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Dr. John Friedewald, MD

Nephrology* Age 52
Dr. John Friedewald, MD
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Dr. John Friedewald, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. John Friedewald, MD

Nephrology* Age 52
Chicago, IL
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26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Friedewald, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. John Friedewald, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Chicago, IL and has 26 years experience. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. They currently practice at NJ Surgical Specialists and are affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Palos Community Hospital and Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. Dr. Friedewald has experience treating conditions like Nephrotic Syndrome, Vitamin D Deficiency and Secondary Renovascular Hypertension among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Friedewald received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Friedewald is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nephrotic Syndrome
Vitamin D Deficiency
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Nephrotic Syndrome
Vitamin D Deficiency
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Nephrotic Syndrome
Vitamin D Deficiency
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Abdominal Pain
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Administrative Physical
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blastomycosis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Canker Sore
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
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Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Fungal Nail Infection
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Warts
Giardiasis
Gout
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Heart Disease
Heartburn
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Histoplasmosis
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Jock Itch
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Kidney Stones
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Migraine
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nasopharyngitis
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Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Pharyngitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pneumonia
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
Potassium Deficiency
Purpura
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Raynaud's Disease
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Ringworm
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Sleep Apnea
Syphilis Infections
Systemic Vasculitis
Testicular Dysfunction
Tobacco Use Disorder
Tremor
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Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vasculitis
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin A Deficiency
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin K Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Kidney

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Kovler Organ Transplantation Center
    676 N Saint Clair St Ste 1600, Chicago, IL 60611
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Specialties*
Nephrology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Fellowship Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital
    2003
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Friedewald, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Friedewald's profile.

Dr. Friedewald frequently treats the following conditions: Nephrotic Syndrome, Vitamin D Deficiency and Secondary Renovascular Hypertension. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Friedewald, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Palos Community Hospital and Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Friedewald, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL

  • Palos Community Hospital

    12251 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL

  • Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center

    5215 Holy Cross Pkwy, Mishawaka, IN