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Dr. George L. Bakris, MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

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1700 W Van Buren St Suite 470 Chicago IL, 60612
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Dr. George Bakris is a nephrologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Bakris specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Bakris most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.

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Practice At 1700 W Van Buren St Suite 470

1700 W Van Buren St Suite 470 -
Chicago, IL 60612
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Chicago, IL 60637
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New patients: 773-702-1000, 888-824-0200

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