Dr. Nicole Stankus MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5841 S MARYLAND AVE CHICAGO IL, 60637About
Dr. Stankus is a skilled clinical nephrologist. She specializes in the care of all stages of chronic kidney disease, including dialysis. She is especially interested in genetic kidney diseases, includ ...
Education and Training
Vilnius University Medical School
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Professional Memberships
- Member American Geriatric Society
- Member American Society of Nephrology
- Member International Society of Hemodialysis
- Member International Society of Nephrology
- Member National Kidney Foundation
Fellowships
- University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago
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