Nephrology
Leonard Potempa, MD
Medical Director, Dialysis
Elk Grove Village, IL
Leonard Potempa, MD, is a nephrologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD), end-stage renal disease (ESRD), glomerulonephritis, and nephropathy. He treats a broad patient population spanning adolescents, adults, and geriatrics, with particular expertise in conditions requiring dialysis therapies including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Dr. Potempa performs procedures such as kidney biopsies and conducts urinalysis for diagnostic evaluation. His pra
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Nephrology (ABIM)
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Clinical Hypertension (ASH)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine (MD, 1982)
- Residency: Loyola University Medical Center (Internal Medicine)
- Fellowship: Loyola University Medical Center (Nephrology)
Peer Recognition
2023
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Onco-Nephrology
Conditions & Treatments
GlomerulonephritisChronic Kidney DiseaseDialysisHypertensionKidney Transplantation
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook
- UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale
- UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange
- UChicago Medicine AdventHealth
- Fresenius Westchester Dialysis
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice