Laura Ferreira Provenzano, M.D.
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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 USA
2018
Fellowship - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Nephrology
Pittsburgh,
PA USA
2011
Residency - Saint Elizabeth's Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Boston,
MA USA
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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As of 12/22/2022, Dr. Ferreira Provenzano has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Ferreira Provenzano receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- Aurinia Pharmaceuticals
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111 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
24 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Oct 13, 2023
Dr Provenzano is a GEM. Her professionalism is only exceeded by her caring and intelligence
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2023
She always sends me a text message after my test results
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2023
Dr. Provenzano is an excellent and caring physician. The best we ever had and we are old!
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2023
She is excellent, is very good at explaining things and answering all questions.
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2023
Dr Laura is always so kind and so caring every time I see her. She follows up with me after every appointment with any concerns
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2023
Dr Provenzano Is a very caring and compassionate physician. I would highly recommend her.
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2023
Dr Provenzano was very informative and thorough in the change in meds my local kidney Dr did not reveal. Had her assistant call me with instructions to send me a list of blood pressure monitors and bought one. Very impressed with Dr Provenzano knowledge and how she gets important info out to me. Very good experience with her in every way
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2023
Very thorough about new meds my local Dr changed for me to take.
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2023
Great doctor
Reviewed on Aug 1, 2023
Dr. Ferrando is an excellent kind physicisn
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2023
The care I receive from Dr. Provenzano is simply exemplary. Every single visit I've ever had with her has in someway left me questioning how she can possibly provide the level of care that I received to all of her patients? I know she does though, because she is just the most knowledgeable, organized hardworking, caring, warm, kind, and thoughtful individual and I am truly blessed to have her as my doctor.
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2023
Dr. Ferreira Provenzano is an outstanding physician. She has helped me so much already by educating me and encouraging me about my kidney condition! Additionally, she is an excellent communicator, and responds to my questions very respectfully and kindly. An excellent doctor!
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2023
I put my trust in Dr. Provenzano completely. She is personable, knowledable, and respectful.
Reviewed on May 26, 2023
Dr Provenzano was wonderful. This was a new patient visit and she took the time to go through my extensive medical history and showed she truly cared about my health
Reviewed on May 10, 2023
Love Dr.Provenzano she is Ace's.!!!
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2023
I cannot communicate highly enough of the Awesomeness of Dr. Provenzano and her team. She provided care for my son, which prompted me to seek her consolation for a second opinion and decision to entrust and transition my care to her. She is very commited, professional and caring.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2023
Good listener most caring and expert in her medical practice
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2022
Dr Provenzano has provided great advice that has helped with several of my health issues
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2022
My doctor was very helpful and informative.
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2022
Dr Provenzano is an excellent physician. She is very knowledgeable professional.
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2022
Dr. Provenzano is outstanding....Her knowledge and concern for me as a patient are truly impressive
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2022
Dr. Provenzano is a very caring physician. She is also very patient - she answered all of my questions and made certain I understood the current state of my health problem and our 'plan of action' going forward. I have every confidence in her as a physician and appreciate her personable nature.
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2022
Dr. Provenza no is very thorough and makes sure that I understand all the details.
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2022
Dr. Provenzano is the most kindest and courteous Dr. I have ever met in my entire life. I'm so thankful to God that she is my Dr.