research has focused on AMR and she is currently one of the lead PIs on the PARAMOUr ""PediAtric Renal AMr Outcomes"" Study that has to date enrolled \>120 pediatric patients with antibody mediated rejection which will be the largest study to date. She is also one of a few experts in pediatric Lipopheresis therapy for recurrent focal segmental glomerulonephrosis. Her international recognition recently allowed her the opportunity to be the sole editor of a brand new text book called ""Challenges in Pediatric Kidney Transplantation"", which is the first of it's kind.". Dr. Twombley is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Nephrotic Syndrome, Minimal Change Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Thymectomy. Dr. Twombley is currently accepting new patients.

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    Pediatric Nephrology
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    Rosenthal 4 Practice Nephrology

    111 E 210th Street, 
    Bronx, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Frederick J. Kaskel, MD, PhD, is involved in basic and clinical investigations into the mechanisms of the major kidney disorders in pediatrics. He is particularly interested in the physiology and pathophysiology of normal and abnormal development and function of the kidneys throughout the critical periods of growth and maturation extending into adolescence and young adulthood. He is actively involved in a clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to find the most efficacious therapy for focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, one of the major causes of progressive glomerular disease, while investigating the molecular etiologies for its expression. Another NIH-supported study involves chronic kidney disease in children and how it affects their growth and neurocognitive development, and the risk factors for cardiovascular disease and renal progression. Dr. Kaskel is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrotic Syndrome, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Minimal Change Disease, Glomerulonephritis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Kaskel is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Kaskel is currently accepting new patients.

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    Pediatric Nephrology | Pediatrics
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    UCLA Pediatric Nephrology

    10833 LeConte Ave, Rm A2-383, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Isidro Salusky is a Pediatric Nephrologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Salusky is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Anemia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Cerebral Hypoxia, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Salusky is board certified in Pediatrics (Sub: Pediatric Nephrology). Dr. Salusky is currently accepting new patients.

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    Atrium Health Levine Children's Nephrology

    1001 Blythe Blvd., Suite C, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Megan Yanik is a Pediatric Nephrologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cystinosis, Posterior Urethral Valves, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Yanik is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Yanik is currently accepting new patients.

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    Atrium Health Levine Children's Nephrology

    1001 Blythe Blvd., Suite C, 
    Charlotte, NC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hailey Gavigan is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Blood Pressure in Infants, Glomerulonephritis, and Nephrotic Syndrome. Dr. Gavigan is currently accepting new patients.

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    The Children's Hospital At Montefiore

    3415 Bainbridge Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Kimberly J. Reidy, MD, is Chief, Division of Pediatric Nephrology and Associate Professor at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) and Montefiore Einstein. Her clinical focus is on the treatment of hypertension and childhood-onset kidney disease. She has particular interest in nephrotic syndrome and glomerular diseases, congenital abnormalities of the kidney and urinary tract, and genetic kidney diseases. Dr. Reidy is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrotic Syndrome, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Minimal Change Disease, High Blood Pressure in Infants, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Reidy is currently accepting new patients.

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    Greater Baltimore Medical Center

    6701 North Charles Street, Physician East Suite 313, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Dr. Meredith Atkinson is an associate professor of pediatrics in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She provides care for children with kidney problems of any type, including patients on dialysis; patients with proteinuria, hematuria and chronic kidney disease; and kidney transplant. Dr. Atkinson's clinical research interests focus on chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease in children. Her specific interests include mechanisms and treatment of anemia in chronic kidney disease and racial disparities in patient outcomes. She is the recipient of numerous research grants and awards, including a K23 Patient Oriented Research award from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases/NIH, and young investigator grants from the National Kidney Foundation, the National Kidney Foundation of Maryland, the Thrasher Research Fund and Amgen Inc. She is currently the PI of the Renal Anhydramnios Fetal Therapy (RAFT) trial. She received her undergraduate degree in biology from Mount Holyoke College. She earned her M.D. from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She completed a residency in pediatrics at Johns Hopkins, followed by a fellowship in pediatric nephrology at Hopkins, completed in June 2007. During her fellowship training, Dr. Atkinson received a master’s degree in epidemiology from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Atkinson joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2007. Dr. Atkinson was elected to the Society for Pediatric Research in 2014. She is a member of several professional organizations including the American Society of Nephrology, and is the president of the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology for 2024-2026. Dr. Atkinson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Potter Syndrome, Glomerulonephritis, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Atkinson is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Atkinson is currently accepting new patients.

