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University of Chicago Medical Center

Kidney Cancer Program

Primary Address

5758 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL, 60637

Satellite Locations

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook

500 Remington Blvd Bolingbrook, IL 60440

UChicago Medicine

1 Salt Creek Ln Hinsdale, IL 60521

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange

5101 S. Willow Springs Rd La Grange, IL 60525

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth GlenOaks

701 Winthrop Ave Glendale Heights, IL 60139

Key Contacts

Department Chair:
Dr. Arieh Shalhav
Patient Navigator & Appointments:
Call (888) 824-0200
Clinical Trials Contact:
[email protected]
(855) 702-8222

Volume

Metrics reflect this center’s demonstrated experience across key areas of kidney cancer care.

Kidney Cancer Surgery Volume

Medium

Clear Cell Kidney Cancer Diagnosis Volume

Medium

Radiation & Ablation Procedure Volume

Low

About these ratings

Volume and expertise levels are determined using standardized thresholds established by the Kidney Cancer Association and updated annually. Metrics are based on available data and may not reflect the full scope of a center’s capabilities or activity. These metrics are intended to help patients identify centers with demonstrated experience in kidney cancer care.

Types of Services Offered

Clinical Trials End of Life Services Genetic Counseling Infusion Center Integrative Oncology Molecular Testing Multidisciplinary Clinic Palliative & Supportive Care Precision Medicine Survivorship Clinics Medical Oncology Pain Management Palliative Care Pathology Radiation Oncology Radiology Urologic Surgery

Kidney Cancer Types & Expertise

Chromophobe RCC Clear Cell RCC Collecting Duct RCC Papillary RCC Renal Medullary Carcinoma Unclassified RCC Bilateral Kidney Tumors Complex Recurrent Cases Cystic Renal Tumors Hereditary Syndromes Kidney Transplant Recipients Solitary Kidney Young Adult (age 18-50)

Special Programs, Recognitions & Outcomes

Government-Funded Research NCI Designated Cancer Center

Research Programs

Clinical Multi-Institutional Collaboration Population-Based Research Lab Translational

Multi-Institutional Collaborations

Chicago KUH FORWARD (Kidney, Urology, Hematology training network)
Prostate Cancer SPORE (Specialized Program of Research Excellence)
Alliance for Clinical trials in Oncology
Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG)
NIH & NCI Research Partnerships

Patient Resources & Support Services

Art Therapy Fertility Preservation Counseling Financial Navigators Interpreter Services Lodging / Long-Term Housing Lymphedema Therapy Music Therapy Nurse Navigators Nutrition Services / Dietician Occupational Therapy On-site Dispensing / Pharmacy Parking Assistance (valet or concierge) Pastoral / Spiritual Care Patient Navigators Peer Support Options Physical Therapy Psychiatrists / Psychologists Social Workers / Counselors Transportation Service Wellness Center

Insurance Carriers

Accepted

  • Aetna (PPO POS EPO HMO National Advantage)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • PHCS PPO/ PHCS Savility PPO
  • Beech Street PPO
  • Oscar Health Choice (Marketplace plan)
  • Original Medicare (Part A & B)
  • Aetna Medicare PPO/HMO-POS
  • BCBSIL Medicare
  • Essence Healthcare Medicare
  • Humana Medicare
  • Medigap
  • Illinois Medicaid plans
  • BCBSIL Medicaid Community HMO
  • BCBSIL MMAI/ Humana MMAI

Insurance information is provided as a guide and may change. Participation can vary by plan, location, and individual coverage. Please contact the treatment center and your insurance provider directly to confirm that your specific insurance plan is currently accepted and to understand any applicable coverage requirements or costs.

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