Dr. Matthew A Leavitt MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1500 East Medical Center Dr 3rd Floor Taubman Ct Ann Arbor MI, 48109About
Dr. Matthew Leavitt is a nephrologist practicing in Ann Arbor, MI. Dr. Leavitt specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Leavitt 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.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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- Member American Medical Association
- Member American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology
- Member American Society of Nephrologists
Fellowships
- Internal Medicine Nephrology, University of Michigan Health System 2005
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