Overview
Derrick Christopher is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 16 years.
Dr. Christopher is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Liver, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
Dr. Christopher is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (Certified). He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Dr. Christopher has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Derrick A. Christopher
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Derrick A. Christopher?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Derrick A. Christopher by calling their office at 312-695-8900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Derrick A. Christopher a top-rated expert for Enlarged Liver?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Derrick A. Christopher is classified as an Distinguished expert for Enlarged Liver, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Derrick A. Christopher specialize in?
While Dr. Derrick A. Christopher is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Enlarged Liver, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Derrick A. Christopher participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Derrick A. Christopher has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Enlarged Liver. You can view a list of Dr. Derrick A. Christopher's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Derrick A. Christopher accept my insurance?
Dr. Derrick A. Christopher accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-695-8900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Chronic Antibody-Mediated RejectionDr. Christopher isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Christopher isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Enlarged LiverDr. Christopher isDistinguished. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Advanced
- Kidney TransplantDr. Christopher isAdvanced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Liver TransplantDr. Christopher isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Pancreas TransplantDr. Christopher isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreas Transplant.
- Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney TransplantDr. Christopher isAdvanced. Learn about Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.
- VisceromegalyDr. Christopher isAdvanced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Christopher isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- EndoscopyDr. Christopher isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Christopher isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- HepatitisDr. Christopher isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Christopher isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Liver FailureDr. Christopher isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.