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563 verified specialists treating chronic kidney disease from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Waukesha Memorial Hospital, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, and Froedtert Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Jennifer Jetton

Jennifer Jetton, M.D.

Professor of Pediatrics; Chief, Section of Pediatric Nephrology

Pediatrics

Milwaukee, WI20+ years
Pediatric Nephrology
Lisa Satlin

Lisa Satlin, M.D.

Herbert H. Lehman Professor of Pediatrics and Chair, Jack and Lucy Clark Department of Pediatrics; Pediatrician-in-Chief, Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital; Professor and System Chair | Pediatrics; Professor | Medicine, Nephrology

Pediatrics

New York, NY
Pediatric Nephrology
Emilio Poggio

Emilio Poggio, MD

Nephrology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Transplant Nephrology
David Goldfarb

David Goldfarb, M.D.

Professor, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Professor, Department of Neuroscience at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Clinical Director, Division of Nephrology

Nephrology

New York, NY30+ years
Transplant Nephrology
John Sedor

John Sedor, MD

Ray W. Gifford, M.D., Endowed Chair in Kidney Research

Nephrology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Glomerular Disease
Latonya Hickson

Latonya Hickson, M.D.

Professor of Medicine

Nephrology

Jacksonville, FL20+ years
Dialysis & ESRD
Steven Coca

Steven Coca, D.O., M.S.

Professor | Medicine, Nephrology; Associate Chair for Clinical and Translational Research, Department of Internal Medicine; Director of Clinical Research, Division of Nephrology

Nephrology

New York, NY20+ years
Glomerular Disease
Aleksandra Kukla

Aleksandra Kukla, MD

Nephrology

Rochester, MN30+ years
Transplant Nephrology
Pranay Kathuria

Pranay Kathuria, MD FACP

Professor of Medicine and Chief, Nephrology Section, University of Tulsa; Nephrologist, Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Nephrology

Tulsa, OK30+ years
Dialysis & ESRD
Sandra Herrmann

Sandra Herrmann, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine, Consultant in Nephrology and Hypertension

Nephrology

Rochester, MN20+ years
Glomerular Disease
Marie Hogan

Marie Hogan, M.D.

Professor of Medicine

Nephrology

Osage, IA30+ years
Glomerular Disease
Andrew Allegretti

Andrew Allegretti, M.D.

Director of Critical Care Nephrology, Division of Nephrology, Massachusetts General Hospital; Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Nephrology

Boston, MA15+ years
Critical Care Nephrology
Michel Chonchol

Michel Chonchol, MD

Professor of Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine

Nephrology

Aurora, CO30+ years
Chronic Kidney Disease
Samy Riad

Samy Riad, MD

Senior Associate Consultant, Transplant Nephrology

Nephrology

Rochester, MN20+ years
Transplant Nephrology
Laurence Beck

Laurence Beck, M.D., PH.D.

David J. Salant Professor of Nephrology, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine

Nephrology

Boston, MA20+ years
Glomerular Disease
David Charytan

David Charytan, MD

Professor

Nephrology

New York, NY20+ years
Dialysis & ESRD
Hani Wadei

Hani Wadei, MD

Professor of Medicine

Nephrology

Jacksonville, FL30+ years
Transplant Nephrology
Felix Knauf

Felix Knauf, MD

Professor of Medicine

Nephrology

Rochester, MN20+ years
Dialysis & ESRD
Carrie Schinstock

Carrie Schinstock, MD

Medical Director, Kidney Transplantation

Nephrology

Rochester, MN20+ years
Transplant Nephrology
Raymond Heilman

Raymond Heilman, M.D.

Chair, Division of Nephrology

Nephrology

Scottsdale, AZ30+ years
Transplant Nephrology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of chronic kidney disease specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Chronic Kidney Disease as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a chronic kidney disease specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for chronic kidney disease depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these chronic kidney disease specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Chronic Kidney Disease?
Chronic Kidney Disease is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches chronic kidney disease care.