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Dr. Luis E Cespedes M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
183 N Addison Ave Elmhurst IL, 60126About
Dr. Luis Cespedes is a nephrologist practicing in Elmhurst, IL. Dr. Cespedes specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Cespedes 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 Mayor De San Simon- Fac De Cien De La Salud- Cochabamba- Bolivia 1963
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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- Dr. Donald F Cronin MD172 Schiller Elmhurst IL 60126
- Dr. Zahra Deen M.D.133 E BRUSH HILL RD UNIT 301 ELMHURST IL 60126
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