W. James Chon
Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. W. James Chon

Transplant Surgery
Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC
20 Prospect Ave, Suite 404, 
Hackensack, NJ 
30 Years of Experience
Expertise in
3
conditions
Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC
20 Prospect Ave, Suite 404, 
Hackensack, NJ 

Overview

Dr. Chon is an experienced transplant nephrologist and is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. His research interests include ethics in transplantation, BK virus nephropathy, and vaccinations in transplant patients. He has served as Chairman for the American Society of Transplanation (AST) Trainee and Young Faculty Community of Practice.

Dr. Chon is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Febrile Neutropenia, Islet Cell Transplantation, and Pancreatectomy.

Dr. Chon is board certified in Nephrology and Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

New York University School Of Medicine, 1996

Residency

University of Rochester Medical Center/Strong Memorial Hospital

Specialties

Transplant Surgery

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NJ

Board Certifications

Nephrology
Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Nephrology Fellowship
Transplant Nephrology Fellowship
Biomedical Ethics Fellowship

Hospital Affiliations

Hackensack University Medical Center
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
JFK University Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Korean

Gender

Male

Awards

Top Doctor (2014-present)

Insurance

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  • HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
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Change Healthcare
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Cigna
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Clover Health
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EmblemHealth
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Health First
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  • POS
Horizon Healthcare
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Independent Health
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  • POS
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Managed Medicaid
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Medica
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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MVP Health
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  • PPO
Oscar
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  • HMO
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Sunflower Health Plan
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC
20 Prospect Ave, Suite 404, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Sunday:Closed
Monday:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday:Closed

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. W. James Chon

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You can book an appointment with Dr. W. James Chon by calling their office at 551-996-5045. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. W. James Chon a top-rated expert for Islet Cell Transplantation?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. W. James Chon is classified as an Advanced expert for Islet Cell Transplantation, 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. W. James Chon specialize in?

While Dr. W. James Chon is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Islet Cell Transplantation, Pancreatectomy, 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. W. James Chon accept my insurance?

Dr. W. James Chon accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 551-996-5045 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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