Diagnosed With Cancer? Get Appointments Quickly in Downtown Chicago
City of Hope® Cancer Care Downtown Chicago offers patients in and around Chicago medical oncology, radiation oncology and hematologic oncology services in an outpatient setting, delivered by a team of experts who work together to understand each patient’s specific diagnosis and needs. Whether you’ve been recently diagnosed or are seeking a second opinion, our Downtown Chicago location offers expertise that comes from working exclusively with cancer patients with all stages and cancer types.
At City of Hope in Downtown Chicago, our team’s goal is to provide the best possible experience. We understand that cancer can be stressful, and that’s why we pride ourselves on:
- Offering appointments in as little as 24 hours
- Completing all diagnostic testing and providing a recommended treatment plan in as little as a week
- Handling appointment scheduling and insurance verification
- Gathering medical records so you can focus on your health and healing
- Extending treatment hours to accommodate your work and personal life
- Being readily available to answer any questions so you can be informed and empowered
To meet the needs of our diverse community, our team includes bilingual clinicians who speak English and Spanish.
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Clinical Services in Downtown Chicago
City of Hope Downtown Chicago (formerly Cancer Treatment Centers of America [CTCA]) cares for patients by pairing our expertise in numerous cancers and conditions with world-class technologies and services. Learn more about our cancer care services by clicking the arrows below.
Our medical oncology team will develop a personalized treatment plan based on your specific cancer type and stage, while also considering your personal goals and beliefs.
During your initial consultation, your medical oncologist will discuss your options and whether any additional tests, scans or referrals for other cancer services are appropriate.
Our Downtown Chicago location offers onsite image-guided radiation therapy, which is designed to reduce radiation exposure to healthy organs and tissue.
Our extended treatment hours and a convenient location just off Michigan Avenue offers you the flexibility to receive radiation close to home or work.
While our primary focus is on cancer care, we also provide radiation therapy for certain noncancerous conditions, such as keloids, refractory arthritis and Dupuytren’s disease.
If you require chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy or other intravenous treatments, we offer outpatient infusion therapy in bays that are specifically designed for relaxation and comfort.
Additionally, we offer nononcology infusions for a variety of diseases and ailments, including multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, benign hematology, allergies and more.
We offer treatments for all blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Our hematologic oncologist, an expert in blood cancers, has more than 20 years’ experience treating patients in the Chicagoland area.
Advanced services, such as stem cell transplantations or CAR T cell therapy, are performed at our hospital in Zion.
If you require specialty surgery services, such as breast, brain, urologic or gynecologic cancer surgeries, our nearby hospital, located approximately 10 miles east of I-94 in Lake County, is available to you.
Our multidisciplinary team of surgeons offers advanced treatment options such as oncoplastic breast reconstruction, hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, neurosurgery and robotic surgery.
At City of Hope Cancer Care Downtown Chicago, we provide an integrative approach to cancer care. That means we provide oncology services to treat your cancer, while also supporting your strength, stamina and quality of life with evidence-informed options, such as nutritional support, behavioral health services and physical and occupational therapy. Supportive care services are available in our Downtown Chicago location, as well as by telehealth.
With experience in treating a variety of cancer types, including liver cancer, gastrointestinal cancer and pancreatic cancer, we offer consultations for surgical oncology should it be part of your recommended treatment plan.
While pre- and post-care appointments may be completed downtown, surgeries are performed at our hospital in Zion, Illinois.
Planning a Trip to Downtown Chicago
City of Hope Cancer Care Downtown Chicago is conveniently located off Michigan Avenue in the Streeterville neighborhood. Validated parking is available at the City Front Plaza Garage, located just down the street at 240 Upper East Illinois Street. The garage is ticketless, so our staff will need your license plate number to validate your parking. Do not follow the instructions in the garage that say to scan the QR code, as you will not need to create an account.
To get to our location, pedestrian elevators are in the southwest corner of the parking garage. Once you exit, walk west on Illinois Street and cross St. Clair Street. The entrance to City of Hope will be on your right.
Our staff will validate parking for the CityFront Garage after your appointment(s) for the day are complete.
Public transportation options are also available. Visit transitchicago.com to learn more.
We’ll Handle the Details
City of Hope Cancer Care Downtown Chicago accepts a variety of commercial insurance plans, as well as Medicare and most Illinois Medicaid plans, including Meridian Health. Our team understands that a cancer diagnosis is stressful. That’s why we take care of the logistical details, like verifying insurance and gathering medical records, allowing for a well-coordinated experience.
To get started or to find out more about becoming a patient, call us at (877) 524-4673.
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City of Hope Welcomes Walter Stadler, M.D.
Walter Stadler, M.D., is now seeing patients at City of Hope Cancer Care Downtown Chicago. A medical oncologist with a focus on prostate, kidney, bladder and testicular cancers, Dr. Stadler brings more than 30 years of experience across clinical, academic and research settings. He also serves as chief clinical officer for City of Hope Chicago, where he ensures every patient at our Chicagoland locations receives the compassionate, high-quality care they deserve, as well as access to breakthrough treatments developed across City of Hope’s national network.
Our Downtown Chicago Location
Located in the Streeterville neighborhood, City of Hope Cancer Care Downtown Chicago offers patients in and around Chicago convenient access to personalized cancer care and state-of-the-art technologies.
Meet the Downtown Chicago Team
Our physicians are experts in the management of cancer and are committed to providing each patient with an individualized treatment plan — one designed to help patients manage side effects and get back to their life as quickly as possible.
Learn more about our Downtown Chicago providers by clicking the links below.
Dr. Stadler is the Chief Clinical Officer for Chicago-area locations, and specializes in prostate, bladder, kidney and testicular cancer treatment.
Dr. Bruetman has over 30 years of experience treating a variety of types and stages of cancer, with a strong clinical interest in breast cancer.
Dr. King is an expert in advanced radiation therapy, and is skilled at treating multiple cancer types and stages, including breast, prostate and lung cancers.
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. Li treats a wide range of conditions, specializing in complex gastrointestinal cancers, soft tissue disease and hepato-pancreato-biliary conditions and using advanced and minimally invasive techniques.