George Bakris, MD

Professor of Medicine

Director, Hypertension Center

Dr. George Bakris specializes in the diagnosis and reduction of high blood pressure, particularly in complicated or refractory cases. He is also skilled in the treatment of kidney disease, with special expertise in diabetes-related kidney disease.

In his research activities, Dr. Bakris explores why the rate of kidney disease is significantly higher in the black population than it is in other ethnic groups. He also evaluates specific genetic and other markers that determine progression and development of kidney disease, as well as heightened cardiovascular risk.

Practice Locations

Center for Advanced Medicine
5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

Year Started Practice

1988

Board Certifications

Hypertension
Internal Medicine
Nephrology

Medical School

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Internship and Residency

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Fellowship

University of Chicago Medical Center

Memberships

American College of Physicians
American Diabetes Association
American Society of Hypertension
American Society of Nephrology

Language Spoken

English
Greek

Email

gbakris@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu

Office Phone

(773) 702-7936

Office Fax

(773) 834-0486

Office Postal Address

George Bakris, MD
University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 1027
Chicago, IL 60637

Clinical Interests

• Diabetic kidney disease
• Nephrology
• Refractory/complicated hypertension
• Vascular disease
• Endocrinology

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Read More About Dr. Bakris

As director of the Hypertension Center, Dr. Bakris and his team develop individualized treatment plans for patients who have high blood pressure that is difficult to manage.

Selected Publications

View a partial list of Dr. Bakris' publications through the National Library of Medicine's PubMed online database.