Laurel Kidney Specialists

Nephrology • Johnstown, PA • Not available locations

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Clinic Type

Nephrology

Address

Conemaugh Memorial Hospital area; Johnstown, PA (multiple locations including Richland)

Phone

(814) 266-9919

Email

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Opening Hours

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Website

https://www.laurelkidney.com/

Telehealth

Not available

Emergency Care

Not available

Services Offered

Nephrology
Kidney disease management
Hypertension
Kidney stones
End stage renal disease
Kidney transplants
Home dialysis
Dialysis education
Walk-in blood pressure checks

Team

Faina Gurevich, MD — MD
Karim Bitar, MD — MD

Insurance & Payment

Not available

Not available

Languages Spoken

English
Not available

FAQs

What services does your nephrology practice provide?

We treat patients with chronic kidney disease, hypertension, kidney stones, end stage renal disease and kidney transplants.

Do you offer education or classes?

We offer free education classes on kidney disease.

Do you accept walk-ins for blood pressure checks?

Yes, free walk-ins for blood pressure checks are available at our Richland location.

Commitments

Provide quality & compassionate care
Always committed to exceed patients’ expectations
Offer a caring environment that places our patients first

Awards & Accreditations

Not available

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

WebMD: 5 stars (not explicitly stated, but based on a subset of users)
U.S. News & World Report (for Dr. Faina Gurevich): 5 out of 5 stars (13 total patient reviews)
LocalityBiz: Majority 5-star ratings (9 reviews mentioned with stars)

Patients praise

Attentive and caring staff
Thorough medical history review and attention to detail by physicians
Professional and dedicated team approach to patient care
High satisfaction with Dr. Faina Gurevich specifically

Common complaints

Limited mention of negative experiences, with one single-star rating noted without descriptive feedback

"From the moment I walked in, the amazing staff made me feel right at home. Their dedication to patient care is absolutely unparalleled—I've never experienced anything like it!"

— LocalityBiz review by JC Smith

"My husband Jim Carr is a recent patient at Laurel Kidney Specialists. He was pleased that Dr. Gurevich spent such an incredible amount of time reviewing all past and current medical history before giving recommendations."

— LocalityBiz review by Marsha Carr

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].