James J. Paparello
Experienced in Minimal Change Disease

Dr. James J. Paparello

Nephrology
Northwestern Medical Group
676 N St Clair St Ste 2025, Arkes Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
Offers Telehealth
30 Years of Experience

Experienced in Minimal Change Disease
Northwestern Medical Group
676 N St Clair St Ste 2025, Arkes Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
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Overview

James Paparello is a Nephrologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Paparello has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Minimal Change Disease. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Lupus Nephritis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine, 1996.0
Residency
University of North Carolina Hospitals
Specialties
Nephrology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
Fellowships
University of North Carolina Hospitals
Hospital Affiliations
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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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.


12 Total Publications

Development and Pilot Testing of Hypertension Management Support with EHR-Integrated Telemonitoring and Proactive Patient Messaging.
Development and Pilot Testing of Hypertension Management Support with EHR-Integrated Telemonitoring and Proactive Patient Messaging.
Journal: American journal of hypertension
Published: April 10, 2025
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