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Michelle Josephson, MD, Nephrology, Chicago, IL

Michelle A Josephson MD

Kidney & Pancreas Transplantation


Professor of Medicine/Medical Director of Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation

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  • 5841 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637

  • Phone+1 888-824-0200

  • Fax+1 773-702-5818

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Summary

  • Dr. Michelle Josephson is a nephrologist in Chicago, IL and is affiliated with University of Chicago Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and has been in practice 34 years. She specializes in kidney & pancreas transplantation and is experienced in general nephrology, transplant nephrology, and medical complications of transplantation.

Education & Training

  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoFellowship, Nephrology, 1987 - 1991
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1986
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1984 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • Fellow (FACP) American College of Physicians, 1995
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Donor Outcomes  
    Milda R Saunders, Michelle A Josephson, Journal of the American Society of Nephrology

Lectures

  • Successful Pregnancy Outcomes Across the Spectrum of Kidney Diseases 
    American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2019 - Washington, D.C. - 11/8/2019

Authored Content

  • Establishing a Core Outcome Measure for Fatigue in Patients on Hemodialysis: A Standardized Outcomes in Nephrology–Hemodialysis (SONG-HD) Consensus Workshop ReportMarch 2018

Press Mentions

  • American Society of Nephrology Welcomes New Cmmi Model Aimed at Boosting Transplant Rates
    American Society of Nephrology Welcomes New Cmmi Model Aimed at Boosting Transplant RatesNovember 27th, 2024
  • American Society of Nephrology Names Rajnish Mehrotra Editor-in-Chief of JASN and Senior Editor-in-Chief for the ASN Journal Portfolio
    American Society of Nephrology Names Rajnish Mehrotra Editor-in-Chief of JASN and Senior Editor-in-Chief for the ASN Journal PortfolioMay 25th, 2023
  • CKD Screening in All U.S. Adults Found Cost Effective
    CKD Screening in All U.S. Adults Found Cost EffectiveMay 22nd, 2023
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