Dialysis Access SpecialistsPage 2
23 verified specialists treating dialysis access from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Nephrology and Hypertension Program, and Northwest Community Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.


Evgueni Minev, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
Buffalo Grove, IL30+ years2+ pubs
Glomerular Disease


Hristo Shivarov, M.D.
Nephrology
Ocean Springs, MS20+ years1+ pubs
Dialysis & ESRD


Nawras Alshoubaki, MD
Living Donor Medical Director, Kidney Transplant Program
Nephrology
West Bend, WI15+ years5+ pubs
Transplant Nephrology
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is this national list of dialysis access specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Dialysis Access 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 dialysis access specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for dialysis access 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 dialysis access 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 Dialysis Access?
Dialysis Access 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 dialysis access care.