John J. Friedewald, MD

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Primary Specialty

Nephrology

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons - 1998
Residency:
Johns Hopkins University - 2001
Fellowships:
Johns Hopkins University - 2003

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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 Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

5.0
5.0 

33 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

22 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

22 Reviews

August 25, 2022

5.0

Porque explica muy claro lo que preguntamos

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August 11, 2022

5.0

He is just the best! Takes time with his patients and explains things so that you understand what is happening. He is one of the main reasons I came to NW for my transplant!

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August 11, 2022

5.0

He's a very caring physician and keeps his pts. well being first.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Responsive, treats patients with dignity, sense of humor(yes, an often overlooked quality that is important to patient trust). Clearly knowledgeable.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

He’s the finest physician I’ve ever had the honor of knowing, and being cared for by.

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Probably the best nephrologist in the country. Love having him for a caregiver!!!

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July 14, 2022

5.0

Very caring

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July 14, 2022

5.0

He communicated very well and told me everything that I needed to know pre and post surgery.

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July 06, 2022

5.0

Good doctor.

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June 20, 2022

5.0

Excellent and considerate

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June 16, 2022

5.0

Very professional, friendly & informative.

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June 03, 2022

5.0

In addition, He is approachable and can ask questions and will answer them with smile.

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June 02, 2022

5.0

Always professional and straightforward. Listens. Never forgets I am a person as well as a patient. Acknowledges my husband when he accompanies me to appointments. Dr. Friedewald treats us as a team.

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May 27, 2022

5.0

I recommend him excelent real nice to peiple and explains to you anything according to anything you aak to the fullest extent.I was really pleased with him and the staff.Thanks to him and hus staff.

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May 25, 2022

5.0

Very informative

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May 19, 2022

5.0

He’s a very good doctor, very friendly and doesn’t scare you to get you to do things!

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Friedewald is a truly gifted and committed physician. He is passionate and incredibly knowledgeable about the most recent, exciting and promising transplant related studies, data and current best practices. He is friendly and down to earth.

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May 06, 2022

5.0

He’s the best.

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May 05, 2022

5.0

He was very willing to give me and my husband, who will be my donor, his time and attention to our questions and concerns, particularly regarding our type A to type B donation.

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April 21, 2022

5.0

The Transplant team at NW are so caring and they listen to you. I like everything about the Transplant department and I am so glad that I choose North Western to have my Transplant. The Doctos and Nurses are really great!

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April 21, 2022

5.0

Great doctor

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April 01, 2022

5.0

Very nice and informative

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting / Related Activities

Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • Sanofi
  • Transplant Genomics (a Eurofins company)
  • UpToDate, Inc.

External Professional Relationships

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