Diagnosed With Cancer? Don’t Wait.
At City of Hope®, we’re redefining cancer care in the Chicagoland and surrounding areas, with a team of experts delivering leading-edge treatments and whole-person supportive care at lifesaving speed. With locations in Lake County, downtown Chicago and the North Shore, our multidisciplinary teams provide access to appointments within 24 hours, same-day diagnostics and 48-hour pathology results.
Here, top oncologists, Magnet®-designated nurses, expert genetic counselors and other clinical team members unite to create a personalized treatment plan for you, blending leading-edge research with compassionate care. From diagnosis to survivorship, everything you need is under one roof — so you can focus on healing, not waiting.
Why Choose City of Hope Illinois Locations for Cancer Treatment?
At our City of Hope Illinois locations, we understand that each cancer diagnosis is unique. That’s why we combine leading-edge treatments and technologies that target cancer down to the DNA, with compassionate care tailored to your individual hopes, needs and goals.
When you choose City of Hope, you gain access to:
An expert multidisciplinary team recognized for clinical excellence with nearly four decades of accreditation by the Commission on Cancer
A top-rated blood cancer program that’s the only accredited program midway between Chicago and Milwaukee, offering the full spectrum of stem cell transplantation services
An award-winning gynecologic cancer surgery program with experienced clinicians and staff who excel at advanced and robotic surgery techniques
A Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence™, one of only nine comprehensive programs in the nation and the only location in Illinois recognized for the highest clinical standards by the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers program
Comprehensive supportive care, providing you with a wide range of services designed to help manage physical and emotional side effects of cancer
A well-coordinated and streamlined experience, with our team handling the details of gathering medical records, verifying insurance information and managing appointment scheduling so you can focus on healing
Leading-edge cancer care approved by a wide range of insurance policies, in network with many providers, Medicare and most Illinois Medicaid programs, including Meridian Health
Advanced Treatment in Northern Illinois for All Cancer Stages and Types
Our Illinois clinical teams focus exclusively on cancer treatment, every day. With extensive knowledge and experience in all cancer types and stages, from early to rare and complex cancers, we provide you with comprehensive, specialized care at every step of your journey.
Our fully accredited Blood Cancer Center treats all types of blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. We’re also the only location midway between Chicago and Milwaukee that offers the full range of stem cell transplantation services.
As the only Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence in Illinois, we customize each patient’s treatment plan to her individual needs and cancer. Personalized options may include breast-conserving surgery, reconstructive options and radiation therapy that protects the heart.
Driven by speed, our multidisciplinary team of experts delivers a lung cancer diagnosis and treatment plan in as little as one week. Focused on precision and innovation, we offer minimally invasive options to aggressively treat lung cancer.
Our team of gastroenterology experts provides precise treatments for colorectal, stomach, pancreatic, liver and esophageal cancers. Using advanced technologies, including AI, we aim to aggressively treat your cancer while improving your quality of life.
Recognized for excellence in gynecologic cancer surgery, our experts provide personalized treatments for cervical, ovarian, fallopian tube, uterine and vaginal cancers. Our skilled team excels in advanced and robotic surgery.
Our prostate cancer program combines advanced treatment options and technologies with a strong focus on men’s sexual health both during and after treatment. In addition to surgery and radiation therapy, we also provide innovative options like Pluvicto® for recurrent and metastatic disease.
We Coordinate the Details, Supporting You Every Step of the Way
Navigating cancer care can be overwhelming, but at City of Hope’s three Illinois locations, we’re here to simplify the process for you and your loved ones. From the moment you reach out, our team is here to support you every step of the way.
Our team is here to help with:
Insurance Verification: We handle the details of verifying your insurance, so you understand your coverage and what to expect.
Appointment Coordination: We’ll schedule all your appointments with your clinical teams and supportive services in the most convenient way possible.
Transportation Coordination: Our team of financial counselors are available to support you and provide travel logistic support to qualifying patients.*
Your Personal Liaison: You’ll receive your own cancer care manager who’ll make sure all your questions are answered and you feel empowered throughout your care.
Traveling to our Hospital for Cancer Care? Are you traveling to one of our City of Hope Illinois locations? We accept patients from all over the Midwest and the country.*
*Patients who are beneficiaries of Medicare, Medicaid or other government health insurance programs are not eligible.
Our Illinois locations are part of a national network of nearly 2,100 physicians, scientists and researchers at the forefront of cancer research and treatment, striving to provide tomorrow’s advances in cancer care to those who need them today. Learn how when you treat with us, we combine our clinical excellence with compassionate care, because we know what you’re fighting for.
Get Peace of Mind With a Second Opinion
Many patients make a final decision after seeking a second opinion on their diagnosis and treatment plan. At City of Hope — a national network of cancer experts who collaborate coast to coast — we understand that you need accurate answers, quickly.
That’s why, when you seek a second opinion at one of our locations, our cancer experts work to perform the comprehensive evaluation you need, with the urgency you deserve. When you make a second opinion appointment with us, you’ll get results you can trust, delivered by a team of specialists who will collaborate on treatment recommendations personalized to your individual diagnosis, needs and preferences.
Meet Our Cancer Care Clinical Experts
Choosing the right doctor and care team is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when you’re diagnosed with cancer. At our Illinois locations, our physicians are not just experts in their fields with the experience of working with cancer patients every day – they’re also dedicated to providing compassionate, whole-person care to support you emotionally and physically.
Meet our local clinical leaders:
Dr. Buttin treats all gynecologic cancers and specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques, including robotic surgery. She has performed over 1,500 robotic cases to date.
Dr. Khan has strong expertise in treating breast and lung cancers. In his leadership role, he helps ensure patients receive high quality, safe care.
Dr. Rodriguez has over 20 years of experience treating blood cancer and is an expert in bone marrow transplantation. He has performed over 2,500 transplant procedures.
Dr. Stadler is the Chief Clinical Officer for Chicago-area locations, and specializes in prostate, bladder, kidney and testicular cancer treatment.
Dr. Winchester is a surgical oncologist with nearly three decades of experience treating a variety of cancers, including breast.
Refer a Patient
Our Illinois locations are intentionally structured to maximize speed to care, offering patients rapid access to our multidisciplinary services with appointments available in as little as 24 hours, and a recommended treatment plan often within one week.
For more information or to refer a patient, contact:
Phone: (847) 746-9990 or Fax: (847) 342-4089
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