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Surgical Oncology · Illinois

John Abad, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Surgery (Surgical Oncology)

Oncology

Warrenville, IL

Thomas Tarter, M.D.

Oncology

Decatur, IL

Giovanni Giannotti, MD

Chairman of Surgery, AMITA St Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center

Oncology

Chicago, IL

Chantal Reyna, M.D.

Section Chief, Breast Surgical Oncology

Oncology

Maywood, IL

Mark Connolly, M.D.

Oncology

Chicago, IL

Mark Talamonti, MD

Clinical Professor of Surgery

Oncology

Evanston, IL

Mitchell Posner, MD

Chief Clinical Officer of Cancer Services

Oncology

Chicago, IL

Elizabeth Marcus, MD

Oncology

Chicago, IL

Faaiza Vaince, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Surgery (Breast Surgery)

Oncology

Warrenville, IL

Sonya Sharpless, M.D.

Oncology

Lake Forest, IL

Charles Brown, M.D.

Oncology

La Grange Highlands, IL

Kirsten Lung, MD

Oncology

Chicago, IL

Cristina Odonoghue, M.D., M.P.H.

Director, Melanoma Surgery

Oncology

Chicago, IL

Helene Sterbling, MD

Surgical Oncologist

Oncology

Park Ridge, IL

Denise Monahan, MD

Medical Director, High-Risk Breast Clinic

Oncology

Lake Forest, IL

Claudia Perez, D.O.

Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Rush Medical College

Oncology

Chicago, IL

Mark Cohen, M.D.

Dean, Carle Illinois College of Medicine; Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, Carle Health; Professor of Surgery and Biomedical and Translational Sciences, Carle Illinois College of Medicine; Professor of Bioengineering, Grainger College of Engineering

Oncology

Urbana, IL

Anna Kuiken, MD

Oncology

McHenry, IL

Ashley Hardy, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Oncology

Warrenville, IL

Olga Kantor, MD

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Oncology

Chicago, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Surgical Oncology oncologist do?

A Surgical Oncology oncologist is a Oncology physician with focused training in the surgical management of cancer, including complex tumor resections and reconstructive procedures. After completing Oncology residency, they pursue additional fellowship training so they can manage cases that fall outside what a general oncologist typically handles day to day.

What conditions does a Surgical Oncology oncologist treat?

A Surgical Oncology oncologist commonly treats breast cancer surgery, soft tissue sarcomas, melanoma, thyroid and endocrine tumors, and complex abdominal tumors. Many also see closely related conditions within Oncology, particularly when a case is complex, atypical, or has not responded to first-line care from a general oncologist.

When should I see a Surgical Oncology oncologist?

Consider seeing a Surgical Oncology oncologist when surgery is part of your cancer treatment plan, when a primary care clinician or general oncologist suggests a focused evaluation, or when you want a second opinion from a physician whose practice is concentrated on this exact area. Patients often reach a Surgical Oncology oncologist through referral, but you can also seek one directly.

How is a Surgical Oncology oncologist different from a general oncologist?

Both are board-eligible oncologists, but a Surgical Oncology oncologist has additional fellowship training and a practice that focuses on the surgical management of cancer, including complex tumor resections and reconstructive procedures. General oncologists treat a broad range of Oncology concerns; Surgical Oncology oncologists concentrate on the harder or more specific cases within that range, and tend to see a higher volume of patients with breast cancer surgery, soft tissue sarcomas, melanoma, thyroid and endocrine tumors, and complex abdominal tumors.

How does Convene match me with a top Surgical Oncology oncologist?

Convene Health evaluates oncologists on peer recognition, clinical leadership, published research, institutional affiliations, and patient feedback. When you complete an intake, our care team reviews your history and matches you with a vetted Surgical Oncology oncologist whose focus aligns with your case. Membership covers priority appointment coordination; the match itself is free.

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