Laura Farrington, D.O.
- Medical Oncology
- Solid Tumors Including Rare Tumors
- Breast Cancer
- Sarcomas
- Brain Tumors
- Head and Neck Cancers
- Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
- Referring Physicians Phone(847) 746-9990
- Referring Physicians Fax(847) 342-4089
- Referring Physicians Email[email protected]
As a medical oncologist at City of Hope® Cancer Center Chicago, Laura Farrington, D.O., specializes in comprehensive care for patients facing solid tumors, including rare tumors, breast cancer, sarcomas, brain tumors and head and neck cancer, at every stage of disease. As a physician, she prioritizes patient empowerment by helping her patients understand their disease and treatment options so they can make informed decisions about their care that will benefit them in the best way possible.
Board-certified in medical oncology, Dr. Farrington earned her medical degree from Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency in internal medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin, followed by a fellowship in medical oncology at East Tennessee State University. A member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and Connective Tissue Oncology Society, she serves as the Chair of the Ethics Committee at City of Hope Zion.
As a physician-scientist, Dr. Farrington is actively involved in research, particularly in targeted therapies, and has contributed significantly to several studies as a principal investigator aimed at improving outcomes for various cancer types.
Location
Chicago Cancer Center
Zion, IL 60099
Education & Experience
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine — American Board of Internal Medicine
Degrees
- Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Downers Grove, IL
Fellowship
- Medical Oncology — East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN
- American Medical Student Association’s End of Life Care — Chicago, IL
Residency
- Internal Medicine — Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Awards & Memberships
Memberships
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Connective Tissue Oncology Society