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John Friedewald, MD, Nephrology, Chicago, IL

JohnFriedewaldMD

Nephrology • Chicago, IL

Kidney & Pancreas Transplantation

Professor in Medicine-Nephrology and Surgery-Organ Transplantation, Northwestern University // Medical Director, Kidney & Pancreas Transplantation, Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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  • Office

    676 N Saint Clair St
    suite 1900
    Chicago, IL 60611
    Phone+1 312-695-0338
    Fax+1 312-695-9194

Summary

  • John Friedewald, MD is a nephrology specialist with subspecialties in kidney and pancreas transplantation, based in Chicago, IL. He completed his residency and fellowship at Johns Hopkins University and is a part of the Class of 1998 from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Friedewald holds the position of Medical Director at Northwestern Medicine and serves as a Professor of Medicine and Surgery at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. He has experience in various aspects of nephrology, primarily in kidney transplantation. Dr. Friedewald has contributed to publications within his field and conducted several clinical trials. He has received recognition for his work, being named a Super Doctor by SuperDoctors.com.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Nephrology, 2001 - 2003
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1998 - 2001
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2005 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2008 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2003 - 2006
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2001 - 2004
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Report of National Kidney Foundation Consensus Conference to Decrease Kidney Discards  
    Stephen Pastan, John Friedewald, Sumit Mohan, Ryutaro Hirose, Richard Formica, Clinical Transplantation
  • Development and Clinical Validity of a Novel Blood‐Based Molecular Biomarker for Sub‐Clinical Acute Rejection Following Kidney Transplant  
    Jonah Odim, Michael M Abecassis, John J Friedewald, Emilio D Poggio, Raymond L Heilman, American journal of transplantation

Lectures

  • Needle Phobia: Kidney Transplant Biopsy Alternatives 
    American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2019 - Washington, D.C. - 11/7/2019

Press Mentions

  • Donating a Kidney Is Safer Than Ever, Reassuring Research Finds
    Donating a Kidney Is Safer Than Ever, Reassuring Research FindsAugust 28th, 2024
  • A ‘Miraculous’ Connection Gave This Northbrook Woman a New Kidney and Twin Boys — But Now, Her Organ Is Failing Again
    A ‘Miraculous’ Connection Gave This Northbrook Woman a New Kidney and Twin Boys — But Now, Her Organ Is Failing AgainMay 15th, 2023
  • Chicago Doctor Donates Kidney to Stranger, Starts Chain That Saves 2 Lives
    Chicago Doctor Donates Kidney to Stranger, Starts Chain That Saves 2 LivesApril 6th, 2023
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Committees

  • Member, OPTN/UNOS Membership and Professional Standards Committee (MPSC) 2016 - Present
  • Chair, American Society of Transplantation (AST) Kidney-Pancreas Community of Practice 2015 - Present

Professional Memberships

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