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John Cunningham, MD, Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, Chicago, IL

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Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Chicago, IL

Pediatric Anemia and Red Blood Cell Hematology, Pediatric Hematologic Oncology

George M. Eisenberg Professor and Chairman, Department of Pediatrics, Physician-in-Chief, Comer Children's Hospital

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  • Office

    5721 S Maryland Ave
    K160
    Chicago, IL 60637
    Phone+1 773-702-6205

Summary

  • John Cunningham, MD is a physician-scientist and pediatric hematologist/oncologist based in Chicago, IL. He graduated medical school from University College Dublin National Univ SOM in 1982 and currently serves as George M. Eisenberg Professor and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago, & Physician in Chief Of UChicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital. His clinical interests include pediatric hematology and stem cell transplantation. His laboratory focuses on the regulation hematopoiesis during developemnt. Dr. Cunningham has been involved in clinical trials for sickle cell disease and acute leukemias.

Education & Training

  • University College of Dublin National Univ SOM
    University College of Dublin National Univ SOMClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2006 - 2026
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License Active through 2008
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1995 - 1996

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • U.S. News Ranks Comer Children’s No. 2 in Illinois for Fourth Straight Year
    U.S. News Ranks Comer Children’s No. 2 in Illinois for Fourth Straight YearOctober 8th, 2024
  • Illinois Doctors Plead with Parents to Get Flu Shots for Kids, Amid Hospital Crowding
    Illinois Doctors Plead with Parents to Get Flu Shots for Kids, Amid Hospital CrowdingNovember 17th, 2022
  • Surge in Cases of RSV, a Virus That Can Severely Sicken Infants, Is Filling Hospital Beds
    Surge in Cases of RSV, a Virus That Can Severely Sicken Infants, Is Filling Hospital BedsOctober 14th, 2022
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