Dr. Robert Henry Leisy DO
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1215 Pleasant Street Suite 100 Des Moines IA, 50309About
Dr. Robert Leisy is a nephrologist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Leisy specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Leisy 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.
Education and Training
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1985
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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