Dr. Edgar V. Lerma
Overview
Edgar Lerma is a Nephrologist in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Dr. Lerma is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, High Potassium Level, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, and Kidney Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 152 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
Locations
3358 W 95th St, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Edgar V. Lerma
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Edgar V. Lerma?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Edgar V. Lerma by calling their office at 708-952-3040. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Edgar V. Lerma a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Edgar V. Lerma is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Edgar V. Lerma specialize in?
While Dr. Edgar V. Lerma is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, High Potassium Level, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Edgar V. Lerma participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Edgar V. Lerma has published 152 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Edgar V. Lerma's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Edgar V. Lerma accept my insurance?
Dr. Edgar V. Lerma accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 708-952-3040 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Lerma isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Lerma isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- High Potassium LevelDr. Lerma isDistinguished. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Lerma isDistinguished. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Lerma isDistinguished. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Advanced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Lerma isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Lerma isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Lerma isAdvanced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- IgA NephropathyDr. Lerma isAdvanced. Learn about IgA Nephropathy.
- Experienced
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Lerma isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Lerma isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS)Dr. Lerma isExperienced. Learn about Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS).
- Diffuse Mesangial SclerosisDr. Lerma isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Mesangial Sclerosis.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- Feingold SyndromeDr. Lerma isExperienced. Learn about Feingold Syndrome.