246 Nephrologists Found in Santa Monica, CA

We found 246 Nephrologists available in Santa Monica, CA with an average 4 stars across 1,486 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 130 Nephrologists listed are accepting new patients and 112 accept Medicare.

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Dr. David Lee Hartenbower, MD

Nephrology
61 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"Sadly, Dr. Hartenbower has retired, but he was unquestionably one of the best members of his profession I have ever encountered." View Profile

Dr. Michael Robert Block, MD

Nephrology
55 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Michael Robert Block, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with another office in Santa Monica, CA. He has 55 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Gabriel Michael Danovitch, MD

Nephrology
58 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Gabriel Michael Danovitch, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Los Angeles, CA. View Profile

Dr. Reza Khorsan, MD

Nephrology
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"I trust him with my life" View Profile

Dr. Katherine Wesseling Perry, MD

Nephrology
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"Easy to get a hold of when you need her. She is very kind and good with kids." View Profile

Dr. Alfred John Pennisi, MD

Pediatrics
56 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Alfred John Pennisi, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Santa Monica, CA. View Profile

Dr. Earl Mark Gordon, MD

Internal Medicine
50 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"Dr Gordon is the best Dr I ever had and I’ve been doing the Dr thing for over 40 years." View Profile

Dr. Ora Yadin, MD

Nephrology
46 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"I met Dr. Yadin when I was 11 years old, while being diagnosed with MPGN type 2. I’ll be 31 come April of this year." View Profile

Dr. Roberta Jeanne Smith, MD

Internal Medicine
58 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Roberta Jeanne Smith, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with another office in Santa Monica, CA. She has 58 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Nasimeh Yazdani, MD

Nephrology
23 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Nasimeh Yazdani, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Santa Monica, CA and Santa Monica, CA. View Profile

Dr. Mohammad Kamgar, MD

Nephrology
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"Dr. Kamgar is a very attentive, caring doctor. I much appreciate his care. I am so glad I was able to find such a fine physician." View Profile

Dr. Eric Hingyuk Yan, MD

Nephrology
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"I want to thank Dr. Yan for saving my life." View Profile

Dr. Spencer Robert Adams, MD

Nephrology
24 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"When other doctors turned theirbacks on accepting care for myaged mother, Dr. Spencer Adamswas the one doctor who did accept care ofmy mom during her hospitalization..." View Profile

Dr. Ira Benzion Kurtz, MD

Nephrology
49 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"I highly recommend Dr. Kurtz. He is extremely knowledgable and personable. He can think "outside the box"." View Profile

Dr. Mark Nachman, MD

Nephrology
Santa Monica, CA0.8 mi
"Kind, caring and very thorough. I am 77 years old and have never had the kind of treatment where I feel that I am the only patient he has." View Profile

Dr. Anjay Rastogi, MD

Nephrology
33 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"Dr. Rastogi, in my point of view, is at the top of the very best in his field. He saved my life and my lifestyle." View Profile

Dr. James Mcdonald Wilson, MD

Nephrology
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"He is the best doctor you will ever have!! He is so positive and supportive!!" View Profile

Dr. Frederick Jalal Karubian, MD

Internal Medicine
43 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"Great doctor!...very smart..very personable" View Profile

Dr. Patricia Liu Weng, MD

Nephrology
25 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
"courteous, punctual, good bedside manner" View Profile

Dr. Payman Vahedifar, MD

Nephrology
32 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.9 mi
"I’ve been taking my father in law to Dr. Vahedifar for years. He is truly amazing and his bedside manners are one of a kind." View Profile

Dr. Morris Tobias Grabie, MD

Internal Medicine
54 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Morris Tobias Grabie, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Santa Monica, CA and Santa Monica, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Ronald Kent Nudelman, MD

Nephrology
50 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.9 mi
"Dr. Nudelman has been my primary care doctor for a while now. I honestly don't know what I would do without both the BEST DOCTOR EVER and the AMAZING JUDY." View Profile

Dr. Isidro Benjamin Salusky, MD

Nephrology
55 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Isidro Benjamin Salusky, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA. He has 55 years of experience. His specialties include Nephrology, Pediatrics. View Profile

