Overview
James Tonsgard is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Tonsgard is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), and RASopathies.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials.
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Locations
5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Tonsgard 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.
4 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Tonsgard
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Tonsgard?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Tonsgard by calling their office at 773-702-6488. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Tonsgard a top-rated expert for Neurofibromatosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Tonsgard is classified as an Elite expert for Neurofibromatosis, 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. James Tonsgard specialize in?
While Dr. James Tonsgard is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), and Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. James Tonsgard participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Tonsgard has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Neurofibromatosis. You can view a list of Dr. James Tonsgard's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Tonsgard accept my insurance?
Dr. James Tonsgard accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 773-702-6488 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Tonsgard isElite. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)Dr. Tonsgard isElite. Learn about Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).
- Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)Dr. Tonsgard isElite. Learn about Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2).
- Distinguished
- Legius SyndromeDr. Tonsgard isDistinguished. Learn about Legius Syndrome.
- RASopathiesDr. Tonsgard isDistinguished. Learn about RASopathies.
- SchwannomatosisDr. Tonsgard isDistinguished. Learn about Schwannomatosis.
- Tuberous SclerosisDr. Tonsgard isDistinguished. Learn about Tuberous Sclerosis.
- Tuberous Sclerosis ComplexDr. Tonsgard isDistinguished. Learn about Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.
- Advanced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Tonsgard isAdvanced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Experienced
- Aplasia Cutis CongenitaDr. Tonsgard isExperienced. Learn about Aplasia Cutis Congenita.
- Cerebral PalsyDr. Tonsgard isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
- Clouston SyndromeDr. Tonsgard isExperienced. Learn about Clouston Syndrome.
- Cowden SyndromeDr. Tonsgard isExperienced. Learn about Cowden Syndrome.
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Tonsgard isExperienced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- Dandy-Walker SyndromeDr. Tonsgard isExperienced. Learn about Dandy-Walker Syndrome.