James J. Paparello, MD

James J. Paparello, MD

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Primary Specialty

Nephrology

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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:
Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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5.0
5.0 

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April 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Paparello provided extraordinary and appreciated care! This was first visit for me, and he was clearly up to date on my history and an expert in this field. I am forever thankful for time and effort to guide me!

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April 17, 2025

5.0

Smart and the follow up is terrific.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Dr PAPARELLO is a wonderful communicator. He is very knowledgeable and has a great presence or demeanor. He is friendly and showed concern about my health. He made recommendations to help me do better and stay on a healthier path. I am very happy that he is now my doctor and I look forward to being his patient going forward.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. P. spent quality time asking the most effective, practical questions that should have been asked and addressed by other specialties, but weren't. He is a great listener and validated my responses. Such a positive and helpful experience. God bless him.

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Paparello !! The best !

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April 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Paparello is one of the nicest doctors that I have seen in a long time. He is very caring and took the time to listen to everything I had to say I really appreciated it that.!

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April 02, 2025

5.0

Dr.Paparello stays on top of needed testing and informs you of what needs to be done for your overall health

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March 14, 2025

5.0

Dr Paparello is thorough and patient. He asked many questions but he will explain them so they are easier to understand and answer.

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March 14, 2025

5.0

I feel fortunate to have a doctor as wonderful as Dr Paparello. He epitomizes what every doctor should be. He truly wants to help you. He is an outstanding individual and doctor.

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March 07, 2025

5.0

He's a great Dr he listens and explains everything to us.

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March 07, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor, with the highest quality of care.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

He is simply the best!!!

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March 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Paparello's excelent care

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March 03, 2025

5.0

He is extremely thorough and thoughtful and takes as much time as needed to satisfy the patients needs. He is conservative but not alarming. He reviewed all of medical issues that can impact his care.

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February 28, 2025

5.0

He is the most caring doctor and very knowledgeable.

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February 28, 2025

5.0

Dr Paparello very concerned patient and reviewed all medication.

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February 13, 2025

5.0

He is awesome! Very attentive and take the time to answer all my questions.

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February 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Paparello thoroughly reviewd and explained my test results in a way that made sense to me.

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February 09, 2025

5.0

This physician simply sets the standard for excellence in nephrology: great knowledge base and outstanding patient relationship: great.

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February 08, 2025

5.0

Spent time with me, I could tell he was really listening and thinking through all the information and he didn't make me feel rushed so he could move onto his next patient. He explained things well.

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February 07, 2025

5.0

Pleasant to work with. Read my case before seeing me and listens to my concerns

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February 03, 2025

5.0

It was my first time meeting him. My husband and I felt that he is very knowledgeable, kind, listens well and never felt rushed. He gave us 45+ minutes of his time. I feel we have a great plan moving forward!

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January 30, 2025

5.0

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January 15, 2025

5.0

Very pleasant doctor who listens attentively to his patient. Punctual.

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January 04, 2025

5.0

Dr Paparello is very knowledgeable. He has the BEST bedside manners. He takes great care of my Mom and myself.

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January 04, 2025

5.0

Dr James saved my life in 2008.

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December 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Paparello have shown his concern and interest in me as his patient for the last 4 years.

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November 23, 2024

5.0

His personality is amazing

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November 14, 2024

5.0

Doctor Paparello is an excellent physician and cares about his patients

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November 14, 2024

5.0

Attentive doctor

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November 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Paparello's knowledge and ability to breakdown key data points for understanding and self education of the issues

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October 30, 2024

5.0

The same as above. I didn't give him a 10 because sometimes I have to wait too long to see him

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October 27, 2024

5.0

One of the BEST communicators as a Physician

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October 21, 2024

5.0

Very easy to talk to , took his time to explain things and listens to the patient.

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October 21, 2024

5.0

Dr Paparello is kind, caring, and he took the time to answer all my questions. And I sure had a lot of questions! He is an excellent, excellent doctor! He is thorough, reviewed my chart and pieced together all the missing pieces in my kidney care. I highly recommend him!

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October 16, 2024

5.0

Dr Paparello is fantastic. Knowledgeable, caring and very proactive.

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October 16, 2024

5.0

He glides you through the appointment and somehow manages to hit all the right buttons, doesn't miss a thing and you leave better able to cope with the difficulties of your health issue.

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October 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Paparello is extremely competent and caring. He always takes the necessary time to thoroughly review all of my issues and answer all my questions. I have complete trust in his advice and recommendations. I am fortunate that he is my nephrologist.

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October 09, 2024

5.0

Very informative and empathetic.

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October 05, 2024

5.0

Highly professional and caring doctor

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October 03, 2024

5.0

Highly recommended.

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September 13, 2024

5.0

Very good bedside manner. Informative and positive

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September 09, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable about his specialty - his explanations is sensible and makes the patient understand his care.

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September 09, 2024

5.0

He is knowledgeable, personable and provides detailed information in a way that is understandable.

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