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  4. District of Columbia (DC)
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186 Results for Nephrology near Washington, DC


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A nephrologist specializes in the health needs of people with kidney diseases and disorders. Nephrologists diagnose and treat kidney problems, such as kidney stones and kidney failure. They also help manage the conditions that kidney diseases can cause, such as high blood pressure.

A nephrologist typically:

  • Evaluates a patient’s medical history and kidney function

  • Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic diseases and conditions that affect the kidneys including high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes, kidney disease, kidney failure, and kidney stones

  • Evaluates whether a person with kidney disease needs dialysis or a kidney transplant

  • Orders and performs kidney dialysis procedures

  • Analyzes the results of kidney disease screenings including urine tests, blood tests, and biopsies

  • Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications

  • Provides care before and after kidney transplants and other kidney surgeries

  • Creates lifestyle plans for helping patients maintain their kidney function including dietary and medication changes

  • Oversees healthcare professionals who help patients manage their kidney conditions, such as surgeons, nutritionists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and social workers

Nephrologists may also be known by the following names: kidney doctor, renal specialist, or kidney specialist.

There are 186 specialists practicing Nephrology in Washington, DC with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars. There are 61 hospitals near Washington, DC with affiliated Nephrology specialists, including Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Virginia Hospital Center and Medstar Georgetown University Hospital.

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    Dr. Ali Assefi, MD

    Nephrology
    9 ratings
    Dr. Assefi
    19.8 mi
    13135 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy Ste 135 Fairfax, VA 22033
    (703) 961-0488
    Accepting new patients
    Telehealth available
    On staff at Reston Hospital Center
    Call: (703) 661-9196
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    Dr. Magnus Ikhinmwin, MD

    Nephrology
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    Dr. Ikhinmwin
    11 mi
    8391 Old Courthouse Rd Ste 160 Vienna, VA 22182
    (703) 827-8644
    Telehealth available
    On staff at Reston Hospital Center
    Call: (703) 661-9196
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    Dr. Kevin Harley, MD

    Nephrology
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    Dr. Harley
    11.2 mi
    8501 Arlington Blvd Ste 100 Fairfax, VA 22031
    (703) 961-0488
    Accepting new patients
    On staff at Reston Hospital Center
    Call: (703) 661-9196
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    • Dr. Irmindra Rana, MD

      Nephrology
      5 ratings
      Dr. Rana
      2.6 mi
      1785 S Hayes St Arlington, VA 22202
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Zahid Iqbal, MD

      Nephrology
      1 rating
      Dr. Iqbal
      6.6 mi
      4141A Duke St Alexandria, VA 22304
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
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    • Dr. Gail Seiken, MD

      Nephrology
      2 ratings
      Dr. Seiken
      7.8 mi
      4915 Auburn Ave Ste 104 Bethesda, MD 20814
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Renuka Sothinathan, MD

      Nephrology
      9 ratings
      Dr. Sothinathan
      5.1 mi
      1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 215 Arlington, VA 22205
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Eugene Magee, MD

      Nephrology
      1 rating
      Dr. Magee
      6.6 mi
      6192 Oxon Hill Rd Ste 409 Oxon Hill, MD 20745
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Fahim Malik, MD

      Nephrology
      10 ratings
      7.8 mi
      4915 Auburn Ave Ste 104 Bethesda, MD 20814
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Reena Ranpuria, MD

      Nephrology
      1 rating
      8.6 mi
      1500 Forest Glen Rd Silver Spring, MD 20910
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Gayle Vranic, MD

      Nephrology
      1 rating
      2.7 mi
      3800 Reservoir Rd NW Washington, DC 20007
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Ranjit Cheriyan, MD

      Nephrology
      6 ratings
      5.1 mi
      1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 215 Arlington, VA 22205
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Steven Burka, MD

      Nephrology
      12 ratings
      6 mi
      5530 Wisconsin Ave Ste 914 Chevy Chase, MD 20815
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Abdul Wahab, MD

