Christopher Najafi
Advanced in Nephrotic Syndrome

Dr. Christopher Najafi

Nephrology | Internal Medicine
Endeavor Health
Lakeside Nephrology, Ltd.
9332 Skokie Blvd., 
Skokie, IL 
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Advanced in Nephrotic Syndrome
Endeavor Health
Lakeside Nephrology, Ltd.
9332 Skokie Blvd., 
Skokie, IL 
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Overview

Christopher Najafi is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Najafi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Lupus Nephritis.

Graduate Institution
Rush Medical College, 1995
Residency
Rush Medical College, Internal Medicine, 1998
Specialties
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Licenses
Specialist in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Rush Medical College, Nephrology, 2000
Hospital Affiliations
Saint Francis Hospital-Evanston
Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Lakeside Nephrology, Ltd.
9332 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077
Call: 847-581-0110
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