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Masahito Jimbo, MD, Family Medicine, Chicago, IL

MasahitoJimboMDPhD, MPH(He/Him)

Family Medicine Chicago, IL

Professor and Department Head, Family and Community Medicine, University of Illinois Chicago

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  • Office

    722 W Maxwell St
    Suite 235 (2F)
    Chicago, IL 60607
    Phone+1 312-996-2901

Summary

  • Dr. Masahito Jimbo is a family physician in Chicago, IL and is Professor and Department Head of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Illinois Chicago. He received his medical degree from Keio Gijuku University School of Medicine in Tokyo, Japan, and has been in practice for over 35 years. He is experienced in cancer screening and prevention, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease.

Education & Training

  • University of North Carolina School of Public Health
    University of North Carolina School of Public HealthM.P.H., 1997 - 2000
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Family Medicine, 1993 - 1996
  • Keio University School of Medicine
    Keio University School of MedicinePh.D., 1991 - 1994
  • Keio Gujuku University School of Medicine
    Keio Gujuku University School of MedicineClass of 1985
  • University of Tsukuba
    University of TsukubaBachelors, Biology, 1978 - 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2004 - 2023
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1994 - 2004
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1996 - 2000
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1996 - 1998
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Poster Presentation 37th Annual Michigan Family Medicine Research Day Conference, 2014
  • Best Oral Presentation 36th Annual Michigan Family Medicine Research Day Conference, 2013
  • Making a Difference Award University of Michigan Health System, 2012
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Recommendations for prostate cancer survivorship care: an update to the 2009 Michigan Cancer Consortium guidelines for the primary care management of prostate cancer p...  
    Skolarus TA, Wittman D, Northouse L, Jimbo M, Holmes-Rovner M, J Mens Health, 1/1/2014
  • How should family physicians evaluate and manage haematuria?  
    Jimbo M, OA Family Medicine, 4/1/2013
  • Diagnosis and office based treatment of urinary incontinence in adults: Part 1 Diagnosis and testing  
    Pelletier-Cameron A, Heidelbaugh JB, Jimbo M, Therapeutic Advances in Urology, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Application of the ready, willing, and able model to decision aid implementation.
    Jimbo M, Shultz C, The 36th Annual Meeting of the Society for Medical Decision Making, Miami, FL, 10/1/2014
  • Culture and patient-centered decision-making among diverse populations (short course work shop).
    Alden DL, Tanaka M, Jimbo M, Volk RJ, The 36th Annual Meeting of the Society for Medical Decision Making, Miami, FL, 10/1/2014
  • African American patients' perception of health information technology use in their doctor's office: a qualitative analysis study.
    Kelly-Blake K, Jimbo M, Woods K, Ruffin MT, The 37th Annual Michigan Family Medicine Research Day Conference, Howell, MI, 5/1/2014
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Lectures

  • "Bedside teaching for the residents of Okayama Central Hospital, with emphasis on symptomatology, differential diagnosis, case presentation, and consultation." Visitin... 
    Okayama Central Hospital/Kohjin Healthcare Group, Okayama, Japan - 10/1/2014
  • "Guideline for the evaluation and management of chronic kidney disease." 
    Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI - 7/1/2014
  • "Transition to clinical medicine, effective physical examination, and case presentations on difficult diagnoses." Visiting Professor 
    Saiseikai Utsunomiya Hospital, Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan - 7/1/2014
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Other

  • "Essential Hypertension" (Internet Self-Study CME Activity) 
    Jimbo M, UM CME, 2009
    http://ocpd.med.umich.edu/
    1/1/2014
  • Reasons to receive vaccinations (in Japanese). 
    Jimbo M, Weekly JAngle
    1/1/2014
  • Dealing with extreme cold (in Japanese). 
    Jimbo M, Weekly JAngle
    1/1/2014
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Press Mentions

  • Lung Cancer Web Module Helps Patients Decide About Screening
    Lung Cancer Web Module Helps Patients Decide About ScreeningOctober 21st, 2015
  • University of Michigan Offers Japanese Health Podcast
    University of Michigan Offers Japanese Health PodcastJune 28th, 2007
  • Study Finds Gaps in 'Decision Aids' Designed to Help Determine Right Cancer Screening Option
    Study Finds Gaps in 'Decision Aids' Designed to Help Determine Right Cancer Screening OptionFebruary 10th, 2016

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