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    The Children's Hospital At Montefiore

    3415 Bainbridge Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Goilav is a pediatric nephrologist who is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology. Her research interest is in lupus nephritis. She is currently doing translational research studying the role of very small interfering RNAs, called microRNAs, in the development and progression of lupus nephritis and their detection in human urine samples, as well as their role as biomarkers of disease activity. Dr. Goilav is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glomerulonephritis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Renal Tubular Acidosis, and High Blood Pressure in Infants. Dr. Goilav is currently accepting new patients.

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    The Children's Hospital At Montefiore

    3415 Bainbridge Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nicole Hayde, MD, MS, is a pediatric nephrologist at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein (CHAM), Medical Director, Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program, Associate Director, Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship Program and Associate Professor, Pediatrics at Montefiore-Einstein. Dr. Hayde’s clinical focus is pediatric renal transplantation, with a particular interest in the role of antibodies in allograft injury. Dr. Hayde is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Frasier Syndrome, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Glomerulonephritis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Hayde is currently accepting new patients.

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    Toll House Medical Offices

    501 West Seventh Street, Suite 1, 
    Frederick, MD 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Rebecca Ruebner is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She provides care for children with kidney problems of any type including hypertension, hematuria, proteinuria, kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, dialysis, and kidney transplant. She is the medical director of pediatric dialysis. Dr. Ruebner received her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her residency at Boston Children’s Hospital where she also served as chief pediatric resident. She completed her fellowship in pediatric nephrology at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. During her fellowship, she received a Master's Degree in Clinical Epidemiology from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Ruebner became a faculty member at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in 2012 before joining the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2016. Dr. Ruebner's clinical research is focused on clinical care and outcomes of children with chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease. Dr. Ruebner is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome, D-Minus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Ruebner is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Ruebner is currently accepting new patients.

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    Pediatric Nephrology | Pediatrics
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    1601 Northwest 12th Avenue, Floor 1, 
    Miami, FL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Greek, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Chryso Katsoufis is a Pediatric Nephrologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Katsoufis is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Blood Pressure in Infants, Nephrotic Syndrome, Premature Infant, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Katsoufis is currently accepting new patients.

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    Pediatric Nephrology | Pediatrics | Nephrology
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    Pediatric Nephrology | Pediatrics | Nephrology
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    Mayo Clinic

    200 1st St Sw, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    David Sas is a Pediatric Nephrologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Sas is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrocalcinosis, Primary Hyperoxaluria, Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1, Kidney Transplant, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Sas is currently accepting new patients.

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    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Grimm is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Grimm is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystinosis, Potter Syndrome, Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

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    2401 Gillham Rd Ste 1, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradley Warady is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Warady is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alport Syndrome, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Cystinosis, Kidney Transplant, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Warady is currently accepting new patients.

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    Division Of Nephrology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Friedhelm Hildebrandt is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Hildebrandt is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrotic Syndrome, Nephronophthisis, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Reflux Nephropathy, and Kidney Transplant.

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    Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    5 E 98th St, 
    New York, NY 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Saland is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Saland is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Hyperoxaluria, Alport Syndrome, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Glomerulonephritis.

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

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Italian

    Craig Langman is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Langman is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystinosis, Fanconi Bickel Syndrome, Fanconi Syndrome, Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), and Kidney Transplant.

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    University Of Michigan Medical Center

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Debbie Gipson is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Gipson is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrotic Syndrome, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Minimal Change Disease, Glomerulonephritis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Gipson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Children's Hospital Colorado

    13123 E 16th Ave, 
    Aurora, CO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bradley Dixon is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Dixon is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome, D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, D-Minus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Dixon is currently accepting new patients.

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    Texas Medical Center Wallace Tower Kidney Renal

    6701 Fannin St Fl 11, 
    Houston, TX 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Wenderfer is a Pediatric Nephrologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Wenderfer is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glomerulonephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome, Minimal Change Disease, IgA Nephropathy, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Wenderfer is currently accepting new patients.

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    When should I see a Pediatric Nephrologist near me?

    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 Pediatric Nephrologist near me?

    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 Pediatric Nephrologists near me?

    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 Pediatric Nephrologists near me?

    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 Pediatric Nephrologist?

    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 Pediatric Nephrologist search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pediatric Nephrologist?

    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 Pediatric Nephrologist near me?

    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 Pediatric Nephrologist?

    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 Pediatric Nephrologist 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 Pediatric Nephrologists near me?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pediatric Nephrologist 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 Pediatric Nephrologist that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pediatric Nephrologist search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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