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Dr. Leonard Joseph Hertko, M.D.
Internist
Dr. Leonard Hertko is an internist practicing in Orland Park, IL. Dr. Hertko specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Hertko provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
64 years
Experience
Dr. Leonard Joseph Hertko, M.D.
- Orland Park, IL
- Saint Louis University School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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What does lung scarring indicate with resolution of opacities?
The lung scarring is the end stage of the healing process. The more important question is, "How has the scarring affected your lung function?"
Anemic from low iron?
The iron deficiency is not due to a vitamin deficiency or her diet but at age 70 the possibility of slow chronic blood loss from her G-I tract
What do high lymphocytes mean?
Without knowing the exact lymphocyte count, I would generalize as follows. In a young person, the elevated count could simply reflect a recent viral infection. In an older person( READ MORE
Without knowing the exact lymphocyte count, I would generalize as follows. In a young person, the elevated count could simply reflect a recent viral infection. In an older person( i.e. >55 ) chronic lymphocytic leukemia has to be considered.
Pain in stomach and back after eating
See your doctor ASAP. An ultrasound exam of your abdomen should be done.
When should I see a geriatrician?
Continued follow-up with your long term internist is more than adequate.
Cloudy urine with strong odor- What could it be?
The ammonia odor would suggest a urinary tract infection.
Vasovagal syncope getting worse
See a cardiologist and have a tilt table study and a Holter monitor study.
