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67 Results for Pediatric Hematology & Oncology near Chicago, IL

Learn more about Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Specialists and how to choose the right one for you

A pediatric hematologist-oncologist specializes in researching, diagnosing and treating blood disorders and cancer in children. Pediatric hematologist-oncologists care for children with blood conditions, such as anemia and bleeding disorders, and cancers, such as brain cancer and leukemia. They often work as part of a healthcare team that includes surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, nurses, and social workers.

A pediatric hematologist-oncologist typically: 

  • Performs a physical exam and takes a medical history
  • Orders and interprets laboratory, imaging, genetic and surgical tests to confirm and analyze the presence of cancer
  • Provides preventive screening for blood disorders, such as sickle cell anemia and bleeding conditions
  • Diagnoses and treats childhood cancers and acute and chronic diseases and conditions that affect a child’s blood, including problems with blood cell production and blood clotting
  • Provides a care plan for cancer treatment, which may include recommending surgery to remove cancer and precancerous cells, radiation therapy, or bone marrow transplantation
  • Prescribes medications
  • Orders or provides medical treatments to eliminate cancer, such as medication therapy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy
  • Orders or provides palliative therapies, such as medications and physical therapy to manage pain and symptoms

A pediatric hematologist-oncologist may also be known by the following names: children's cancer doctor and pediatric oncologist.

There are 67 specialists practicing Pediatric Hematology & Oncology in Chicago, IL with an overall average rating of 4.5 stars. There are 5 hospitals near Chicago, IL with affiliated Pediatric Hematology & Oncology specialists, including Rush University Medical Center, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and The University Of Chicago Medical Center.

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    Dr. Paul Kent, MD

    Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
    2 ratings
    Dr. Kent
    2.4 mi
    1725 W Harrison St Ste 710 Chicago, IL 60612
    (312) 620-1297
    Accepting new patients
    On staff at Rush University Medical Center
    Call: (312) 625-8745
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    Dr. Mindy Simpson, MD

    Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
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    Dr. Simpson
    2.4 mi
    1725 W Harrison St Ste 710 Chicago, IL 60612
    (312) 620-1297
    On staff at Rush University Medical Center
    Call: (312) 625-8745
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    • Dr. Paul Kent, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
      2 ratings
      Dr. Kent
      2.4 mi
      1725 W Harrison St Ste 710 Chicago, IL 60612
      (312) 620-1297
      Accepting new patients
      On staff at Rush University Medical Center
    • Dr. Surabhi Batra, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
      3 ratings
      Dr. Batra
      3.6 mi
      2300 N Childrens Plz Chicago, IL 60614
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    • Dr. Lewis Hsu, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
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      Dr. Hsu
      2.3 mi
      1701 W Taylor St # 2e Chicago, IL 60612
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Rishi Lulla, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
      2 ratings
      Dr. Lulla
      3.6 mi
      2300 N Childrens Plz # 152 Chicago, IL 60614
    • Dr. Mindy Simpson, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
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      Dr. Simpson
      2.4 mi
      1725 W Harrison St Ste 710 Chicago, IL 60612
      (312) 620-1297
      On staff at Rush University Medical Center
    • Dr. Leonard Valentino, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
      1 rating
      2.4 mi
      1725 W Harrison St Ste 710 Chicago, IL 60612
    • Dr. Elaine Morgan, MD

      Hospice & Palliative Medicine
      3 ratings
      1.4 mi
      225 E Chicago Ave # 30 Chicago, IL 60611
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Astrid Mack, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
      1 rating
      1.4 mi
      225 E Chicago Ave # 30 Chicago, IL 60611
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Stewart Goldman, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
      1 rating
      1.4 mi
      225 E Chicago Ave # 30 Chicago, IL 60611
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Alexis Thompson, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
      2 ratings
      1.4 mi
      225 E Chicago Ave # 30 Chicago, IL 60611
    • Dr. Navin Pinto, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
      1 rating
      6.1 mi
      5841 S Maryland Ave Chicago, IL 60637
    • Dr. David Walterhouse, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
      1 rating
      1.4 mi
      225 E Chicago Ave # 30 Chicago, IL 60611
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Radhika Peddinti, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
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      5.9 mi
      900 E 57TH ST Chicago, IL 60637
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Latika Puri, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
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      2.6 mi
      1901 W Harrison St Chicago, IL 60612
    • Dr. John Cunningham, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
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      5.9 mi
      900 E 57TH ST Chicago, IL 60637
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. William Tse, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
      1 rating
      1.4 mi
      225 E Chicago Ave # 30 Chicago, IL 60611
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Morris Kletzel, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
      2 ratings
      1.4 mi
      225 E Chicago Ave # 30 Chicago, IL 60611
    • Dr. Reggie Duerst, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
      1 rating
      1.4 mi
      225 E Chicago Ave # 30 Chicago, IL 60611
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Allen Korenblit, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
      3 ratings
      2.4 mi
      1725 W Harrison St Ste 710 Chicago, IL 60612
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Ruth Seeler, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
      2 ratings
      2.4 mi
      840 S Wood St Ste 1347 Chicago, IL 60612
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Janice Heckel, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
      1 rating
      3.6 mi
      2300 N Childrens Plz Chicago, IL 60614
    • Dr. Samuel Volchenboum, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
      1 rating
      5.9 mi
      900 E 57TH ST Chicago, IL 60637
    • Dr. Rukhmi Bhat, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
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      1.5 mi
      225 E Chicago Ave Chicago, IL 60611
    • Dr. Sherif Badawy, MB BCH

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
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      1.4 mi
      225 E Chicago Ave # 19 Chicago, IL 60611
    • Dr. Robert Liem, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
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      1.4 mi
      225 E Chicago Ave # 30 Chicago, IL 60611
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Taly Glaubach, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
      2 ratings
      1.5 mi
      225 E Chicago Ave Chicago, IL 60611
    • Dr. Nupur Mittal, MB BS

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
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      2.2 mi
      1653 W Congress Pkwy Chicago, IL 60612
    • Dr. Sonali Chaudhury, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
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      3.6 mi
      2300 N Childrens Plz Chicago, IL 60614
    • Dr. Jill de Jong, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
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      5.9 mi
      900 E 57TH ST Chicago, IL 60637
    • Dr. Jennifer Reichek, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
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      1.4 mi
      225 E Chicago Ave # 30 Chicago, IL 60611
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Daniel Choi, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
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      3.6 mi
      2300 N Childrens Plz # 152 Chicago, IL 60614
    • Dr. Rudy Allen, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
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      1.4 mi
      225 E Chicago Ave # 69 Chicago, IL 60611
    • Dr. Mary Schmidt, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
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      2.4 mi
      840 S Wood St Ste 1347 Chicago, IL 60612
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Jennifer Schneiderman, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
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      1.4 mi
      225 E Chicago Ave # 30 Chicago, IL 60611
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Rachel Bercovitz, MD

      Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
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      1.5 mi
      225 E Chicago Ave Chicago, IL 60611
    • Dr. Irene Eftekhar, MD

      Pediatric Medicine
      1 rating
      3.1 mi
      1801 W Taylor St Ste 2e Chicago, IL 60612
      Accepting new patients
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