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University of Chicago Medicine - Nephrology5758 S. Maryland Avenue, Suite 5D, Chicago, IL 60637 map
Dr. W. James Chon is a nephrologist in Chicago. He treats conditions affecting the kidneys such as renal failure, kidney stones, or chronic kidney disease.
University of Chicago Medicine - Nephrology
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. W. James Chon is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
5758 S. Maryland Avenue, Suite 5D, Chicago, IL 60637
Office Hours
| Open | Lunch | Close | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
| Tue | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
| Wed | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
| Thu | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
| Fri | 12:00 - 1:00 pm |
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
Bio
Dr. W. James Chon graduated from NYU School of Medicine in 1996 before completing a residency in Internal Medicine at Univ of Rochester/Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY from 1996 to 1999. He then completed a fellowship in General Nephrology at Cornell Medical College/New York Presbyterian Hospital from 2000 to 2002.
Dr. Chon has one office in Illinois where he specializes in Nephrology.
Specialty
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Nephrology
As a nephrologist in Illinois, Dr. Chon diagnoses, treats, and manages diseases and complications affecting your kidneys. These may include kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, renal failure, chronic urinary tract infections, and other disorders that affect the kidneys. When a patient's condition is serious enough to cause kidney failure, Dr. Chon may be responsible for managing the dialysis process.
Education & Training
Medical School
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NYU School of Medicine
M.D. • 1996
Residency
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Univ of Rochester/Strong Memorial Hospital • Rochester, NY
Residency in Internal Medicine • 1996 - 1999
Fellowships
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Cornell Medical College/New York Presbyterian Hospital • New York, New York
Fellowship in General Nephrology • 2000 - 2002 -
Harvard Medical School/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Boston, Massachusetts
Fellowship in Transplant Nephrology • 2002 - 2003 -
Univ of Chicago • Chicago, Illinois
Fellowship in Biomedical Ethics • 2011 - 2012
Languages Spoken
- English
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