Academic History
Undergraduate - Beloit College
Degree - B.S. Chemistry
Graduate - Northwestern University
Degree - M.D.
Graduate - University Of Arizona
Degree - PhD-Organic Chemistry
Graduate - Northwestern University Medical
School - Orthopaedic Residency
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About the Doctor:
Doctor James C. Kudrna obtained his undergraduate training at Beloit college receiving a Bachelor of science degree in chemistry in 1965. He obtained his PhD in organic photochemistry from the University of Arizona in 1969. His doctor of medicine degree with honors was completed in 1976 at Northwestern University. After completing his orthopaedic residency at Northwestern University and chief residency at Children's Memorial Hospital he joined the staff of Evanston Hospital in 1980. His current practice is restricted to diseases of the hip joint. As a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association, he travels extensively speaking world-wide on diseases and treatment of hip disorders.
Certifications:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
Awards and Honors:
Phi Lambda Upsilon (Chemistry Honorary),
University of Arizona
Alpha Omega Alpha (Medical Honorary),
Northwestern University Medical School
Honorary Member- Korean Hip Society
Academic Appointments
Assistant Clinical Professor - Northwestern University Medical School
Professional Appointments
Senior Attending Surgeon - Department of Orthopaedics-
Evanston Northwestern Healthcare
Dr. James Kudrna is affiliated with the following Hospitals,
Rush North Shore Medical Center - Skokie, Illinois
Glenbrook Hospital - Glenview, Illinois
Highland Park Hospital - Highland Park, Illinois
Evanston Hospital - Evanston, Illinois