Dr. Woojin james Chon M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Woojin james Chon M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

5/5(4)
5841 S. Maryland Ave. MC 5100 Chicago, IL 60637 Chicago IL, 60637
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Dr. Woojin james Chon is a nephrologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Chon specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Chon 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.

Education and Training

New York University Medical School M.D. 1996

Cornell University B.A. 1992

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology- 2002

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1999

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Awards

  • Super Doctors 2013 Key Professional Media 
  • Top Doctors 2014-16 Castle Connolly, Inc. 

Treatments

  • Renal Biopsy

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow American College of Physician  2004  - 2009 
  • Fellow American Society of Nephrology  2005 
  • Fellow American Society of Transplantation  2008 
  • Member The Transplantation Society  2011 

Fellowships

  • Harvard Medical School/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Transplant Nephrology  2003
  • Cornell Medical College/New York-Presbyterian Hospital Nephrology  2002
  • University of Chicago Medical Ethics  2012

Experience & Accolades

  • Assistant Professor2003 - 2004Northwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineTransplant Nephrologist
  • Transplant Nephrologist2004 - 2007The Permanente Medical Group
  • Assistant Professor 2008 - 2016University of Chicago Pritzker School of MedicineTransplant Nephrologist
  • Associate Professor2016University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)Medical Director, Renal Transplant Program

Dr. Woojin james Chon M.D.'s Practice location

University of Chicago Medical Center

5841 S. Maryland Ave. MC 5100 Chicago, IL 60637 -
Chicago, IL 60637
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4320 WORNALL RD STE 240 -
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
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Patient Experience with Dr. Chon


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Dr. Woojin james Chon M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.
  • Peter m.
    (5)

    A truly caring doctor.

  • Anonymous
    (5)

    Highly recommend this doc!.

  • Anonymous
    (5)

    Highly recommend him!.

  • Anonymous
    (5)

    Highly recommended.

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