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Dr. Leonard G. Meggs M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Leonard G. Meggs M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

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1514 Jefferson Highway New Orleans LA, 70121
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Dr. Leonard Meggs is a nephrologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Meggs specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Meggs 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

Yale School of Medicine 1975

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 22 years of experience

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Dr. Leonard G. Meggs M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1514 Jefferson Highway

1514 Jefferson Highway -
New Orleans, LA 70121
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New patients: 205-969-2090

200 NORTH ST STE 101 -
GENEVA, NY 14456
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New patients: 315-787-5100
Fax: 315-787-5108

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Dr. Leonard G. Meggs M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 1 patient. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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