Dr. Leonard D. Potempa, MD | La Grange Highlands, IL | Nephrology

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Dr. Potempa graduated from the Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1982. He works in La Grange Highlands, IL and 1 other location and specializes in Nephrology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Potempa is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook.

accepting new patients
5

10 Ratings
44 years of experience
59 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Chinese
Loyola University Medical Center
8 written reviews
2 specialties
9 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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Dr. Potempa took so much time with me and I really appreciated it. He showed real concern and I Finally feel that I am on the right track to stop the progression of my kidney disease. I know I have lot of work to do with my blood pressure , unhealthy eating and blood sugar. & I think with Dr. Potempa’s help, I can do this.

January 13th, 2023

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Wonderful dr.

October 6th, 2022

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July 28th, 2022

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Dr Potempa is very thorough and goes over each of my test results. Always asks if I have questions and takes my opinion seriously. I leave the office feeling he truly cares about his patients.

July 11th, 2022

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I’ve been seeing dr potempa for several years and he is extremely knowledgeable regarding kidney disease. He’s straight forward and calming. He also gives me good advice on how to take care of my one kidney.

May 20th, 2022

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Dr. Potempa has been advising me on maintaining and improving my health for many years. He is easy to discuss concerns with and exhibits solid knowledge of kidney health and regulation of blood pressure. I trust his medical opinion.

October 2nd, 2020

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I have been seeing Dr. Potempa for many years and I truly appreciate his vast knowledge, kindness and great staff.

May 8th, 2020

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This doctor extremely knowledgeable and wants the best outcome for good control of hypertension. Does not advise invasive procedures unless it would enhance treatment and diagnosis.

March 23rd, 2013

Nephrology Associates Of Northern Illinois And Indiana

5201 Willow Springs Rd Ste 260La Grange Highlands, IL 60525

Tel: (708) 354-1306

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook

500 Remington BlvdBolingbrook, IL 60440

Tel: (630) 312-5000


Dr. Leonard Daniel Potempa, MD	Dr. Kalyani Perumal, MD	Dr. Hsien-Ta Fang, MD	Dr. Orly Feinberg Kohn, MD
Nephrology	Nephrology	Nephrology	Nephrology
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
5 (10 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)	4.7 (24 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
44 Years of Experience	34 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience	47 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Chinese	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English
La Grange Highlands , IL	Chicago , IL	Naperville , IL	CHICAGO , IL
Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine	Med School: Kilpauk Medical College	Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Chronic Renal Disease
Dialysis
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Hemodialysis
Internal Medicine
Kidney Biopsy
Peritoneal Dialysis
Urinalysis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Loyola University Medical Center

Medical School

Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of MedicineGraduated in 1982

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