Advanced in Calcinosis

Dr. Tamara Isakova

Nephrology
Northwestern Medical Group
676 N St Clair St Ste 2025, Arkes Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
23 Years of Experience
Advanced in Calcinosis
Northwestern Medical Group
676 N St Clair St Ste 2025, Arkes Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
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Overview

Tamara Isakova is a Nephrologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Isakova has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Calcinosis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Metabolic Acidosis, Calcinosis, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Kidney Transplant.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 161 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 9 articles in the study of Calcinosis.

Graduate Institution
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine, 2003.0
Residency
Massachusetts General Hospital
Specialties
Nephrology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in FL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology (Certified)
Fellowships
Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital
Hospital Affiliations
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

676 N St Clair St Ste 2025, Arkes Pavilion, Chicago, IL 60611
Call: 312-695-0596

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

5 Clinical Trials

The Effects of 12-months of Denosumab on Bone Density, Quality and Strength in Prevalent Kidney Transplant Recipients
The Effects of 12-months of Denosumab on Bone Density, Quality and Strength in Prevalent Kidney Transplant Recipients
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: July 25, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Denosumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
Short-Term Effects of Nicotinamide and Lanthanum Carbonate on Phosphorus Homeostasis in Healthy Volunteers
Short-Term Effects of Nicotinamide and Lanthanum Carbonate on Phosphorus Homeostasis in Healthy Volunteers
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 23, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
Decision Aid for Renal Therapy: Promoting Knowledge and Autonomy in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients and Their Care-Partners
Decision Aid for Renal Therapy: Promoting Knowledge and Autonomy in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients and Their Care-Partners
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 27, 2022
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
The BASE Study: Bicarbonate Administration to Stabilize eGFR
The BASE Study: Bicarbonate Administration to Stabilize eGFR
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 20, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
Iron Deficiency and Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 Regulation in Chronic Kidney Disease and Heart Failure
Iron Deficiency and Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 Regulation in Chronic Kidney Disease and Heart Failure
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 20, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
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161 Total Publications

Quantifying Capillary Pericytes In Vivo Links Them to Retinal Vascular Leakage and Potentially Albuminuria: A Pilot Study in Diabetes.
Quantifying Capillary Pericytes In Vivo Links Them to Retinal Vascular Leakage and Potentially Albuminuria: A Pilot Study in Diabetes.
Journal: Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology
Published: October 23, 2025
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