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Chronic Kidney Disease SpecialistsPage 8

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 Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas, Bsa Hospital, and Childrens Medical Ctr Of Dallas. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Eileen Brewer

Eileen Brewer, MD

Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Houston, TX
Pediatric Nephrology
Hannah Gilligan

Hannah Gilligan, MD

Nephrology

Boston, MA30+ years
Transplant Nephrology
Edward Skolnik

Edward Skolnik, M.D.

Professor, Department of Cell Biology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Professor, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Nephrology

New York, NY30+ years
Transplant Nephrology
Andrew Rule

Andrew Rule, M.D.

Associate Chair for Academic Affairs and Faculty Development

Nephrology

Rochester, MN20+ years
Transplant Nephrology
John Pannone

John Pannone, M.D.

Section Chief, Nephrology; Adjunct Instructor, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Nephrology

Brooklyn, NY30+ years
Bethany Pellegrino

Bethany Pellegrino, M. D.

Nephrology Division Chief and Nephrology Fellowship Program Director

Nephrology

Morgantown, WV20+ years
Chronic Kidney Disease
Weizhen Tan

Weizhen Tan, MD

Pediatrics

Boston, MA15+ years
Pediatric Nephrology
Tara Chang

Tara Chang, MD

Professor of Nephrology

Nephrology

Stanford, CA20+ years
Dialysis & ESRD
Stuart Friedman

Stuart Friedman, M.D.

Nephrology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Glomerular Disease
John Friedewald

John Friedewald, MD

Professor of Medicine (Nephrology and Hypertension) and Surgery (Organ Transplantation); Medical Director, Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation, Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Nephrology

Lake Forest, IL20+ years
Transplant Nephrology
Georges Nakhoul

Georges Nakhoul, M.D.

Nephrology

Cleveland, OH15+ years
Glomerular Disease
Amanda Basford

Amanda Basford, M.D.

Nephrology

Shenandoah, TX20+ years
Glomerular Disease
Bhavnish Bucktowarsing

Bhavnish Bucktowarsing, M.D.

Nephrology

Canton, OH10+ years
Dialysis & ESRD
Cassandra Kovach

Cassandra Kovach, MD

Nephrology

Cleveland, OH10+ years
Dialysis & ESRD
Jayaprakash Dasari

Jayaprakash Dasari, M.D.

Nephrology

Westlake, OH15+ years
Dialysis & ESRD
Manish Tanna

Manish Tanna, MD

President, Nephrology Associates of Northern Illinois and Indiana

Nephrology

Mount Prospect, IL30+ years
Dialysis & ESRD
John Lieske

John Lieske, M.D.

Professor of Medicine

Nephrology

Rochester, MN30+ years
Dialysis & ESRD
Yuliya Sharakova

Yuliya Sharakova, MD

Nephrology

Cleveland, OH20+ years
Dialysis & ESRD
Pavan Chopra

Pavan Chopra, MD

Director, Outpatient Dialysis Services

Nephrology

Portland, OR20+ years
Dialysis & ESRD
Jorge Ajuria

Jorge Ajuria, M.D.

Associate Professor, Medicine, Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Nephrology

Fort Lauderdale, FL20+ years
Chronic Kidney Disease

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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.
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