Dr. Leslie M Steed MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1130 Nw 22nd Ave, Suite 640 Portland OR, 97210About
Dr. Leslie Steed is a nephrologist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Steed specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Steed 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
Univ of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1987
University of Washington School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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