Dr. Leonard Potempa MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5201 Willow Springs Rd Suite 260 La Grange IL, 60525About
Dr. Leonard Potempa is a nephrologist practicing in La Grange, IL. Dr. Potempa specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Potempa 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
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1982
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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