Woojin James Chon, MD is a Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) - General practicing in Kansas City, MO
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Can't say enough good things about Dr. Chon. He has been my transplant doctor since 2009 and he's been very receptive and responsive to my questions and concerns. I am really glad that he is my doctor.…
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Bachelors Degree | B.A. | 1992 |
| New York University Medical School | Doctorate | M.D. | 1996 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Internship - University of Rochester | Medicine | 1997 |
| Residency - University of Rochester | Medicine | 1999 |
| Fellowship - Harvard Medical School/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Transplant Nephrology | 2003 |
| Fellowship - Cornell Medical College/New York-Presbyterian Hospital | Nephrology | 2002 |
| Fellowship - University of Chicago | Medical Ethics | 2012 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Internal medicine Sub-Specialty: Nephrology | Internal Medicine | 2002 |
| Internal medicine | Internal Medicine | 1999 |
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Transplant Nephrologist | 2003 - 2004 |
| Transplant Nephrologist | The Permanente Medical Group | 2004 - 2007 |
| Assistant Professor | University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Transplant Nephrologist | 2008 - 2016 |
| Associate Professor | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Medical Director, Renal Transplant Program | 2016 - Present |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fellow | American College of Physician | 2004 - 2009 |
| Fellow | American Society of Nephrology | 2005 - Present |
| Fellow | American Society of Transplantation | 2008 - Present |
| Member | The Transplantation Society | 2011 - Present |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Super Doctors | Key Professional Media | 2013 |
| Top Doctors | Castle Connolly, Inc. | 2014-16 |
Woojin James Chon, MD has not yet indicated the hospitals that he is affiliated with.
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Comment - “ A truly caring doctor ”
Can't say enough good things about Dr. Chon. He has been my transplant doctor since 2009 and he's been very receptive and responsive to my questions and concerns. I am really glad that he is my doctor.