Dr. Michelle A. Josephson, MD | Chicago, IL | Nephrologist

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Dr. Michelle Josephson provides highly skilled medical care to renal transplant recipients and potential donors during evaluation, surgery and post-surgical treatment. She is a nationally renowned expert on BK-virus nephropathy--an illness that can cause dysfunction in a transplanted organ. Dr Josephson is also recognized for her work on pregnancy in kidney transplant recipients. Additionally, she specializes in the management of hypertension, bone disease and hyperlipidemia in kidney transplant patients.An active educator and researcher, Dr. Josephson focuses on complications in transplant patients, including infection, bone disorders and gender-specific concerns. She is also interested in ethical issues related to transplantation, such as paired kidney exchanges and the safety of kidney transplantation in HIV-positive patients.

3.6

8 Ratings
43 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
University Of Chicago Medicine
6 written reviews
2 specialties
15 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
2 hospital affiliations
3 office locations
Female

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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3.6

8 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 32 Minutes

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Amazing md! Dr. Josephson exemplifies what a doctor should be. She should really consider educating other doctors on how it’s done. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE her.

October 29th, 2022

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Dr. Josephson has been treating my sister Jamilah, who has lupus, for several years now and throughout the these years, I’ve grown to admired her. I’ve come across a lot of Doctors and you know the ones who have care in their hearts and the ones who don’t. Dr. Josephson has more than care. I recently saw her when my sister was in the hospital. There was so many doctors in and out. Dr. Josephson displayed genuine love for my sister similar of a parent. She listened to my sister, held her hand, touched her head. Dr. Josephson was actually comforting my sister and when others Doctors couldn’t diagnose my sister, she did because she truly listens to the patient. Dr. Josephson aided my sister in receiving the right diagnosis and through her efforts throughout the years helped my sister live her best life. Dr. Josephson is clearly in her own league where other Doctors should study her.

September 1st, 2019

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Dr. Josephson has been my nephrologist for many years. I honestly don’t know how I would have made it through without her. She is definitely on my very SHORT list of GREAT MD’s. Dr. Josephson is incredibly detailed and attentive. Getting in touch with her is never an issue. My confidence is only there when she is on my care team. I am truly grateful and blessed to have an MD with such patience, compassion, and understanding.

August 31st, 2019

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I cannot ever get through to her without having to call the clinic several times. The hospital charges too much money for parking too.

September 16th, 2016

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Dr. Josephson was very calm and took time to listen to what I had to say. I was happy to find a good doctor.

July 20th, 2016

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Nearly impossible to see her and the frustration made my high blood pressure worse!!

June 19th, 2016

University Of Chicago Medicine Nephrology

5758 S Maryland Ave Ste 5DChicago, IL 60637

Tel: (773) 702-6134

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

The University Of Chicago Medicine

5841 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637

Tel: (773) 702-1000

Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

1000 N Westmoreland RdLake Forest, IL 60045

Tel: (847) 234-5600


Dr. Michelle Ann Josephson, MD	Dr. Wendy Sue Rubinstein, MD	Dr. Magdoleen Wagih Nessim, MD	Dr. Eileen A Mc Vey Ruder, MD
Nephrology	Medical Genetics	Emergency Medicine	Preventative Medicine

3.6 (8 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
43 Years of Experience	37 Years of Experience	57 Years of Experience	59 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Chicago , IL	Evanston , IL	Hillside , IL	River Forest , IL
Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania	Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai	Med School: University Of Alexandria Faculty Of Medicine	Med School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School Of Medicine
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Chronic Renal Disease
Dialysis
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Hemodialysis
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Internal Medicine
Interstitial Nephritis
Kidney Biopsy
Kidney Disease
Kidney Transplant (Renal Transplant)
Nephrectomy (Kidney Removal)
Pancreas Transplantation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Polyomavirus Infections
Urinalysis

Dr. Michelle Ann Josephson holds an active medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Chicago Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania in 1983.

NPI Number

Dr. Josephson's NPI number is 1184785917.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Michelle Josephson affiliated with?: Dr. Michelle Josephson is affiliated with The University Of Chicago Medicine and Uchicago Medicine Comer Childrens Hospital Hyde Park.
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