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James Herdegen, MD, Pulmonology, Chicago, IL

JamesJ.HerdegenMD

Pulmonology • Chicago, IL

Critical Care Medicine, Pleural Disease, Sleep Medicine

Medical Director, UIC Sleep Science Center

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  • Office

    1740 W Taylor St
    Chicago, IL 60612
    Phone+1 866-600-2273
    Fax+1 312-996-4665

Summary

  • Experienced medical professional dedicated to research, education, patient care and the promotion of sleep and respiratory health. A demonstrated history of innovation and rapid operational change in the sleep center environment, balanced by a business savvy for improving operations to bring in more revenue while managing costs to save on expenses. A developer of medical professionals with an impressive history of fellowship development and academic learning. Has performed as an Investigator or Co-Investigator in over 25 industry sponsored studies to better understanding of improved sleep medicine therapies

Education & Training

  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1990 - 1993
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1989
  • University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
    University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 1986
  • University of Illinois,
    University of Illinois, BS, Biochemistry , Summa Cum Laude, 1978 - 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1989 - 2026
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2019 - 2026
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • DE State Medical License
    DE State Medical License 2013 - 2023
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1986 - 1990
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Sleep Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Implanted Devices Offer an Alternative to CPAP Machines for Some Sleep Apnea Patients
    Implanted Devices Offer an Alternative to CPAP Machines for Some Sleep Apnea PatientsMarch 30th, 2017
  • For the Sleep-Deprived, Can A Song Be the Cure?
    For the Sleep-Deprived, Can A Song Be the Cure?February 14th, 2017

Professional Memberships

Dr. James Herdegen, Dr. James Herdegen, MD, Dr. J Herdegen, Dr. James J. Herdegen