John J. Friedewald, MD

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Primary Specialty

Nephrology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons - 1998
Residency:
Johns Hopkins University - 2001
Fellowships:
Johns Hopkins University - 2003

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Nephrology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

5.0
5.0 

141 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

29 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

29 Reviews

April 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Friedewald is kind, caring, supportive, patient, detailed, and incredibly intelligent and insightful. He is always completely prepared for the appointment and takes time with me to really listen and understand any concerns. It is my privfortune to be under his care.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Friendly and helpful. I felt very safe.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Detailed, thorough, clear in explanations, etc. very much at ease with him.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Highly knowledgeable expert with great personality and wonderful to have as physician.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Excellent reputation. Outstanding physician.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

He gives me excellent access to him. He smiles and seems to really care about me. He lets me have a say in my healthcare. His advice is sound and from the heart.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

An absolutely great person to talk to. He was very informative and explained in "regular people" terms.

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March 02, 2024

5.0

Caring top notch physician

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Doc Friedewald is such an authentic human being and an exceptional Doctor!!! He is simply the absolute best!!!

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Caring and attentive.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

The best doctor that I have had

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February 03, 2024

5.0

Professional, kind and compassionate.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

He is great

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January 10, 2024

5.0

He listened to all my concerns and explained everything to me.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Friendly, answers all questions and explains things clearly

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Easy to talk to. Very thorough. Good personality.

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Outstanding and efficient care

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Dr Friedewald and the entire team have been outstanding.

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December 15, 2023

5.0

I have been treated by several different doctors at the transplant clinic over the years with previous transplant surgery. Dr. Friedewald is in a class all by himself. Dr. Friedewald is an attentive and seasoned specialty physician. His bedside manner is pleasant. He knows my history well and listens to concerns about my health and medication. I've had renal concerns for over 40 years. Dr. Friedewald communicates with me in a way that acknowledges my vast experience with renal treatment and teaches me more. I always learn from him. I'm lucky to have a seasoned transplant doctor who has a passion for working in the clinic with patients. I am grateful.

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Very nice and easy to talk to about your health.

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December 07, 2023

5.0

He listens carefully to your concerns and never seems rushed even when you know he has many other patients waiting.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Great aditude kind

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November 30, 2023

5.0

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Great person & very informative

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November 27, 2023

5.0

He is a very good doctor, great bedside manner and concerned about the patient as a human being… and not just a number..

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October 31, 2023

5.0

Dr Friedewald is always clear managing questions, expectations and concerns. He is warm and never rushed with me. I feel like I am in great caring hands with up to the minute knowledge. [ ]

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October 12, 2023

5.0

Same as everyone else at this hospital professional and explained everything every time

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September 20, 2023

5.0

Because he cares

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September 14, 2023

5.0

He takes his time with you and answers all my questions and is very helpful

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting / Related Activities

Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
  • eGenesis, Inc.
  • Rush University Medical Center
  • Sanofi
  • Starnes, Davis, Florie, LLP
  • Transplant Genomics (a Eurofins company)
  • UpToDate, Inc.

External Professional Relationships

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