Dr. Michael R Peck M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
19550 Governors Hwy Suite 2000 Flossmoor IL, 60422About
Dr. Michael Peck is a nephrologist practicing in Flossmoor, IL. Dr. Peck specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Peck most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1974
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1974
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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