Nephrologists Accepting First Health in Durham, NC
8 verified nephrologists in Durham, North Carolina accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Dialysis & ESRD, Glomerular Disease, and Transplant Nephrology. Common hospital affiliations include Duke University Hospital, Durham VA Health Care System, and Duke Nephrology Clinic.
Matthew Sparks, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Nephrology
Durham, NC20+ years202+ pubs
Ruediger Lehrich, MD
Professor of Medicine, Vice Chief, Division of Nephrology
Nephrology
Durham, NC30+ years29+ pubs
Dialysis & ESRD
Mary Foster, MD
Professor of Medicine
Nephrology
Durham, NC67+ pubs
Glomerular Disease
Michael Berkoben, MD
Professor of Medicine
Nephrology
Durham, NC14+ pubs
Dialysis & ESRD
Benjamin Catanese, MD
Nephrology
Durham, NC7 years15+ pubs
Dialysis & ESRD
Shweta Punj, MD
Nephrology
Durham, NC15+ years6+ pubs
Amarnath Kathresal, MD
Nephrology
Durham, NC30+ years4+ pubs
Dialysis & ESRD
John Duronville, MD
Nephrology
Durham, NC15+ years3+ pubs
Transplant Nephrology
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know these nephrologists accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these nephrologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a nephrologist that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Dialysis & ESRD, Glomerular Disease, and Transplant Nephrology. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
Are these nephrologists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.