Dr. Stella Y. Awua-Larbi, MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Stella Y. Awua-Larbi, MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

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812 Campus Dr Joliet IL, 60435
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About

Dr. Stella Awua-Larbi is a nephrologist practicing in the Southwestern Chicago Suburbs, IL. Dr. Awua-Larbi specializes in the care and management of patients with different types of kidney diseases and hypertension.

As a nephrologist, Dr. Awua-Larbi typically treats the medical, non-surgical conditions of the kidney, such as chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystic kidney disease, high blood pressure, kidney stones, electrolyte abnormalities, fluid retention 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

UW-Madison Bachelor of Science 2000

Medical College of Wisconsin MD 2005

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

Nephrology (Internal Medicine)

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

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Dr. Stella Y. Awua-Larbi, MD
Dr. Stella Y. Awua-Larbi, MD's Expert Contributions
  • What tests show kidney levels?

    Creatinine level and GFR READ MORE

  • How can I fix kidney injury after COVID?

    It depends on what type of kidney injury. Some people recover on their own and some don't. There is no real intervention depending on the type of kidney injury. We usually encourage patients to encourage oral hydration with fluids, avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatories and other medications that have the potential to hurt the kidney. READ MORE

  • Should I stay off work with a kidney infection?

    No, you don't have to stay off work as it's not contagious unless you are feeling sick from it. READ MORE

  • Do I have a UTI?

    Yes UTI can present this way. So you need to see your doctor and drop off a urine sample to ensure you don't have an infection. READ MORE

  • I have blood in my urine?

    Blood in the urine can come from anywhere in the urinary system including the kidney, ureters, or bladder. Blood in the urine caused by a urinary infection should clear after the infection clears. If you are still having blood in the urine, I will recommend you see a urologist evaluate your bladder by doing a cystoscopy to ensure you do not have any growth in your bladder. READ MORE

  • What is the most common antibiotic for kidney infection?

    Most antibiotics used with efficacy are Macrobid, Ciprofloxacin, Bactrim, Levaquin, Amoxicillin amongst others these antibiotics have good penetrance to the bladder. READ MORE

  • How long does it take for antibiotics to work on kidney infection?

    You should see an improvement by the 2nd to 3rd day. Uncomplicated antibiotics can be treated with only 3 days of antibiotics. Complicated UTIs that causes fever, chills blood in the urine and other symptoms are treated longer, up to 7 days. READ MORE

  • Can a kidney infection go away on its own?

    Typically, a urinary tract infection needs to be treated with an antibiotic. In some occasional instances, if symptoms are very mild and the infection is in the bladder and not the kidney, and there are no other factors promoting infection, some can hydrate aggressively and what they think might be symptoms of urinary tract infection will go away. But infection in the kidney itself always needs to be treated with an antibiotic. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Hypertensive disordersKidney failureGlomerulonephritisElectrolyte abnormalitiesFluid ManagementKidney Stones (non-surgical)

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Physician Lead Kidney Care Center, Joliet 2019 - Present
  • Credentialing Committee Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox 2019 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Nephrology  
  • National Kidney Foundation  
  • Renal Physician Association  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Advisory Board Member of Pockets of Promise
  • Member of Ghanaian Women of Georgia Association
  • Sponsor for select impoverished pediatric patients hospitalized in select hospitals in Ghana

Fellowships

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Professional Society Memberships

  • American College of Physicians Renal Physician AssociationAmerican Society of Nephrology

Articles and Publications

  • Primary Author2011Retinal Arteriolar Caliber and Urine Albumin Excretion: The Multi-Ethnic Study of AtherosclerosisPublished in Nephrology Dialysis TransplantationCo-Author2008The L: M Cone Ratio in male of African Descent with normal Color VisionPublished in Journal of Vision

What do you attribute your success to?

  • To God, family support and hard work

Areas of research

  • Principal Investigator 2014A phase III Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of CTAP101 Capsules to Treat Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in Subjects with Stage 3 or 4 Chronic Kidney Disease and Vitamin D InsufficiencyPrincipal Investigator2014Open-label Extension to Study ZS-004 [Phase 3 Multicenter, Multi-phase, Multi-dose, Prospective, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Maintenance Study of Safety Efficacy of ZS (Zirconium Silicate) in Hyperkalemia.]Principal Investigator2013A phase III Multicenter, Two-Phase, Multi-dose Prospective, Randomized,Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to investigate the Safety and Efficacy of ZS (Microspores, Fractionated, Protonated Zirconium Silicate), an Oral Sorbent, In Subjects with Mild to Moderate Hyperkalemia

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • Turks and Caicos

Hobbies / Sports

  • ReadingJogging/taking long walksEnjoy Tasting Menus

Favorite professional publications

  • NEJM

Dr. Stella Y. Awua-Larbi, MD's Practice location

Kidney Care Center at Silver Cross Hospital

662 Cedar Crossings Drive -
New Lenox, IL 60451
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New patients: 815-741-6830
Fax: 815-741-6832
https://kidneycares.com/

Kidney Care Center

812 Campus Dr -
Joliet, IL 60435
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New patients: 815-741-6830
Fax: 815-741-6832
https://kidneycares.com/

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