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Dr. Derrick Christopher, MD

Transplant Surgery* Age 40
Dr. Derrick Christopher, MD
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Dr. Derrick Christopher, MD is a Transplant Surgery Specialist in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Derrick Christopher, MD

Transplant Surgery* Age 40
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Derrick Christopher, MD is a Transplant Surgery Specialist in Chicago, IL.

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Dr. Derrick Christopher, MD is a Transplant Surgery Specialist in Chicago, IL and has 14 years experience. They graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2010 and completed a residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.They currently practice at NJ Surgical Specialists and are affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Christopher is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Renal Transplant
Abdominal Organ Transplant
Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
Abdominal Organ Transplant
Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
Renal Transplant
Abdominal Organ Transplant
Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gallstones
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Ventral Hernia
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Kidney Disease
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Appendectomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Atherectomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrotomy
Hemodialysis and IV Access Surgery
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Live Donor Nephrectomy
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Transplant
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreas Transplant
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Peritoneal Dialysis
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Kovler Organ Transplantation Center
    676 N Saint Clair St, Chicago, IL 60611

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May 28, 2023
He was the Fellow when he was part of the team that performed my liver transplant. I saw him the most post transplant while in the hospital. He is smart, attentive, compassionate and pushed me to walk 15 minutes every hour. I didn’t always make it the first day or so, but he educated e on the benefit. I’m convinced that gentle nudging set the stage for my great recovery.
— May 28, 2023
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • ``Better people means better experiences. Our care team is committed to delivering results that change lives.`` 

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Derrick Christopher, MD is a transplant surgery specialist in Chicago, IL and has over 13 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2010. He specializes in Transplant Surgery and General Surgery.
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Specialties*
Transplant Surgery
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    2010
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    2015
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Michigan Health System
    2017
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Derrick Christopher, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Christopher's profile.

Dr. Derrick Christopher, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Derrick Christopher, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL