Nephrology IM Board Review with Dr. Lederer
Dr. Eleanor Lederer presents a Nephrology Board Review for residents at the University of Louisville through a number of case questions.
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ELEANOR LEDERER, M.D.
Dr. Eleanor Lederer is the Interim Chair for the Department of Medicine at the University of Louisville. She is also Professor of Medicine, Chief of the Nephrology & Hypertension Division and Director of the Neprhology Training Program at the University of Louisville. Her clinical expertise involves nephrology, transplant, kidney stones, genetic kidney disease and high risk pregnancy.
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