James H. Tonsgard, MD

Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology

Director, University of Chicago Ambulatory Program for Neurofibromatosis

A pediatric neurologist, Dr. James Tonsgard is an expert in epilepsy and seizures, neurofibromatosis, and tuberous sclerosis. He also specializes in mental retardation and metabolic brain disease.

Dr. Tonsgard is an active researcher and is studying various biochemical processes that may affect neurological diseases. He is also interested in research related to neurofibromatosis.

Practice Locations

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

Comer Children's Hospital at the University of Chicago
5721 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

Palos Heights Clinic
7350 W. College Drive
Palos Heights, IL 60463

Year Started Practice

1978

Board Certifications

Pediatrics
Neurology

Medical School

Yale Medical School, New Haven

Residency

Yale Medical School, New Haven

Fellowship

The University of Chicago Medicine

Memberships

American Academy of Neurology
American Society for Cell Biology
Chicago Chromatography Discussion Group
Chicago Neurologic Society
Child Neurology Society
Midwest Society of Pediatric Research
Society for the Advancement of Science
Society of Human Genetics
Society of Pediatric Research

Language Spoken

English

Email

tonsgard@midway.uchicago.edu

Office Phone

(773) 702-6488

Office Fax

(773) 702-4786

Office Postal Address

James H. Tonsgard, MD
The University of Chicago Medicine
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 3055
Chicago, IL 60637

Clinical Interests

• Neurofibromatosis
• Mental retardation
• Autism
• Pediatric epilepsy
• Seizures
• Tuberous sclerosis
• Neurocutaneous disorders
• Metabolic brain disease
• Genetic brain disease

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Selected Publications

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