HealthGrades Recognized Doctors are board certified in the specialty they practice; have never had their license restricted or
revoked; are free of state or federal disciplinary actions; and are free of any malpractice claims.
Professional Interests:
General Oncology with focus on GI, Lymphoma, Benign Hematology
Physician Treats:
Cancer pain,
Cancer consultation,
Cancer Treatment (Oncology) Complications,
Colorectal (Colon) Cancer,
Lymphoma,
Gastrointestinal cancer
Patient / Medical Philosophy
It is not always possible to predict the course of one’s illness. The patient physician relationship is one built on open communication and trust. It is with this understanding that we can work together through the good and bad to make sure you receive the very best care given in every circumstance.
Experience / Training
Specialties:
Internal Medicine
(HealthGrades has verified that Dr. Matthew E. Adess, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine)
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Maywood, IL 2001
Internship:
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Maywood, IL
Residency:
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Maywood, IL
Fellowship:
Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL 2007
Health Plan / Other
Health Plans:
Aetna HMO-Elect Choice
Aetna Managed Choice POS
Aetna Open Choice PPO
Aetna Quality POS (QPOS)
BCBS HMOI
BCBS POS-Blue Choice
BCBS PPO-BCBS PPO
CCN - PPO
CIGNA Choice Fund
CIGNA Choice Fund PPO
CIGNA EPO
CIGNA Network
CIGNA Network Open Access
CIGNA Open Access - POS
CIGNA PPO
CIGNA: POS
First Health (PPO)
Galaxy Health Network PPO
Great-West Healthcare POS
Great-West Healthcare: PPO
Humana - POS
Humana Choice Care: PPO
Humana IPA-HMO
Humana PPO
Medicare Cook County
Medicare Lake County
Multiplan Admar PPO
Multiplan Formost PPO
Multiplan Health Network PPO
PHCS - PPO
Preferred Plan (PPO)
UHC All Commercial Products
UniCare: PPO
Accepts Medicare:
Yes
Accepts Medicaid:
Yes
Physicians that Share Call:
Jennifer Obel, Douglas Merkel, Bruce Brockstein, Thomas Hensing, Lynne Kaminer, Janardan Khandekar, Elaine Wade, Ginny Kamboj, Daniel Shevrin, Leon Dragon, and David Grinblatt.
Participates in Clinical Trials:
Yes
Disciplinary Actions
HealthGrades has examined disciplinary actions within the last five years from the Office of Inspector General and 50 state medical boards.
HealthGrades could not detect any disciplinary actions for Dr. Matthew E. Adess, MD
as of 11/21/2009. Note: HealthGrades reports on state and federal disciplinary actions (if any) from the previous five years.
Malpractice History
HealthGrades did not find any closed malpractice claims for
Dr. Matthew E.
Adess, MD
in the states of California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, or West Virginia.
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