James H. Tonsgard, MD

UChicago Faculty Physicians

James H. Tonsgard, MD

Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics Director, University of Chicago Ambulatory Program for Neurofibromatosis

25 Insurance Plans Accepted

A pediatric neurologist, James Tonsgard, MD, is an expert in neurofibromatosis (NF), epilepsy and seizures, and neurocutaneous disorders, including tuberous sclerosis. Dr. Tonsgard provides comprehensive care for both children and adults with neurofibromatosis. In addition, Dr. Tonsgard 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 conducts clinical research in neurofibromatosis and is one of the principle investigators in a government-sponsored consortium for the development of treatments for NF.

Specialties

Areas of Expertise

Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics

Memberships & Medical Societies

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

Practicing Since

  • 1978

Languages Spoken

  • English

Medical Education

  • University of New Haven

Internship

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

Residency

  • University of Chicago Medicine

News & Research

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  • Aetna HMO (specialists only)
  • Aetna POS
  • Aetna PPO
  • BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
  • BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
  • BCBS PPO
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna POS
  • Cigna PPO
  • CountyCare *see insurance page
  • Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan PPO
  • PHCS PPO
  • United Choice Plus POS/PPO
  • United Options (PPO)
  • United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
  • United W500 Emergent Wrap
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
  • United Choice HMO (specialists only)
  • University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)

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