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Ruba Azzam, MD, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Medical Center

RubaAzzamMD

Pediatric Gastroenterology • Chicago, IL

Pediatric Hepatology and Liver Transplantation

Medical Director, Pediatric Liver Transplant Program University of Chicago

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Overview of Dr. Azzam

Dr. Ruba Azzam is a pediatric gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University of Chicago Medical Center, Comer Childrens Hospital, and Comer Childrens Hospital. She received her medical degree from University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice 22 years. Dr. Azzam accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. She is one of 13 doctors at University of Chicago Medical Center and one of 14 doctors at Comer Childrens Hospital who specialize in Pediatric Gastroenterology. She also speaks multiple languages, including Arabic. She has more than 50 publications and over 400 citings.

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 2002 - 2005
  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Pediatrics, 2001 - 2002
  • University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine
    University of Jordan Faculty of MedicineClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2002 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2005 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2001 - 2003
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Transplant Hepatology
  • Master of Public HealthMPH

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • 3 Possible Cases of Severe Hepatitis in Kids Reported in Illinois, IDPH Says
    3 Possible Cases of Severe Hepatitis in Kids Reported in Illinois, IDPH SaysApril 25th, 2022
  • Chicago Girl Waiting for Liver Transplant Celebrates 1st Birthday in Hospital
    Chicago Girl Waiting for Liver Transplant Celebrates 1st Birthday in HospitalOctober 16th, 2020

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Arabic

Hospital Affiliations

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Illinois BlueChoice Select
    BCBS Illinois PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Cofinity PPO
    Coventry Health Care PPO Platinum
    Coventry Missouri - HMO/POS
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    HealthLink PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    Sagamore Health Plus
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
  • Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment

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