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263 Results for Nephrology near Chicago, IL

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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 263 specialists practicing Nephrology in Chicago, IL with an overall average rating of 4.5 stars. There are 133 hospitals near Chicago, IL with affiliated Nephrology specialists, including Northwestern Memorial Hospital, AMITA Health Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center Chicago and Rush University Medical Center.

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    Dr. Sook Park, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology
    This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
    676 N Saint Clair St Fl 19Chicago, IL 60611
    1.3 mi
    • Offers Telehealth
    (312) 574-3157
    Dr. Park
    On staff atNorthwestern Memorial Hospital.Call: (312) 702-0628
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    Dr. Richard Gargiulo, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology
    This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
    676 N St Clair St, Arkes Pavilion 19th FloorChicago, IL 60611
    1.4 mi
    • Offers Telehealth
    (312) 574-3157
    Dr. Gargiulo
    On staff atNorthwestern Memorial Hospital.Call: (312) 702-0628
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    Dr. Eudora Eng, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars, with 2 ratings
    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 18-250Chicago, IL 60611
    1.3 mi
    • Offers Telehealth
    • Employs friendly staff
    (312) 574-3157
    Dr. Eng
    On staff atNorthwestern Memorial Hospital.Call: (312) 702-0628
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  • Dr. Lo-Ku Chiang, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology & Hypertension
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 3 ratings
    210 S Desplaines StChicago, IL 60661
    1.0 mi
    • Offers Telehealth
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    Dr. Chiang

  • Dr. Chirag Patel, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology & Hypertension
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 6 ratings
    210 S Desplaines StChicago, IL 60661
    1.0 mi
    • Offers Telehealth
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    Dr. Patel
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  • Dr. Edgar Lerma, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology & Hypertension
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 4 ratings
    210 S Desplaines StChicago, IL 60661
    1.0 mi
    • Offers Telehealth
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    Dr. Lerma

  • Dr. Mohammad Mataria, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 1 rating
    8058 S Western AveChicago, IL 60620
    9.4 mi
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    • Low wait times
    Dr. Mataria

  • Dr. George Naratadam, DO

    Specialty: Nephrology
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 11 ratings
    1 Erie CtOak Park, IL 60302
    7.8 mi
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    • Explains conditions well
    Dr. Naratadam

  • Dr. Sejal Patel, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology & Hypertension
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 5 ratings
    210 S Desplaines StChicago, IL 60661
    1.0 mi
    • Offers Telehealth
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    Dr. Patel

  • Dr. Sreedevi Chittineni, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology & Hypertension
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 2 ratings
    210 S Desplaines StChicago, IL 60661
    1.0 mi
    • Offers Telehealth
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    Dr. Chittineni

  • Dr. Eduardo Cremer, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology & Hypertension
    Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars, with 8 ratings
    557 W Polk StChicago, IL 60607
    0.9 mi
    • Offers Telehealth
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    Dr. Cremer

  • Dr. Daniel Kniaz, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology & Hypertension
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 3 ratings
    210 S Desplaines StChicago, IL 60661
    1.0 mi
    • Offers Telehealth
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    Dr. Kniaz

  • Dr. David Kracker, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 12 ratings
    1 Erie CtOak Park, IL 60302
    7.8 mi
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    • Explains conditions well
    (708) 406-2883
    Dr. Kracker
    On staff atRush Oak Park Hospital.

  • Dr. Richard Hong, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology & Hypertension
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 2 ratings
    210 S Desplaines StChicago, IL 60661
    1.0 mi
    • Offers Telehealth
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    Dr. Hong

  • Dr. Harold Bregman, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology & Hypertension
    Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars, with 6 ratings
    210 S Desplaines StChicago, IL 60661
    1.0 mi
    • Offers Telehealth
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    Dr. Bregman

  • Dr. Mohamed Salem, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars, with 3 ratings
    557 W Polk StChicago, IL 60607
    0.9 mi
    • Offers Telehealth
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    Dr. Salem

  • Dr. Pierre Renaud Blemur, Jr, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology
    Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars, with 4 ratings
    710 N Fairbanks Ct, Olson Pavilion Ste 4-500Chicago, IL 60611
    1.4 mi
    • Employs friendly staff
    • Explains conditions well
    • Patients found trustworthy
    (312) 574-3157
    Dr. Blemur, Jr
    On staff atNorthwestern Memorial Hospital.

  • Dr. Wadah Atassi, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 6 ratings
    2701 W 68 St Professional Pavillion # 4sChicago, IL 60629
    4.4 mi
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    • Explains conditions well
    Dr. Atassi

  • Dr. Satya Ahuja, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology & Hypertension
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 4 ratings
    210 S Desplaines StChicago, IL 60661
    1.0 mi
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    • Explains conditions well
    Dr. Ahuja

  • Dr. Matthew Andersen, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 19 ratings
    6948 W Windsor AveBerwyn, IL 60402
    8.9 mi
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    • Explains conditions well
    (312) 620-1297
    Dr. Andersen
    On staff atRush University Medical Center.

