Distinguished in Lupus Nephritis

Dr. Irene Blanco

Rheumatology
Northwestern Medical Group
675 N St Clair St Ste 14-100, Galter Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
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27 Years of Experience

Distinguished in Lupus Nephritis
Northwestern Medical Group
675 N St Clair St Ste 14-100, Galter Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
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Overview

Irene Blanco is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Blanco has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lupus Nephritis. Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Lupus Nephritis.

Graduate Institution
Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University, 1999.0
Residency
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
Specialties
Rheumatology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in NY
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology (Certified)
Fellowships
Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Moses and Weiler Campuses)
Hospital Affiliations
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Community Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

675 N St Clair St Ste 14-100, Galter Pavilion, Chicago, IL 60611
Call: 312-695-8628

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.


25 Total Publications

Improving Mental Health Care for People With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Time to Take Action.
Improving Mental Health Care for People With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Time to Take Action.
Journal: The Journal of rheumatology
Published: October 01, 2025
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      • Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
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