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18 Nephrologists Found in Franklin, TN

We found 18 Nephrologists available in Franklin, TN with an average 4 stars across 58 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 7 Nephrologists listed are accepting new patients and 9 accept Medicare.

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Dr. Jennifer Maria Santana De Los Santos, MD

Internal Medicine
3.8
22 ratings
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Franklin, TN2.8 mi
"Dr. Santana is a one in a million provider. She is very knowledgeable, compassionate, great teacher, with superb bed side manor." View Profile
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Dr. James Christopher Wilbeck, MD

Nephrology
4.3
13 ratings
22 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Franklin, TN2.8 mi
Dr. James Christopher Wilbeck, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Franklin, TN, with other offices in Franklin, TN and Hopkinsville, KY(and 4 other locations). View Profile
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Dr. Kevin Lee Cox, MD

Nephrology
5
2 ratings
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Franklin, TN2.8 mi
"Dr. Cox has worked with me and has great knowledge to minister to the whole person..I trust him!" View Profile
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Dr. Clyde Morris Pence, MD

Nephrology
3.7
3 ratings
53 years exp
Franklin, TN2.8 mi
"Dr. Pence takes the time to listen to his patients, and he explains everything about your medical diagnosis and his plans for treatment." View Profile
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Dr. Jeffrey L Hymes, MD

Nephrology
5
1 rating
49 years exp
Franklin, TN2.8 mi
Dr. Jeffrey L Hymes, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Franklin, TN, with other offices in Franklin, TN and Nashville, TN. He has 49 years of experience. View Profile
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Dr. Nassif Azzi, MD

Nephrology
0 ratings
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Franklin, TN2.8 mi
Dr. Nassif Azzi, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Franklin, TN, with other offices in Franklin, TN and Hermitage, TN(and 5 other locations). View Profile
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Dr. Roberto Manuel Medina

Nephrology
3.7
3 ratings
39 years exp
Franklin, TN2.8 mi
Dr. Roberto Manuel Medina is a health care provider primarily located in Franklin, TN, with other offices in Franklin, TN and Hartford, CT. He has 39 years of experience. View Profile
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Dr. Matthew Adam Leavitt, MD

Nephrology
3
2 ratings
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Franklin, TN2.8 mi
Dr. Matthew Adam Leavitt, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Franklin, TN, with other offices in Nashville, TN and Nashville, TN(and 4 other locations). View Profile
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Dr. Sayena Sajadi, DO

Nephrology
5
1 rating
14 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Franklin, TN2.8 mi
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Dr. Nikhil Ashwin Parikh, MD

Nephrology
0 ratings
23 years exp
Franklin, TN2.8 mi
Dr. Nikhil Ashwin Parikh, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Franklin, TN, with other offices in Nashville, TN and Franklin, TN(and 2 other locations). View Profile
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Dr. Abigail Lee Bradner, MD

Nephrology
0 ratings
7 years exp
Franklin, TN2.8 mi
Dr. Abigail Lee Bradner, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Franklin, TN, with other offices in NASHVILLE, TN and Morgantown, WV(and 6 other locations). View Profile
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Carolyn Nicole Lowery

Nurse Practitioner
0 ratings
FRANKLIN, TN2.8 mi
Carolyn Nicole Lowery is a health care provider primarily located in FRANKLIN, TN, with another office in FRANKLIN, TN. Her specialties include Nephrology, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile
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Dr. Praveen Dandamudi, MD

Nephrology
5
4 ratings
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
BRENTWOOD, TN3.7 mi
"Dr. Dan is very thorough. He took his time reviewing my husband' info from the other physicians, and discussing the outlook of my husband condition." View Profile
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Dr. Marisa Turner Johnson, MD

Nephrology
5
2 ratings
29 years exp
BRENTWOOD, TN7.3 mi
"Dr. Johnson is a very good courteous physician she actually cares about her patients" View Profile
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Dr. Marek Kacki, MD

Internal Medicine
4.3
3 ratings
46 years exp
Nashville, TN9.6 mi
Dr. Marek Kacki, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Nashville, TN. They have 46 years of experience. Their specialties include Nephrology, Internal Medicine. View Profile
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Dr. Sudhanshu Jain, MD

Nephrology
2.5
2 ratings
27 years exp
BRENTWOOD, TN7.3 mi
Dr. Sudhanshu Jain, MD is a health care provider primarily located in BRENTWOOD, TN. He has 27 years of experience. View Profile
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Natalie Wolters Gery

Nurse Practitioner
0 ratings
BRENTWOOD, TN7.2 mi
Natalie Wolters Gery is a health care provider primarily located in BRENTWOOD, TN. Her specialties include Nephrology, Nurse Practitioner. View Profile
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Dr. Hardy Leigh Sorkin

Nephrology
0 ratings
54 years exp
Brentwood, TN8.7 mi
Dr. Hardy Leigh Sorkin is a health care provider primarily located in Brentwood, TN. They have 54 years of experience. Their specialties include Nephrology. View Profile
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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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Nephrologists providing telehealth services in Franklin. 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 Franklin?
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 Franklin?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Franklin. 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 Franklin have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Franklin. This helps you find a Nephrologist that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Nephrologists in Franklin 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 Franklin with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Nephrologists in Franklin. 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 Franklin?
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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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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