Dr. Ernest F Dejesus MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
25 Winfield Road Suite 414 Winfield IL, 60190About
Dr. Ernest Dejesus is a nephrologist practicing in Winfield, IL. Dr. Dejesus specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Dejesus 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
Ohio State University College of Medicine 2000
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Kidney Problems, High Blood Pressure (hypertension), Kidney Stones And More
Fellowships
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital Nephrology 2005
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