Laura Ferreira Provenzano, MD
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Acute Renal Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
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Dr. Laura Ferreira Provenzano is a nephrologist at the Department of Kidney Medicine, Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute; and the Medical Director of the Ohio Home Dialysis Unit at the Cleveland Clinic. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.
Dr. Ferreira Provenzano completed her medical school training at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. She graduated with honors at the top of her graduating class and was a finalist for the Medical School Gold Medal. During the last year of medical school she spent several months traveling to underserved areas of Argentina to provide primary care to underserved populations. She moved to the United States to continue her medical training, working in basic research at Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA.
She completed Internal Medicine residency at Carita’s St Elizabeth Medical Center, Boston MA. She received the Resident In-Training Examination Award, awarded to the third-year resident with the highest score, as well as the Brian Trainor Memorial Award, awarded to the medical resident who consistently demonstrated the qualities of compassion, empathy, humility and integrity in patient care. She then completed Nephrology Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburg, PA.
She joined Cleveland Clinic as staff nephrologist in 2013, and became the Medical Director of the Ohio Home Dialysis Unit in 2016. Most recently, she joined the combined Rheumatology-Nephrology Lupus Clinic.
She is an author of peer reviewed publications, book chapters, several abstracts and posters that have been presented at National and International Nephrology Meetings. She is also a member of the America Society of Nephrology, the National Kidney Foundation and the International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis. Her clinical interests include home dialysis, glomerulonephritis with a primary focus on lupus nephritis, as well as inpatient nephrology. She is an active member of the nephrology fellowship program. She frequently gives lectures and mentors medical students, residents, and nephrology fellows. She is a member of the Underrepresented Minority Professional Staff (URMPS) group and has participated in meetings with Leadership and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team to improve recruitment and retention of URMPS at the Cleveland Clinic.
She mostly enjoys spending time with her two girls, her husband and dog, in company of friends from all over the world. She also loves music, dancing, exercising and the outdoors.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2013
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland,
OH
2018
Fellowship - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Nephrology
Pittsburgh,
PA
2011
Residency - Saint Elizabeth's Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Boston,
MA
2009
Medical Education - University of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina,
2004
Undergraduate - University of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina,
1997
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Research & Publications
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103 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Explains | 5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
27 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Dec 5, 2024
Dr. Laura F. Provenzano is the BEST! I am so blessed and fortunate to have her overseeing my healthcare. She is brilliant and is very patient, compassionate and knows her medicine
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2024
My travel distance is a concern of Dr. Laura F. Provenzano's and she cares for me accordingly! She communicates by Telehealth, My Chart or her Staff!
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024
Excellent doctor, very helpful
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2024
Dr. Laura F-P is great! She was attentive to my questions and concerns! She listened to my fears and made me feel heard! She is a great physician!
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2024
I am do hlad that I decided yo come get a second opinion! Dr. Laura F- P is great! She is precise, she is experienced and she knows her medicine! She is kind and caring! Glad to have her take care of me! Five Stars!
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024
Dr P is outstanding! She is very thorough and goes into great detail and explaining everything that is going on from diagnosis to treatment.
Reviewed on Sep 6, 2024
Dr. Provenzano is an incredible physician. Her caring and dedication is stellar. I have had many doctor's in my 77 years on this planet and Dr. Provenzano is the best I have had. I don't have the right words to explain my admiration for her. She is a star in hierarchy of the CCF.
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2024
Dr provenzano is excellent caregiver. She is always professional, very kind and caring.
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024
It was my second meeting with her. I like her very much, and I appreciated her excellent review of the test results, and her explanations to me. She is kind, efficient and gracious.
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2024
Dr. Provenzano is very passionate about giving me the best options and working with me on medication dosing to get desired results. Very pleased with the level of care I have received from her and the Cleveland clinic.
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2024
Dr. Provenzano will reschedule a clinic day to see me in August
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024
Everyone that was fantastic! All my doctors are wonderful. Dr. Provenzano, Dr. Finet And the rest I wonder.
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024
Dr. Laura Provenzano is a real lifesaver wonderful human being.
Reviewed on May 24, 2024
Dr Provenzano reviewed all my records & gave good advise - gives timely reviews of my lab results
Reviewed on May 21, 2024
Dr. Provenzano is an excellent, knowledgeable physician who truly cares about her patients.
Reviewed on May 17, 2024
She is very thorough and personable. Also, she is very patient and understanding when answering all of my questions. I have complete confidence in her expertise and always feel so upbeat after our visits.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024
Dr. Laura is a kind caring Doctor. I could get someone closer to where I live but she is so amazing that I just stay with her.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024
Dr. Provenzano is beyond WONDERFUL. Her care, her concern, her professionalism combined with her vast knowledge is a star in the CCF universe. She is simply THE BEST.
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024
Dr Ferreira Provenzano is an excellent physician. She is knowledgeable, articulate and caring.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024
She is the best!
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2024
She's very caring and concerned about my overall health
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2024
Dr Provenzano is outstanding. She is compassionate and thoroughly explainsEverything. She Makes you feel very comfortable throughout the visit. I feelVery satisfied In following her medical advise and highly recommend her to anyone needing a nephrologist.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2024
Physician was very knowledgeable and informative.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2024
Little hard to get into see doctor as they book so far out. But I love my doctor.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2024
She is outstanding. Would highly recommended her
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2024
Love Dr.Provenzano, she is Ace's.!
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023
Dr. Provansano goes above and beyond to be thorough, considerate, and caring. She always has a clear picture of my problems and needs going into a visit. She asks and answers questions so that we are on the same page. She works and talks with me, not at me or down to me.