- Dr. Edgar V Lerma, MD
Dr. Edgar V Lerma, MD
Overview
Dr. Edgar V Lerma, MD works in Evergreen Park, Illinois is a specialist in Nephrology, Internal Medicine and graduated Mercy Hospital And Med Center in 1996. Dr. Lerma is affiliated with Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center, Advocate South Suburban Hospital, Advocate Trinity Hospital, Community Hospital, Franciscan St. James Health - Chicago Heights, Franciscan St. James Health - Olympia Fields, Franciscan St. Margaret Health - Dyer, Franciscan St. Margaret Health - Hammond, Little Company of Mary Hospital and practicing for 32 years
Specialties
- Nephrology
- Internal Medicine
Conditions
• Acidosis• Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
• Arterial Line Insertion
• Avascular Necrosis
• Breast Atrophy
• Bursa Injection
• Calcaneus Fracture
• Cervical Dysplasia
• Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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• Chronic Kidney Diseases
• Dystonia Musculorum Deformans, Type 2
• Epilepsy, Benign, Familial, Infantile Epilepsy
• Goiter
• Hereditary Neuropathy With Liability to Pressure Palsies
• Hernia Repair
• Hyperkalemic Renal Tubular Acidosis
• Hypotony of Eye
• Hypovolemia
• Immunodeficiency Syndromes
• Lithotripsy
• Lymphoma, Large Cell, Anaplastic
• Neck Surgery
• Neurostimulator Implantation
• Nondependent Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse
• NovaSure® Ablation
• Obstructive Hydrocephalus
• Osteoarthritis of Ankle
• Ovarian Carcinosarcoma
• Pediatric Disorders
• Pulmonary Function Tests
• Radiesse® Injections
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Rupture of Ulnar Collateral Ligament of Thumb
• Sports Medicine Related Procedures
• Sunburn
• Telogen Effluvium
• Tumor
• Visual Field Loss
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Procedures
• Acidosis• Acute Kidney Failure
• Alkalosis
• Amyloidosis
• Calcium Metabolism Disorders
• Chronic Glomerulonephritis
• Chronic Kidney Diseases
• Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
• Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
• Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
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• End-Stage Renal Disease
• Goodpasture's Disease
• Gout
• Hemodialysis
• Hepatitis B - Immune Response
• Hydronephrosis
• Hypercalcemia
• Hyperkalemia
• Hypertension
• Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
• Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
• Hypokalemia
• Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
• Kidney Disease
• Kidney Failure
• Kidney Stones
• Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
• Mineral Metabolism Disorders
• Nephritis and Nephropathy
• Nephrotic Syndrome
• Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
• Polycystic Kidney Disease, Type 1
• Proteinuria
• Renal Hyperparathyroidism
• Renal Hypertension
• Systemic Vasculitis
• Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
• Vasculitis
• Vitamin D Deficiency
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
Years Since Graduation
- 32
Education & Training
Internship Hospital
Year completed: 1996
Residency Hospital
Chicago, IL, USA
Year completed: 1998
Fellowship Hospital
Year completed: 2000
Medical School
Manila, Philippines
Graduated: 1991
Awards
Dr. Lerma Reviews
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I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Office Locations
Primary location
Other Office Locations
Accepting New Patients
- No
Map & Directions
Associates in Nephrology- AIN, 9730 South Western Avenue Suite 326, Evergreen Park, Illinois (IL), 60805
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Cigna
- Humana
- Medicaid of Illinois
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- PHCS
- Special Needs Plan SNP
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Affiliated Hospitals
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
Advocate South Suburban Hospital is a non-profit hospital located in Hazel Crest, IL. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 10 of 10 procedures. Length of Stay is shorter than the state average in 2 of 10 procedures.
Franciscan St. James Health - Chicago Heights
For almost 100 years, individuals and families in the south suburban region have trusted St. James Hospital and Health Centers to provide the most advanced and compassionate care for their loved ones. Since our opening on Thanksgiving Day in 1911, St. James has evolved from a 50-bed acute care hospi...
(708) 756-1000
Franciscan St. James Health - Olympia Fields
For nearly 100 years, generations of families have trusted St. James to always provide very good care, compassionate care of the highest quality. Today, there are more reasons than ever to choose St. James. • We are a Top 100 Heart Hospital with surgical outcomes for the treatment of cardiovascula...
(708) 747-4000
Little Company of Mary Hospital
Little Company of Mary Hospital is a non-profit hospital located in Evergreen Park, IL. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 6 of 7 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 6 of 7 procedures.
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