Dr. Valerie Arango Heidenry MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2020 Ogden Ave Suite 140 Aurora IL, 60504About
Dr. Valerie Heidenry is a nephrologist practicing in Aurora, IL. Dr. Heidenry specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Heidenry 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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Treatments
- Kidney Biopsy, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure (hypertension) And More
Fellowships
- University of Illinois Metropolitan Group Hospitals - University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago
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