Dr. Jennifer W Leach M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd Portland OR, 97239About
Dr. Jennifer Leach is a nephrologist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Leach specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Leach 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
Duke University School of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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