Dr. Leslie F Wood M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
716 W Broadway Louisville KY, 40202About
Dr. Leslie Wood is a nephrologist practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Wood specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Wood 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.
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University of Louisville School of Medicine 2003
Medical Degree U of L
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