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Dr. Yusra Cheema, MD
Nephrology* Age 43
Dr. Yusra Cheema, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

Offers telehealth
Map Pin Small Chicago, IL
Dr. Yusra Cheema, MD is a Nephrologist in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Yusra Cheema, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

Dr. Yusra Cheema, MD

Nephrology* Age 43
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Yusra Cheema, MD is a Nephrologist in Chicago, IL.

About Dr. Yusra Cheema, MD

Dr. Cheema graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Yusra Cheema, MD is a Nephrologist in Chicago, IL and has 18 years experience. Dr. Cheema currently practices at Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation and is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Cheema received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Cheema's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Cheema is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nephrotic Syndrome
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Nephrotic Syndrome
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Nephrotic Syndrome
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Hypertension
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Hypokalemia
Proteinuria
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
End-Stage Renal Disease
Kidney Stones
Acute Kidney Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Hyperkalemia
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Vitamin D Deficiency
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Hemodialysis
Acidosis
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Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Obstruction of Ureteropelvic Junction
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Dehydration
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Gout
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Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
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Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Systemic Vasculitis
Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Kidney

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • National Preferred PPO
    National POS – Open Access POS
    Choice
    Commercial EPO
    National POS
    HCPS Open Access Coverage EPO
    Choice Care
    HMO Premier HMO
    Humana EPO
    Choice Care POS
    National POS
    Choice Care PPO
    EPO PPO Open Access
  • Harken Health
  • Private HealthCare Systems
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Aetna Savings Plus of AZ
    Premier Care Network
    Traditional Choice
    Aetna Student Health
    Aetna Choice (Aetna HealthFund) POS II
    Open Access Elect Choice
    Aetna
    Open Access Aetna Select
    Voluntary Group Medical Plan
    Aexcel Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Select
    Aetna Better Health
    Aetna HMO
    Aexcel Choice POS II
    Elect Choice
    Value Performance Network
    Aexcel Choice POS
    Limited Benefits Insurance Plan PPO
    Open Access Aetna Select (Aetna HealthFund)
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Imagine Health
  • Choice
  • Cofinity
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Select Plus HMO
  • Blue Advantage PPO
  • Open Access
  • Workers Compensation WC
  • Health Alliance PPO
    Health Alliance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Aetna Better Health
    Coventry Health Care
  • HFN EPO
    HFN PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
    MultiPlan
  • Interplan Health Group
  • HealthLink PPO
    HealthLink HMO
  • Coventry Health Care of Illinois PPO
    Health and Life PPO
    Coventry Health Care of Illinois POS
    Coventry Health Care of Illinois HMO
  • Blue Choice PPO
    Blue Advantage PPO
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue HMO
  • Blue Choice PPO
  • Select Plus HMO
    Choice Plus
    Choice
    Choice Plus PPO
    Select Plus Gold PPO
    Options
  • Health Alliance
  • Choice Care (Humana)
  • Viant
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Network POS
    Cigna EPO
    Global Health Benefits
    Cigna
    LocalPlus
    Choice Fund
    Open Access Plus
    Shared Administration
    Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna POS
    Cigna Healthcare of Illinois HMO
    Open Access
    Choice Fund Open Access Plus
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus

Where Dr. Yusra Cheema, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
    675 N Saint Clair St Ste 18-250, Chicago, IL 60611
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 695-2887
  2. 2 Northwestern Medicine Department of Dermatology
    2701 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 535-7647

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Aug 23, 2025
Dr Cheema is thoughtful, makes you feel comfortable, answers all of your questions so that you understand your health issues. Excellent Doctor and one of the best that I’ve luck yTo have been a patient. Lucky to have her as is NW. Robert Oplawski
— Aug 23, 2025
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Meet Dr. Yusra Cheema, MD

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Nephrology
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Dr. Yusra Cheema, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Yusra Cheema, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
    2008
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Fellowship Hospital
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    2014
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Yusra Cheema, MD Practices

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL

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