Dr. Tariq Shah, MD

Nephrology
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA
Dr. Tariq Shah, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA. His specialties include Nephrology, Nephrologist. View Profile

Dr. Fawad Uz Zafar-Khan, MD

Nephrology
41 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Fawad Uz Zafar-Khan, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Santa Monica, CA and Santa Monica, CA. View Profile

Dr. Mrinalini Sarkar, MD

Nephrology
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Mrinalini Sarkar, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Richard W Lee, MD

Nephrology
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.5 mi
Dr. Richard W Lee, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Paramount, CA and Paramount, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Hamid Reza Hajmomenian, MD

Internal Medicine
36 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Hamid Reza Hajmomenian, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Santa Monica, CA and Santa Monica, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Joseph Michel Kahwaji, MD

Nephrology
24 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Joseph Michel Kahwaji, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Mohammad Hasan Malekzadeh, MD

Nephrology
62 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Mohammad Hasan Malekzadeh, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Sylmar, CA and Los Angeles, CA. View Profile

Dr. Sarah Caroline Kim, MD

Nephrology
16 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Sarah Caroline Kim, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with another office in Santa Monica, CA. She has 16 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Despina Ghaby Kayichian, MD

Nephrology
39 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA1.2 mi
Dr. Despina Ghaby Kayichian, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Glendale, CA and Glendale, CA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Farid Arman

Internal Medicine
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Farid Arman is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Bronx, NY and Los Angeles, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Ying Hui Luu, MD

Internal Medicine
12 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Ying Hui Luu, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Santa Monica, CA and Santa Monica, CA(and 10 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Brian Yim Young, MD

Nephrology
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Brian Yim Young, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Sacramento, CA and Santa Monica, CA. He has 24 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Rachana Srivastava, MD

Nephrology
25 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Rachana Srivastava, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Santa Monica, CA and Los Angeles, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Phuonghchi Thi Pham, MD

Nephrology
35 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Phuonghchi Thi Pham, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with another office in Santa Monica, CA. She has 35 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Martin Irving Kaye

Pediatrics
65 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Martin Irving Kaye is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA. He has 65 years of experience. His specialties include Nephrology, Pediatrics. View Profile

Dr. Harpreet Singh Sidhu, MD

Nephrology
11 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Harpreet Singh Sidhu, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Torrance, CA and Torrance, CA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Meghan Haley Pearl, MD

Nephrology
16 years exp
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Meghan Haley Pearl, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with another office in Santa Monica, CA. She has 16 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Ray Reza Goshtaseb

Nephrology
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Santa Monica, CA0.6 mi
Dr. Ray Reza Goshtaseb is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with other offices in Orange, CA and Santa Monica, CA(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Lia D Gedamu

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
SANTA MONICA, CA1.0 mi
Dr. Lia D Gedamu is a health care provider primarily located in SANTA MONICA, CA, with another office in Long Beach, CA. Her specialties include Nephrology, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Dr. Jeffrey Alan Kraut, MD

Nephrology
54 years exp
Santa Monica, CA1.1 mi
Dr. Jeffrey Alan Kraut, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Santa Monica, CA, with another office in Santa Monica, CA. He has 54 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Robert Philip Waldman, MD

Nephrology
48 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Marina del Rey, CA
Dr. Robert Philip Waldman, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Marina del Rey, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Inglewood, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Larry Froch, MD

Nephrology
1 Award
36 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Los Angeles, CA7.7 mi
"Dr. Froch is a wonderful doctor. He listens and explains everything so you understand what's going on and your options." View Profile

Dr. Theresa N Henke, MD

Nephrology
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Los Angeles, CA7.7 mi
"Great Experience" View Profile

Dr. Reiad Y Najjar, MD

Nephrology
1 Award
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
West Hollywood, CA6.9 mi
"All good" View Profile

Dr. Stuart Friedman, MD

Nephrology
1 Award
50 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Los Angeles, CA7.7 mi
"Dr Friedman is been my Dr for more the 20 years. Dr Friedman is vey caring and I trust his advice. Espy has always been awesome." View Profile

