James J. Paparello, MD
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:
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MD, University of Connecticut School of Medicine - 1996
- Residency:
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University of North Carolina Hospitals - 1998
- Fellowships:
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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 MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Northwestern Lake Forest HospitalNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
August 05, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Paparello is amazing. He was able treat my extremely difficult high blood pressure without the drug side effects. He’s a great listener and is on top of the latest research and is extremely knowledgeable.
June 16, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr Paparello has is excellent at what he does not only is he a great Dr he really cares about his patients. He takes the tile to listen to all your concerns and explains things in a manner which you can understand. Thank you Dr Paparello!
June 15, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Paperello is the most nicest and knowledgeable physician I have ever met! I work in the Healthcare industry for [ ] which gives me a comprehensive base and he is definitely one that can't be touched!!
June 15, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Paparello is the best and an excellent doctor, he's pleasant, polite and friendly, he takes his time and truly cares, he answered my questions and concerns explained well issues regarding my health.He's compassionate, great doctor. i am fortunate and grateful especially Dr. Paparello to have all this doctors to take care of my health.
April 08, 2023
5.0 star star star star starDr. Paparello carefully goes over my medications and lab work to make sure that there are no problems with my health care. Should I need additional help or medication, he provides the right answers for my benefit.
December 12, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr Paparello took a lot of time with me to understand and explain my condition and gave me several opportunities to ask him questions. He was very attentive and generous with his time--I appreciate that level of care.
October 21, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Paparello was quite thorough in his review of my medical records, labs, history, etc. He also examined my heart and lungs. He is planning on consulting with some of my other doctors to decide the best course of action for me.
October 07, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr Paparello is an absolutely amazing physician. He’s very thorough. Your visit is not rushed. And he respects your thoughts and opinions and you are included in all decisions about your health care. No question is too small or too large to ask him. He makes sure his explanation are understandable, if not he has no problems repeating himself and going over it again. He knows what’s going on with you as a patient before he enters the exam room. He’s prepared. You are a individual patient to him. He’s considerate respectful pleasant and always has a kind word. His thoughtfulness and words of encouragement toward you as a patient is very comforting. No one necessarily likes doctors visits however it’s always a pleasure to see Dr. Paparella. He puts you at ease with his wonderful disposition.
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.