  • Dr. Vikram Aggarwal, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology
    This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 18-200Chicago, IL 60611
    1.3 mi
    • Offers Telehealth
    (312) 574-3157
    Dr. Aggarwal
    On staff atNorthwestern Memorial Hospital.

  • Dr. Haresh Muni, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology & Hypertension
    Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars, with 3 ratings
    2838 N Kimball AveChicago, IL 60618
    6.0 mi
    • Offers Telehealth
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    Dr. Muni

  • Dr. Rajiv Gandhi, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 11 ratings
    6948 W Windsor AveBerwyn, IL 60402
    8.9 mi
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    • Explains conditions well
    Dr. Gandhi

  • Dr. Jim Yao, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 9 ratings
    210 S Desplaines StChicago, IL 60661
    1.0 mi
    • Offers Telehealth
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    Dr. Yao

  • Dr. Paul Crawford, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology & Hypertension
    Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars, with 3 ratings
    210 S Desplaines StChicago, IL 60661
    1.0 mi
    • Offers Telehealth
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    Dr. Crawford

  • Dr. Khaleel Sayeed, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 10 ratings
    2222 W Division St Ste 260Chicago, IL 60622
    3.6 mi
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    • Explains conditions well
    Dr. Sayeed

  • Dr. Paru Kathpalia, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 1 rating
    1101 S Canal StChicago, IL 60607
    0.9 mi
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    • Explains conditions well
    Dr. Kathpalia

  • Dr. Juan Ruiz, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 8 ratings
    6827 Stanley AveBerwyn, IL 60402
    9.2 mi
    • Offers Telehealth
    Dr. Ruiz

  • Dr. Mark Leischner, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology & Hypertension
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 5 ratings
    2913 N Commonwealth Ave Fl 5Chicago, IL 60657
    4.1 mi
    • Offers Telehealth
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    Dr. Leischner

  • Dr. Clark McClurkin, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology & Hypertension
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 4 ratings
    210 S Desplaines StChicago, IL 60661
    1.0 mi
    • Offers Telehealth
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    Dr. McClurkin

  • Dr. Bing Ho, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 1 rating
    676 N St Clair St, Arkes Pavilion 19th FloorChicago, IL 60611
    1.4 mi
    • Offers Telehealth
    • Employs friendly staff
    • Explains conditions well
    (312) 574-3157
    Dr. Ho
    On staff atNorthwestern Memorial Hospital.

  • Dr. Ashwin Shetty, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology & Renal Medicine
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 2 ratings
    2222 W Division St Ste 260Chicago, IL 60622
    3.6 mi
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    • Low wait times
    Dr. Shetty

  • Dr. Aneesha Shetty, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 1 rating
    676 N St Clair St, Arkes Pavilion 19th FloorChicago, IL 60611
    1.4 mi
    • Offers Telehealth
    • Explains conditions well
    • Patients found trustworthy
    Dr. Shetty

  • Dr. Akansha Agrawal, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 1 rating
    676 N Saint Clair StChicago, IL 60611
    1.3 mi
    • Explains conditions well
    (312) 574-3157
    Dr. Agrawal
    On staff atNorthwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.

  • Dr. Maria Khan, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology & Hypertension
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 7 ratings
    210 S Desplaines StChicago, IL 60661
    1.0 mi
    • Offers Telehealth
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    Dr. Khan

  • Dr. Shikha Wadhwani, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 1 rating
    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 18-250Chicago, IL 60611
    1.3 mi
    • Offers Telehealth
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    (312) 574-3157
    Dr. Wadhwani
    On staff atNorthwestern Memorial Hospital.

  • Dr. James Paparello, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 1 rating
    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 18-250Chicago, IL 60611
    1.3 mi
    • Offers Telehealth
    • Employs friendly staff
    • Low wait times
    (312) 574-3157
    Dr. Paparello
    On staff atNorthwestern Memorial Hospital.

  • Dr. Shubhada Ahya, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 1 rating
    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 18-250Chicago, IL 60611
    1.3 mi
    • Offers Telehealth
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    (312) 574-3157
    Dr. Ahya
    On staff atNorthwestern Memorial Hospital.

  • Dr. Aleksandra Gmurczyk, MD

    Specialty: Nephrology
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars, with 1 rating
    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 18-250Chicago, IL 60611
    1.3 mi
    • Offers Telehealth
    • Easy scheduling
    • Employs friendly staff
    (312) 574-3157
    Dr. Gmurczyk
    On staff atNorthwestern Memorial Hospital.

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