Nephrology
Edgar Lerma, M.D.
Clinical Professor of Medicine, Section of Nephrology
Blue Island, IL
Dr. Juan Edgar Lerma, MD, is a nephrologist specializing in chronic kidney disease (CKD), hypertension, diabetic kidney disease, polycystic kidney disease, and glomerular diseases. He treats common conditions including high blood pressure, kidney problems, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, and provides nephrology consultations. Practicing with Associates in Nephrology in Evergreen Park, IL, he serves diverse adult patient populations across outpatient clinics, dialysis centers such as FKC
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Nephrology (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Medical School: University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (MD)
- Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago / Mercy Hospital & Medical Center (Internal Medicine)
- Fellowship: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Nephrology and Hypertension)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Glomerular Disease
Conditions & Treatments
Kidney StonesGlomerulonephritisPolycystic Kidney DiseaseChronic Kidney DiseaseDialysisHypertensionKidney TransplantationTransplant Nephrology
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
- OSF Little Company of Mary Medical Center
- Aurora Health
- Advocate Christ Medical Center
Languages
English, Filipino[1]
Experience
35+ years in practice