140 Nephrologists Found in Merrick, NY

We found 140 Nephrologists available in Merrick, NY with an average 4 stars across 945 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 80 Nephrologists listed are accepting new patients and 77 accept Medicare.

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Dr. Faisal Hamid, MD

Nephrology
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Valley Stream, NY
Dr. Faisal Hamid, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Valley Stream, NY, with another office in Valley Stream, NY. She has 18 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Naveed N. Masani, MD

Nephrology
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Mineola, NY
"My husband has been a patient of Dr Masani's since 2015. To us, it feels as though this caring man has been on call 24 hours a day." View Profile

Dr. Minesh Khatri, MD

Nephrology
19 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Mineola, NY
Dr. Minesh Khatri, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Mineola, NY. He has 19 years of experience. His specialties include Nephrology, Nephrologist. View Profile

Dr. Nobuyuki Miyawaki, MD

Nephrology
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Mineola, NY
"Such a kind man. I highly recommend him." View Profile

Dr. Manju M. Chandra, MD

Nephrology
58 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Garden City, NY
"Dr. Chandra saw my Son after being admitted via the Emergency Department Of Winthrop. He had suffered from some seizures and had axute kidney injury." View Profile

Dr. Dilys Audrey Whyte, MD

Nephrology
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Bethpage, NY5.6 mi
"been a patient for almost 2 years. shes awesome and so easy to connect with" View Profile

Dr. John K. Maesaka, MD

Nephrology
65 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Mineola, NY
"I worked with Dr. Maesake when I was a high school student doing nephrology research. I was fortunate to be around someone like him." View Profile

Dr. Jim N Hilepo, MD

Nephrology
34 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Hyde Park, NY9.7 mi
Dr. Jim N Hilepo, MD is a health care provider primarily located in New Hyde Park, NY, with other offices in New Hyde Park, NY and New Hyde Park, NY. View Profile

Dr. Steve Wolf Rucker, MD

Nephrology
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Hyde Park, NY9.7 mi
"Terrific!" View Profile

Dr Jack Myron Rubenstein

Nephrology
50 years exp
East Meadow, NY4.0 mi
"Dr. Rubinstein is the best or one of the best personal physicians I know. He is flexible, knowledgeable and very thorough." View Profile

Dr. Sunil George, MD

Nephrology
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Wantagh, NY2.2 mi
Dr. Sunil George, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Wantagh, NY, with another office in Wantagh, NY. He has 21 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Abrar Husain, DO

Nephrology
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Hyde Park, NY8.9 mi
"Dr.Hussain is outstanding, caring, knowledgeable. He treated me for sepsis during height of Covid pandemic last spring & was part of team who pulled me through." View Profile

Dr. Steven L Bourla, MD

Internal Medicine
51 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Plainview, NY8.1 mi
"Dr. Bourla is an excellent and caring physician. He always has plenty of time to answer questons and is able to explain things in an easily understandable manner." View Profile

Dr. Robert R Purvin, DO

Internal Medicine
35 years exp
Accepting New Patients
East Meadow, NY3.5 mi
Dr. Robert R Purvin, DO is a health care provider primarily located in East Meadow, NY, with another office in East Meadow, NY. He has 35 years of experience. View Profile

Dr Marius Leon Pessah

Internal Medicine
55 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Hyde Park, NY8.9 mi
"I have been seeing Dr Pessah since he first started his profession. What a caring Doctor. I worked at LIJ for many years and have always put my life in his hands." View Profile

Dr. Howard O. Kerpen, MD

Nephrology
54 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Hyde Park, NY8.9 mi
"Could not ask for more from a doctor. If you are nervous about your visit, he addresses your concerns with patience and kindness. Is very knowledgeable." View Profile

Dr. Jamil Ahmed

Nephrology
36 years exp
Oceanside, NY4.3 mi
"I am 69 years old, and have an awful lot of experience with the medical profession; much of which has been truly "awful"." View Profile

Dr. Gerard J Tepedino, MD

Nephrology
26 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Hyde Park, NY8.9 mi
"Dr.Tepedino is caring and knowledgeable and has deep concern for his patients." View Profile

Dr. Norma Lee Wenger, MD

Nephrology
53 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Bellmore, NY1.2 mi
"I’ve been going to Dr. Wenger for many years . She was referred to me by a friend who went to her group and praised them all highly." View Profile

Dr. Douglas S Lax, DO

Nephrology
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Oceanside, NY4.3 mi
"Dr. Lax is very thorough, listens to his patients and has excellent bedside manner." View Profile

Dr. Gregory Philip Dilimetin, MD

Nephrology
40 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Bellmore, NY1.2 mi
"Dr Dilimetin was a great help to me." View Profile

