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Nephrotic Syndrome Specialists

29 verified specialists treating nephrotic syndrome from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle, Seattle Children's Hospital, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Sangeeta Hingorani

Sangeeta Hingorani, MD

Professor, Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine

Pediatrics

Seattle, WA30+ years
Pediatric Nephrology
Mark Mitsnefes

Mark Mitsnefes, M.D.

Professor of Pediatrics; Program Director, Clinical Translational Research Center

Pediatrics

Cincinnati, OH30+ years
Pediatric Nephrology
David Hooper

David Hooper, M.D., M.S.

Professor of Pediatrics, Division Chief of Pediatric Nephrology

Pediatrics

Salt Lake City, UT20+ years
Pediatric Nephrology
Sandra Amaral

Sandra Amaral, MD, MHS

Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Nephrology) at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Pediatrics

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Pediatric Nephrology
Paul Brakeman

Paul Brakeman, M.D.

Nephrology

Nephrology

San Francisco, CA20+ years
Chronic Kidney Disease
Howard Trachtman

Howard Trachtman, MD

Professor of Pediatrics, NYU School of Medicine

Pediatrics

New York, NY20+ years
Pediatric Nephrology
Raj Munshi

Raj Munshi, M.D.

Medical Director, Dialysis

Pediatrics

Federal Way, WA20+ years
Pediatric Nephrology
Abanti Chaudhuri

Abanti Chaudhuri, MD

Director, Pediatric Hypertension Program

Pediatrics

Palo Alto, CA30+ years
Pediatric Nephrology
Jennifer Jetton

Jennifer Jetton, M.D.

Professor of Pediatrics; Chief, Section of Pediatric Nephrology

Pediatrics

Milwaukee, WI20+ years
Pediatric Nephrology
William Smoyer

William Smoyer, MD

Professor of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine; Vice President and Director, Center for Clinical and Translational Research, Abigail Wexner Research Institute; Robert Kidder Chair in Clinical and Translational Research

Pediatrics

Columbus, OH30+ years
Pediatric Nephrology
Joshua Zaritsky

Joshua Zaritsky, M.D.

Professor, Clinical Series, Child Health, University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix

Pediatrics

Phoenix, AZ20+ years
Pediatric Nephrology
Franca Tilley-Gyado

Franca Tilley-Gyado, M.D

Pediatrics

Brownsville, TX30+ years
Pediatric Nephrology
Vikas Dharnidharka

Vikas Dharnidharka, MD

Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics; Physician-in-Chief, Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital

Pediatrics

New Brunswick, NJ
Pediatric Nephrology
Suneel Udani

Suneel Udani, M.D.

Nephrology

Nephrology

Elk Grove Village, IL20+ years
Onco-Nephrology
Sandra Iragorri

Sandra Iragorri, M.D.

Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Nephrology, Oregon Health & Science University

Pediatrics

New Haven, CT
Pediatric Nephrology
Caitlin Carter

Caitlin Carter, M.D.

Pediatrics

San Diego, CA20+ years
Pediatric Nephrology
Michael Freeman

Michael Freeman, MD

Pediatrics

Hershey, PA15+ years
Pediatric Nephrology
Joseph Flynn

Joseph Flynn, MD

Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine; Chief, Division of Nephrology, Seattle Children’s Hospital; Dr. Robert O. Hickman Endowed Chair in Pediatric Nephrology

Pediatrics

Seattle, WA
Pediatric Nephrology
Mohammed Ahmed

Mohammed Ahmed, D.O.

Nephrology

Nephrology

Naperville, IL20+ years
Transplant Nephrology
Elizabeth Abraham

Elizabeth Abraham, M.D.

Founder, St. Teresa Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Saint Louis, MO20+ years
Pediatric Nephrology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of nephrotic syndrome specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Nephrotic Syndrome 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 nephrotic syndrome specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for nephrotic syndrome 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 nephrotic syndrome 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 Nephrotic Syndrome?
Nephrotic Syndrome 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 nephrotic syndrome care.