James J. Paparello, MD

James J. Paparello, MD

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Primary Specialty

Nephrology

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Acute Kidney Injury
  • Chronic Kidney Disease Management
  • Electrolyte Disorders
  • Glomerular Disease
  • Home hemodialysis
  • Home Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Hypertension
  • Vasculitis

Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Connecticut School of Medicine - 1996
Residency:
University of North Carolina Hospitals - 1998
Fellowships:
University of North Carolina Hospitals - 2001

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Nephrology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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5.0
5.0 

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63 Reviews

August 26, 2022

5.0

His responses are easy to grasp and directly addresses the queries.

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July 27, 2022

5.0

He listens to me

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July 13, 2022

5.0

Provides good service. Caring.

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July 10, 2022

5.0

he seems to know his stuff and has been highly recommended by multiple people

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July 10, 2022

5.0

Very comfortable dealing with him. He has excellent knowledge and cares. I trust his judgement and his diagnosis'.

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July 01, 2022

5.0

He is very attentive to your need.He is just wonderful to talk to about your health need.

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July 01, 2022

5.0

He has always been very honest with me about my Urothelial Carcinoma + answeredmy questions in straightforward manner . He has also explained different aspects of my kidney disease in a clear and honest manner .I’m Undergoing chemo in bladder again , + he explained it might impact my kidney though it hasn’t to date .

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June 26, 2022

5.0

The best...expertise, holistic approach, communication skills, empathy, follow through.

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June 24, 2022

5.0

Takes good care of the paients.

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June 12, 2022

5.0

He is knowledgeable and certainly knows the field.

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June 11, 2022

5.0

He’s kind, brilliant, compassionate,& most caring that I have the pleasure of having. He’s diligent to make sure my health is the best it can be. He relates well & takes time to answers my concerns & explains well what my treatment options & gave me incites of the best treatment plans for my condition. Am very thankful for having him as one of my healthcare providers.

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June 08, 2022

5.0

He’s concerned about your health.

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June 08, 2022

5.0

He's knowledgeable, personable, careful, and professional. I trust him and his judgment.

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June 03, 2022

5.0

He’s the best!!

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June 01, 2022

5.0

Great Doctor. Took the time to really understand my concerns and provided clear guidance. Spoke truthfully regarding my current state. I really appreciated him letting me know I could ask any additional questions over MyChart.

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May 09, 2022

5.0

Very caring.

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May 07, 2022

5.0

He keeps track of his patients and aware of their conditions.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

He appears to care about his patients

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April 28, 2022

5.0

He could answer all my questions, also was very patient

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April 27, 2022

5.0

I am happy with Dr Paparello however I am awaiting a verification from the office regarding test requisitions and an appointment for May.

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April 24, 2022

5.0

He is a nice person.

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April 22, 2022

5.0

He is a caring doctor

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April 22, 2022

5.0

He is the best. He cares for his patients And when I see him I know I am getting the best care possible from him. I feel very lucky to be his patient

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April 19, 2022

5.0

Very intelligent

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April 15, 2022

5.0

Very friendly, explain patient situation nicely, good listener.

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April 08, 2022

5.0

Very caring and concerned about the patients. Great experience

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March 28, 2022

5.0

Listens to patient’s concerns and respects patient’s knowledge of their medical condition. Did not feel rushed. Took time to answer all questions. Showed compassion and patience.

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March 26, 2022

5.0

He listens and explain everything to me

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March 21, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and took time with me to make sure I understood questions I had

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March 16, 2022

4.0

Proficient

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March 11, 2022

5.0

He is caring, thorough and an excellent doctor.

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March 02, 2022

5.0

Very kind patient taking time to explain and answer my questions

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February 23, 2022

5.0

Very nice, competent, compassionate. Answers all my questions and concerns

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February 13, 2022

5.0

He is awesome.

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February 11, 2022

5.0

He makes going to the Doctor a wonderful experience

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February 06, 2022

5.0

He is very thorough and thoughtful physician.

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January 18, 2022

5.0

He is the Best I could find in his field

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January 17, 2022

5.0

Very happy

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January 12, 2022

5.0

He is so easy to talk with. He answers all your questions and makes you feel very comfortable. He is very knowledgeable yet down to earth.

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January 12, 2022

5.0

Very thorough and knowledgeable. Great bedside manners

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January 09, 2022

5.0

My doctor listens to me - that is important.

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December 22, 2021

5.0

Outstanding doctor, great personality,

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December 12, 2021

5.0

Kind, friendly and compassionate.

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November 23, 2021

5.0

I like him, he listens

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November 20, 2021

5.0

PersonableExtremely knowledgeable Very caring

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November 10, 2021

5.0

His expertise and knowledge, making me feel comfortable and explaining everything to the utmost detail. He is a credit to Northwestern Medicine!!!

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November 06, 2021

5.0

James Paparello is an excellent physician. Listens carefully to what patient reports, and asks excellent questions.

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November 03, 2021

5.0

Genuine and professional.

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October 26, 2021

5.0

Outstanding professional who truly cares.

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October 10, 2021

5.0

He not just a doctor he someone who cares about people and shows it we feel blessed to have him as our doctor and all of his staff

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September 28, 2021

5.0

He’s terrific!

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September 24, 2021

5.0

He is a caring doctor who.helps people and.offets options.

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September 24, 2021

5.0

I felt that Dr. Paparello was unassuming and very competent in his discussion and analysis of my medical issues. He indicated that he was going to discuss my medical issues with my primary care physician, my cardiologist, and my pulmonologist. I felt that this was the way to go.

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September 22, 2021

5.0

Very concerned Doctor and listens to concerns.

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September 13, 2021

5.0

He's been there for me since the beginning always providing excellent care and guidance.

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September 11, 2021

5.0

I have gone thru a lot with 3 kidney surgeries over the years and he has been there for me every step of the way. Of all the drs involved in pre and post surgeries he has been the most pro active and caring with the right medical advise. He is a credit to the Dept.

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September 08, 2021

5.0

He is the perfect doctor. Extremely knowledgable and covers every detail.

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August 28, 2021

5.0

There is the wonderful feeling of leaving the doctor's office knowing you are in the best of care. This is Dr. Paparello.I had questions, but they were all addressed even before I could ask about my concerns.Dr Papparello is very attentive and professional, but at the same time warm and compassionate. This is rare nowadays. Dr. Papperello is a true gem.

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August 06, 2021

5.0

He spent a lot of time with an answered all my questions appropriately. I highly recommend him.

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August 04, 2021

5.0

He was very patient, attentive, knowledgeable and calm.

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August 04, 2021

5.0

He is warm and friendly. Easy to talk to. Relaxed. And obviously knows his stuff.

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August 03, 2021

5.0

He's caring and smart. Great doctor.

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July 30, 2021

5.0

Thorough, smart, kind

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Disclosures

James J. Paparello, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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