Dr. Edgar V. Lerma, MD | Evergreen Park, IL | Nephrologist

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Dr. Lerma graduated from the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in 1991. He works in Evergreen Park, IL and 3 other locations and specializes in Nephrology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Lerma is affiliated with OSF LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY MEDICAL CENTER, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Community Hospital and Franciscan Health Munster.

accepting new patients
4.9

45 Ratings
35 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery
8 written reviews
2 specialties
10 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
4 hospital affiliations
5 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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4.9

45 Ratings with 8 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 14 Minutes

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Punctual and attentive

September 25th, 2019

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Very thorough and friendly

April 22nd, 2013

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I met Dr Lemar for the first time and he explained my problem to me in a way that no other doctor has explained to me since I have been doctoring for as long as I can remember. He took the time and patient to explain everything to me. He called my son in Georgiatown because he could not be with me. I want him to be my main doctor but he only does kidney. I hope that all doctors can be like him. He has students learning from him a lot.

June 2nd, 2012

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I almost needed dialysis during my pregnancy but he saved me.

February 8th, 2011

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Highly recommended

February 7th, 2011

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very knowledgeable and helpful

February 2nd, 2011

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I cannot ask for anything more. I hope he could be my Family doctor too.

July 29th, 2010

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His staff is the only thing negativde about this office. He really took the time to explain everything to me and my sister about our Mom. He is very honest and caring and funny too. He is very decent in his ways and we really admire him.

May 6th, 2010

Associates In Nephrology

3360 W 95th StEvergreen Park, IL 60805

MonClosed

Tue8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Fresenius Kidney Care Evergreen Park

8901 S Kedzie AveEvergreen Park, IL 60805

Tel: (708) 422-7764

Mon4:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tue4:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wed4:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thu4:30 am - 4:30 pm

Fri4:30 am - 4:30 pm

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Advocate Christ Medical Center

4440 W 95th StOak Lawn, IL 60453

Tel: (708) 684-8000

Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center

2800 W 95th StEvergreen Park, IL 60805

Tel: (708) 422-6200

Beverly Ridge

9924 S VINCENNES AVECHICAGO, IL 60643

Tel: (773) 239-4362

Mon4:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Dr. Edgar Villanueva Lerma, MD	Dr. Roman F Niziolek	Dr. Kirsten J Lee	Dr. Asim Rashid Raja, MD
Nephrology	Dentistry	Anesthesiology	Emergency Medicine
Accepts New Patients			Accepts New Patients
4.9 (45 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	2.6 (7 Ratings)
35 Years of Experience	49 Years of Experience	26 Years of Experience	38 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English
Evergreen Park , IL	Chicago , IL	CHICAGO , IL	Alsip , IL
Med School: University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery	Med School: Jagiellonian University Medical College	Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine	Med School: Nishtar Medical College
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Chronic Renal Disease
Dialysis
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Hemodialysis
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Internal Medicine
Kidney Biopsy
Kidney Dialysis (Renal Dialysis)
Urinalysis

Dr. Edgar Villanueva Lerma holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Indiana and Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Indiana that expired in 2025 and an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery in 1991.

NPI Number

Dr. Lerma's NPI number is 1841279981.

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What languages does Dr. Edgar Lerma speak?: Dr. Edgar Lerma speaks English and Spanish.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Edgar Lerma affiliated with?: Dr. Edgar Lerma is affiliated with OSF LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY MEDICAL CENTER, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Community Hospital, and Franciscan Health Munster.
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