
Dr. Matthew A Leavitt MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
28 WHITE BRIDGE RD NASHVILLE TN, 37205About
Dr. Matthew Leavitt is a nephrologist practicing in Ann Arbor, MI. Dr. Leavitt specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Leavitt most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineProfessional Memberships
- Member American Medical Association
- Member American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology
- Member American Society of Nephrologists
Fellowships
- Internal Medicine Nephrology, University of Michigan Health System 2005
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Practice At 1500 East Medical Center Dr 3rd Floor Taubman Ctr Recp C
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Nearest Hospitals
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SYSTEMl
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, SPC 5474 ANN ARBOR MI 48109ST JOSEPH MERCY HOSPITALl
5301 E HURON RIVER DR ANN ARBOR MI 48106SAINT THOMAS WEST HOSPITALl
4220 HARDING RD, PO BOX 380 NASHVILLE TN 37205