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University of Chicago Hospital and Clinics

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5721 South Maryland Ave, Chicago, Il 60637

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James Tonsgard, MD, Neurologist

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Shawn Damodharan, DO, Neuro-Oncologist

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Deborah Ruckman, RN

Research Coordinator

Cynthia MacKenzie, RN

Please call Deborah Ruckman for clinical questions and appointments at 773.702.6169.

Appointments: 888-824-0200

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