Hematology
Jon Richards, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine
Park Ridge, IL
Jon M. Richards, M.D., is a hematologist-oncologist specializing in medical oncology, practicing in Park Ridge, Illinois. With over 40 years of experience, he focuses on treating solid tumors and hematologic malignancies, with particular expertise in melanoma, primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET), posterior fossa tumor, Merkel cell carcinoma, and performs bone marrow aspiration procedures. He serves adult patients, including those with advanced or rare cancers requiring specialized oncologic c
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Weill Cornell Medicine (MD, 1983)
- Residency: University of Chicago (Internal Medicine, 1983-1986)
- Fellowship: University of Chicago (Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1986-1988)
- Fellowship: UCLA Medical Center (Molecular Biology, 1979-1980)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Hematology & Oncology
Conditions & Treatments
LeukemiaLymphomaMultiple MyelomaHematologic Malignancies
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Northwest Community Hospital
- Advocate Illinois Masonic
- Aurora Health
- Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
- Advocate Sherman Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice