Dr. Donald F Cronin MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
172 Schiller Elmhurst IL, 60126About
Dr. Donald Cronin is a nephrologist practicing in Elmhurst, IL. Dr. Cronin specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Cronin 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
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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