Dr. Tejas Vasantbhai Patel, MD

Nephrology
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Hyde Park, NY9.7 mi
"Great doctor! Friendly, takes time explaining medical diagnosis and plan. Wonderful follow up and care." View Profile

Dr. John Michael Ioannou, MD

Nephrology
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Oceanside, NY4.3 mi
"He is an excellent doctor. He is knowledgeable, patient and responsive." View Profile

Dr. Harold Lee Thies, MD

Internal Medicine
49 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Hyde Park, NY8.9 mi
"Great doctor, came in early to see my husband secretary Theresa was also very caring." View Profile

Dr. Kelly Catherine Gordon-Dubs, MD

Nephrology
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Bellmore, NY1.2 mi
Dr. Kelly Catherine Gordon-Dubs, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Bellmore, NY, with another office in Oceanside, NY. She has 24 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Shahana Khan, MD

Pediatrics
39 years exp
Accepting New Patients
North Bellmore, NY1.1 mi
"My children have been seeing Dr. Khan for many years." View Profile

Dr. Tapan Mehta, MD

Nephrology
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Mineola, NY
Dr. Tapan Mehta, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Mineola, NY. He has 24 years of experience. His specialties include Nephrology, Nephrologist. View Profile

Dr. Ralph Carmine Caselnova, MD

Nephrology
Accepting New Patients
Bellmore, NY1.2 mi
"Kind, caring, compassionate and knowledgeable doctor! Would recommend him to anyone!" View Profile

Dr. Vinita Sehgal, MD

Transplant Surgery
36 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hewlett, NY7.7 mi
"I have been attending her office over a year and I found her amazing, one of the best doctors I ever have." View Profile

Dr. Kumail Merchant, MD

Nephrology
11 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Garden City, NY
Dr. Kumail Merchant, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Garden City, NY. He has 11 years of experience. His specialties include Nephrology, Nephrologist. View Profile

Dr. Ishita Bansal, MD

Nephrology
15 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Mineola, NY
Dr. Ishita Bansal, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Mineola, NY. She has 15 years of experience. Her specialties include Nephrology, Nephrologist. View Profile

Dr. John Manning Carson, MD

Nephrology
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Mineola, NY
Dr. John Manning Carson, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Mineola, NY. He has 18 years of experience. His specialties include Nephrology, Nephrologist. View Profile

Dr. Rishi Mamtani, DO

Nephrology
Accepting New Patients
Mineola, NY
Dr. Rishi Mamtani, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Mineola, NY. His specialties include Nephrology, Nephrologist. View Profile

Dr. Stephen Yang, MD

Nephrology
14 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Mineola, NY
Dr. Stephen Yang, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Mineola, NY. He has 14 years of experience. His specialties include Nephrology, Nephrologist. View Profile

Dr. John Mihaltses, DO

Nephrology
12 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Mineola, NY
Dr. John Mihaltses, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Mineola, NY. He has 12 years of experience. His specialties include Nephrology, Nephrologist. View Profile

Dr. Eduard Bover, DO

Nephrology
25 years exp
Rockville Centre, NY4.4 mi
"Dr. Bover has been treating me for 12 years. He exudes a quiet confidence that easily keeps a patient at ease while meeting with him." View Profile

Dr. Louis Dale Swartz, MD

Nephrology
38 years exp
Oceanside, NY4.3 mi
"one of the most competent and compassionate doctors we have visited in a very long time. It was a pleasure waiting in the waiting room as well." View Profile

Dr. David Jonah Mykoff, MD

Internal Medicine
74 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Hyde Park, NY9.4 mi
Dr. David Jonah Mykoff, MD is a health care provider primarily located in New Hyde Park, NY, with other offices in New Hyde Park, NY and Manhasset, NY(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Rehana Arjumand Zaman, MD

Nephrology
47 years exp
Accepting New Patients
East Meadow, NY4.0 mi
"Dr Zaman is not only an excellent internist clinically she is also one of the most passionate and caring MDs I have ever known. I say this as a patient and as a physician." View Profile

Dr. Tazleem Shazad Khan, MD

Nephrology
15 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Bethpage, NY5.5 mi
Dr. Tazleem Shazad Khan, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Bethpage, NY, with another office in Bethpage, NY. He has 15 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Christine B Sethna, MD

Nephrology
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
New Hyde Park, NY9.8 mi
Dr. Christine B Sethna, MD is a health care provider primarily located in New Hyde Park, NY. She has 24 years of experience. Her specialties include Nephrology, Nephrologist. View Profile