      Nephrology
      4 ratings
      7 mi
      6400 Arlington Blvd Ste 940 Falls Church, VA 22042
    • Dr. Kathryn Ratanavanich, DO

      Nephrology
      1 rating
      2.9 mi
      106 Irving St Nw Ste 418 Washington, DC 20010
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Jeremy Marcus, MD

      Nephrology
      7 ratings
      1.2 mi
      730 24th St NW Ste 17 Washington, DC 20037
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Bruce Lessin, MD

      Nephrology
      13 ratings
      8.6 mi
      1313 Dolley Madison Blvd Ste 207 Mc Lean, VA 22101
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Bala Subramanian, MD

      Nephrology
      4 ratings
      6.6 mi
      4141 Duke St Ste A Alexandria, VA 22304
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Kinjal Patel, MD

      Nephrology
      2 ratings
      5.1 mi
      1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 215 Arlington, VA 22205
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Muralidharan Jagadeesan, MD

      Nephrology
      1 rating
      1.2 mi
      2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20037
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Jagdeep Obhrai, MD

      Nephrology
      1 rating
      1.2 mi
      730 24th St NW Ste 17 Washington, DC 20037
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Ehsan Nobakht Haghighi, MD

      Nephrology
      1 rating
      1.2 mi
      2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20037
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Violet Habwe, MD

      Nephrology
      1 rating
      1.2 mi
      730 24th St NW Ste 17 Washington, DC 20037
    • Dr. Nana Nikoi, MD

      Nephrology
      2 ratings
      1.6 mi
      700 2nd St NE Washington, DC 20002
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Thomas Rakowski, MD

      Nephrology
      3 ratings
      5.1 mi
      1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 215 Arlington, VA 22205
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. David Yoo, MD

      Nephrology
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      1.4 mi
      6900 Georgia Ave Washington, DC 20037
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Rhonda King, MD

      Nephrology
      1 rating
      8.2 mi
      6510 Kenilworth Ave Ste 1400 Riverdale, MD 20737
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Scott Cohen, MD

      Nephrology
      1 rating
      1.2 mi
      2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20037
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Judith Veis, MD

      Nephrology
      6 ratings
      2.8 mi
      110 Irving St Nw Rm 2a-70 Washington, DC 20010
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Iliana Cardona Orellana, MD

      Nephrology
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      2.8 mi
      110 Irving St NW Washington, DC 20010
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Constance Mere, MD

      Nephrology
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      1.9 mi
      2041 Georgia Ave Nw Ste 5100 Washington, DC 20060
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Anirban Ganguli, MD

      Nephrology
      1 rating
      2.8 mi
      110 Irving St NW Washington, DC 20010
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Pouneh Nouri, MD

      Nephrology
      1 rating
      6.6 mi
      3001 Hospital Dr Cheverly, MD 20785
    • Dr. Kevin Griffiths, MD

      Nephrology
      4 ratings
      2.9 mi
      106 Irving St Nw Ste 2500 Washington, DC 20010
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Aysha Farooqi, MD

      Nephrology
      3 ratings
      5.2 mi
      1625 N George Mason Dr Arlington, VA 22205
    • Dr. Doris Pablo-Bustos, MD

      Nephrology
      1 rating
      4.3 mi
      1140 Varnum St Ne Ste 105 Washington, DC 20017
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Mark Aarons, MD

      Nephrology
      Leave a review
      5.2 mi
      1625 N George Mason Dr Ste 425 Arlington, VA 22205
    • Dr. Maytee Boonyapredee, MD

      Nephrology
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      1.4 mi
      110 Irving St Nw BALTIMORE, DC 20010
    • Dr. Basit Javaid, MD

      Transplant Surgery
      3 ratings
      2.7 mi
      3800 Reservoir Rd NW Washington, DC 20007
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
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