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Phillip Dechristopher, MD, Pathology, Maywood, IL

Phillip Dechristopher MD PhD

Pathology•Maywood, IL

Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine, Transplantation Immunology, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology

Medical Director, Transfusion Medicine / Blood Bank / Apheresis, Loyola University Health System, Medical Director, Clinical Laboratories, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital

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  • 2160 S First AveBldg. 110, Rm. 5228Maywood, IL 60153

  • Phone+1 708-327-2609

  • Fax+1 708-216-0448

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Summary

  • Phillip Dechristopher, MD, is a seasoned pathology specialist based in Maywood, IL. He holds subspecialties in Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine, Transplantation Immunology, Anatomic Pathology, and Clinical Pathology. Dr. Dechristopher completed his medical education at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and a residency in Pathology at Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center. He serves as a Professor of Pathology and Medicine at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and as Medical Director at University of Illinois Hospital. His expertise includes hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, therapeutic apheresis, and blood transfusion. He has published research on topics such as cell salvage techniques and apheresis practice variation. His accolades include a CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification and The Chang Ling Lee Award from the Illinois Association of Blood Banks.

Education & Training

  • Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center
    Michael Reese Hospital and Medical CenterResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1982 - 1986
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of MedicineClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1984 - 2029
  • Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
    American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
  • Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine
    American Board of Pathology Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The association between AB blood group and neonatal disease  
    McMahon KE, Habeeb O, Bautista GM, Levin S, DeChristopher PJ, Glynn LA, Jeske W, Muraskas JK, J Neonatal Perinatal Med 2019;12(1): 81-86. PMID: 303347622, 12/2019
  • A Strategy for Wellness in a Pathology Residency Program: Enhancing Chances of Success during an Epidemic of Burnout  
    Saint Martin MC, DeChristopher PJ, Sweeney RP, Acad Pathol, 6/10/2019
  • ABO blood group and procoagulant factors: The Hypercoagulation hypothesis, ABO and Procoagulant Factors.  
    Lai A, Jeske W, Habeeg O, Mooney S, Levin S, DeChristopher PJ, Glynn LA, Muraskas JK, Pediatr Res 2019 June 3 [EPub ahead of print]. PMID: 31158844., 6/3/2019

Books/Book Chapters

  • Rodak's Hematology: Clinicl Principles and Applications 
    Chapter: Chapter 37: Qualitative Disorders of Platelets and Vasculature 
    Page 713 - 733Jeske WP, DeChristopher PJEditors: Keohane EM, Butina MM, Mirza KM, Walenga JM.Elsevier, St. Louis MOEdition 7th,2025
  • Rodak's Hematology: Clinical Principles and Applications 
    Chapter: Chapter 38: Quantitative Disorders of Platelets: Thrombocytopenia and Thrombocytosis 
    Page 734 - 760DeChristopher PJ, Jeske WPEditors: Keohane EM, Butina MM, Mirza KM, Walenga JM.Elevier, St. Louis, MOEdition 7th,2025
  • Transfusion Therapy: Clinical Principles and Practice 
    Chapter: Red Cell Transfusion Therapy in Anemia (Chapter 2) 
    Page 29 - 64Burns CD, Ye Z, DeChristopher PJ and Menitove JEEditors: Marques M, Schwartz J and Wu YY.AABB Press, Bethesda MAEdition 4th,2019

Press Mentions

  • 4 Unexpected Benefits of Donating Blood
    4 Unexpected Benefits of Donating BloodJune 22nd, 2014
  • Machine Similar to Dialysis Removes Cholesterol from Blood
    Machine Similar to Dialysis Removes Cholesterol from BloodFebruary 28th, 2013

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