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Elaine Worcester, MD, Nephrology, Chicago, IL

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Nephrology • Chicago, IL

Professor of Medicine University of Chicago

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  • Office

    5841 S Maryland Ave
    Chicago, IL 60637
    Phone+1 888-824-0200
    Fax+1 773-702-5818

Summary

  • Dr. Elaine Worcester is an academic nephrologist in Chicago, IL and is affiliated with University of Chicago Medicine. She received her medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, did her residency in Internal Medicine at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood and her Nephrology fellowship at the University of Chicago. She has a clinical and research focus on kidney stone disease, and is also experienced in the care of patients with CKD including those on dialysis.

Education & Training

  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoFellowship, Nephrology, 1982 - 1986
  • Loyola University Medical Center
    Loyola University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1979 - 1982
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1981 - 2026
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1986 - 2001
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (ASN) American Society of Nephrology
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Kidney Stone Disease: Take Care of That Rock 
    American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2019 - Washington, D.C. - 11/7/2019

Press Mentions

  • Sugary Drinks May Increase Kidney Stone Risk; Coffee, Beer, and Wine Might Lower It
    Sugary Drinks May Increase Kidney Stone Risk; Coffee, Beer, and Wine Might Lower ItMay 23rd, 2013
  • Sugary Drinks Tied to Kidney Stone Risk
    Sugary Drinks Tied to Kidney Stone RiskMay 23rd, 2013

Grant Support

  • Pathophysiology of Calcium NephrolithiasisNIDDK2017–2022
  • Clinical Pathophysiology Of NephrolithiasisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2011
  • Core--AssayNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005–2009
  • Renal Crystal Growth Inhibitor ProteinsNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1995
  • Renal Crystal Growth Inhibitor ProteinsNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1994
  • Crystal Growth Inhibitor Protein &NephrolithiasisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1989–1993
  • Monoclonal Antibodies To Urine Crystal Growth InhibitorNat Inst Of Arthritis, Diabetes, Digestive &Kidney Diseases1985

Professional Memberships

Dr. Elaine Worcester, Dr. Elaine Worcester, MD, Dr. E Worcester, Dr. Elaine M Worcester