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22 department of medicine providers named among the region’s top physicians
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22 department of medicine providers named among the region’s top physicians
Twenty two department of medicine providers were named among the region's top physicians by Castle Connolly, the consumer healthcare guide. [...]
University of Illinois Hospital ranked “High Performing” in Cancer and Nephrology divisions for 2018-19 US News and World Report
2018-19 U.S. News and World Report ranking U.S. News and World Report, online news magazine have released the [...]
Dr. John T. Daugirdas awarded 2018 American Society of Nephrology Belding H. Scribner Award
John T. Daugirdas, MD, FASN John T. Daugirdas, MD, FASN, clinical professor of medicine in the division of [...]
James P. Lash, MD
Interim Chief, Division of Nephrology
Mission
The Division of Nephrology is committed to excellence in the areas of patient care, teaching, and research. We are actively engaged in the training of nephrology fellows as well as the education of medical students, residents, and physicians within the community.
Research
The Division of Nephrology offers oppurtunities for trainees to be involved in ongoing research as well as with smaller and short term projects in both basic science and patient-oriented disciplines. Basic science research opportunities are available in different investigators’ laboratories addressing a variety of interests related to cell biology, acute renal failure, autoimmunity, and acid-base physiology and pathophysiology.
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Patient Care
The Division of Nephrology at UI Health treats patients with conditions and diseases of the kidney, including end-stage renal disease (ESRD), kidney transplantation, acute kidney failure, kidney stones, and immunological kidney diseases at the University of Illinois Outpatient Care Center. Our kidney transplant outcomes are among the best in Chicago. The Division of Nephrology has grown out of a long history of excellence in the field of kidney treatment and research.
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Our Clinical Programs
Kidney Transplantation
Fellowship Program
The primary goal of the nephrology training program is to ensure that trainees acquire the knowledge, attitudes and skills that characterize the practice of nephrology and that will enable them to contribute maximally to improving the health and quality of life of the individuals and communities they serve.
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Fellows
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Administrative Office
820 S. Wood St. (MC 793)
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 996-6736
Fax: (312) 996-7378
Clinic Office
Outpatient Care Center
Suite 3D
1801 W. Taylor St.
Chicago, IL 60612
Clinic Office
Ear & Eye Infirmary
Suite 2028
1855 W. Taylor St.
Chicago, IL 60612