Dr. Michael Marvin Levine, MD

Internal Medicine
48 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Beverly Hills, CA6.8 mi
"Dr. Levine is an excellent diagnostician." View Profile

Dr. Helder De Paiva, MD

Nephrology
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Marina Del Rey, CA3.6 mi
"I met this doctor while in the hospital and he began treating me for a low potassium problem I have had for years." View Profile

Dr. Alice Peng, MD

Nephrology
1 Award
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
West Hollywood, CA6.9 mi
"We loved Dr. Peng - very knowledgeable, thorough in her exam, and explained her observations and treatment plans completely." View Profile

Dr. Edgar Patricio Toscano, MD

Nephrology
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Los Angeles, CA3.9 mi
Dr. Edgar Patricio Toscano, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and North Hollywood, CA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Nima Sahami, MD

Nephrology
1 Award
9 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Los Angeles, CA7.7 mi

Dr. Firooz Pak, MD

Nephrology
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Marina Del Rey, CA3.6 mi
Dr. Firooz Pak, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Marina Del Rey, CA, with other offices in Marina Del Rey, CA and Los Angeles, CA(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Edmund Huang, MD

Nephrology
1 Award
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
West Hollywood, CA6.9 mi
"Great experience!!!" View Profile

Dr. Michael Warren Todd Shwayder, MD

Nephrology
50 years exp
Los Angeles, CA6.5 mi
Dr. Michael Warren Todd Shwayder, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA. He has 50 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Keith Loss Klein, MD

Nephrology
55 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Marina Del Rey, CA3.6 mi
"Dr Klein is undoubtedly the kindest, most compassionate and, more importantly, knowledgeable nephrologist for whom our family could have ever wished." View Profile

Dr. Behnoud Beroukhim, MD

Nephrology
1 Award
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Los Angeles, CA7.7 mi
"Dr. Beroukhim is excellent. Very happy to have him caring for me." View Profile

Dr. Mike Khosrow Mirahmadi, MD

Nephrology
61 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Los Angeles, CA4.3 mi
Dr. Mike Khosrow Mirahmadi, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with other offices in Los Angeles, CA and Los Angeles, CA. View Profile

Dr. Susanne B Nicholas, MD

Nephrology
37 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Los Angeles, CA3.9 mi
Dr. Susanne B Nicholas, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Los Angeles, CA, with another office in Los Angeles, CA. She has 37 years of experience. View Profile

What is a Nephrologist and How Can They Help You?

A nephrologist specializes in kidney disease and renal function disorders. These physicians manage electrolyte imbalances, hypertension related to kidney dysfunction, and patients requiring dialysis or transplantation.

Nephrologists complete medical school, a three-year internal medicine residency, and a two- to three-year nephrology fellowship covering renal physiology, dialysis management, transplantation, and electrolyte disorders.

A Nephrologist's responsibilities include:

  • Focuses on renal function, urinary tract, and fluid-electrolyte homeostasis
  • Conducts kidney-focused assessments, orders specialized renal studies, analyzes kidney tissue samples, supervises dialysis treatments
  • Manages progressive kidney disease, acute renal failure, nephrolithiasis, glomerular diseases, and electrolyte abnormalities
  • Employs pharmacotherapy, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, renal transplant oversight, and nutritional management
  • Known as: renal specialist, kidney physician, MD, DO

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for a Nephrologist in Santa Monica who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Nephrologists in Santa Monica who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Nephrologists in Santa Monica who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Nephrologists providing telehealth services in Santa Monica. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Nephrologists in Santa Monica?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Nephrologists, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a Nephrologist in Santa Monica?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Santa Monica. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Nephrologists in Santa Monica have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Santa Monica. This helps you find a Nephrologist that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Nephrologists in Santa Monica without calling?
Search for Nephrologists who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate a Nephrologist in Santa Monica with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Nephrologists in Santa Monica. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with a Nephrologist in Santa Monica?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Nephrologist.
How can I locate a Nephrologist in Santa Monica who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Nephrologists. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for a Nephrologist in Santa Monica who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Nephrologists practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Nephrologists who work there.

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