Dr. Victor Chang, MD

Nephrology
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Bethpage, NY5.5 mi
Dr. Victor Chang, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Bethpage, NY, with other offices in West Islip, NY and Bethpage, NY. He has 23 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Micky J Chun, MD

Nephrology
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Oceanside, NY4.3 mi
"Dr. Chun is a very nice doctor that listens and answers all questions." View Profile

Dr. Adam Neil Criss, DO

Nephrology
29 years exp
New Hyde Park, NY9.6 mi
"Dr. Criss is, by far, the most knowledgeable, patient and compassionate physician I have ever seen." View Profile

Dr Michael David Gitman

Nephrology
31 years exp
New Hyde Park, NY8.4 mi
"It isn’t often that you have a noted caring and kindhearted physician who truly dedicates not only his expertise but patience and time as well. Dr. Gitman is exceptional!!" View Profile

Dr. Richard Lawrence Barnett, MD

Nephrology
47 years exp
New Hyde Park, NY8.4 mi
"Been seeing Dr. Barnett my ENTIRE life. I'm almost 21 now, and never could ever use a different dentist ever again in my life." View Profile

Dr. Vincent Steven Avila, MD

Nephrology
41 years exp
Mineola, NY6.8 mi
"I have know and have been a patient of Dr. Avila for OVER 20 YEARS! He has been my Nephrologist for all those years....." View Profile

Dr. Arkadiy Pinkhasov, MD

Nephrology
19 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Freeport, NY2.1 mi
Dr. Arkadiy Pinkhasov, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Freeport, NY, with other offices in Oceanside, NY and Rockville Centre, NY. He has 19 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Lawrence M Kleinman, MD

Nephrology
54 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rockville Centre, NY5.0 mi
Dr. Lawrence M Kleinman, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Rockville Centre, NY. He has 54 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Brian L Erlich, DO

Nephrology
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Oceanside, NY4.3 mi
"doctor with lots of patience." View Profile

Dr. Jeffrey Ezra Haller, MD

Nephrology
31 years exp
New Hyde Park, NY9.6 mi
Dr. Jeffrey Ezra Haller, MD is a health care provider primarily located in New Hyde Park, NY. He has 31 years of experience. His specialties include Nephrology, Nephrologist. View Profile

Dr. Christopher Caputo, MD

Nephrology
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Mineola, NY6.8 mi
"Since I am a nervous type person and orignaly scheduled to see a different Dr. I was very happy after it was all over." View Profile

Dr. Yezina Nigatu, MD

Nephrology
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Hewlett, NY7.7 mi
Dr. Yezina Nigatu, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Hewlett, NY, with other offices in Greenlawn, NY and Astoria, NY(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Mohsen Pahlavan, MD

Nephrology
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Rockville Centre, NY4.4 mi
Dr. Mohsen Pahlavan, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Rockville Centre, NY, with other offices in West Islip, NY and Rockville Centre, NY(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Peck Po-Hsiung Hsu, MD

Internal Medicine
65 years exp
Bethpage, NY5.9 mi
"He is amazing." View Profile

Dr. Paul Friedmann, MD

Nephrology
44 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Oceanside, NY4.3 mi
Dr. Paul Friedmann, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Oceanside, NY, with other offices in Rockville Centre, NY and Oceanside, NY. He has 44 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Mario Marotta, MD

Nephrology
30 years exp
Mineola, NY6.8 mi
"DR MAROTTA IS A EXCELLENT DR. HE CARES ABOUT HIS PATIENTS, EXPLAINS DIAGNOSIS, RETURNS CALLS QUICKLY AND DOES NOT RUSH HIS PATIENTS." View Profile

Dr. Stafford Desmond John, MD

Nephrology
38 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Valley Stream, NY7.0 mi
Dr. Stafford Desmond John, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Valley Stream, NY, with other offices in Jamaica, NY and Jamaica, NY(and 7 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Nigel Verasami, MD

Nephrology
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Levittown, NY4.9 mi
Dr. Nigel Verasami, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Levittown, NY, with other offices in Levittown, NY and Flushing, NY. He has 22 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Adel Gorgy, MD

Internal Medicine
Baldwin, NY4.0 mi
Dr. Adel Gorgy, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Baldwin, NY. Their specialties include Nephrology, Internal Medicine. 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 Merrick 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 Merrick 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 Merrick who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Nephrologists providing telehealth services in Merrick. 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 Merrick?
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 Merrick?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Merrick. 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 Merrick have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Merrick. This helps you find a Nephrologist that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Nephrologists in Merrick 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 Merrick with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Nephrologists in Merrick. 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 Merrick?
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 Merrick 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 Merrick 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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