Medical Oncologists Near Me in Joliet, IL - Ascension
Oncology • Joliet, IL
About
Summary: - Ascension Illinois is a nonprofit hospital and health care system based in Chicago, offering primary and advanced specialty care (including cardiology) close to home. - It operates in the Hospitals and Health Care industry with a focus on personalized, accessible medical services across Illinois. - Notable points: 41 employees (with strong YoY growth), leadership across clinical and operational roles, and a footprint in Illinois health care through Ascension Joliet/nearby markets. - If you’re seeking Medical Oncologists near Joliet, IL, Ascension Joliet provides Ascension’s network of care, and you can verify availability of oncology/medical oncology specialists through Ascension Joliet’s local offerings or the main Ascension Illinois site.
Clinic Type
Oncology
Address
5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Phone
(773) 702-6172
careers@ascension.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD / Vitals: Individual oncologists often hold high ratings (e.g., Dr. Modi rated 4.5/5 on WebMD) (Varies by provider (e.g., 6 ratings for Dr. Modi))
- U.S. News / Healthgrades / IDPH Hospital Report Card: Hospital-wide patient satisfaction often rated low (e.g., 53% would recommend) (Hospital-wide metrics are aggregate based on CMS survey data)
Patients praise
- Specific oncologists noted for compassionate care and clinical expertise
- Positive anecdotal experiences shared regarding the cancer center's care and staff
- Availability of personalized, coordinated, and comprehensive cancer care on one campus
Common complaints
- Low hospital-wide patient experience ratings (2 out of 5 stars on U.S. News)
- Reports of chronic understaffing and associated concerns about delayed care and medical errors
- Allegations of medical malpractice resulting in significant legal settlements
- Patient experience metrics lower than national and state averages (e.g., communication, staff responsiveness)
"I have hade the very best care from everyone … awesome and compassionate! We are very very happy with the cancer center and care. and employees ..."
— Facebook group discussion"By endangering the lives of patients through severe understaffing and forcing Plaintiffs and other nurses to watch helplessly as the needs of their patients are ignored, the Defendants have engaged in conduct that is unethical, immoral and indifferent to the conduct expected of a hospital, to provide safe and adequate patient care."
— Legal complaint cited in media report regarding hospital understaffingSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Hematologists/Oncologists Near Me in Joliet, IL - Ascension — Mar 13, 2026
- Prime Illinois Medical Group – Affiliated with Saint Joseph Medical ... — Aug 11, 2025
- Medical Oncology - Brian Moran Cancer Institute — Dec 14, 2025
- Book 100+ of the best Doctors near me in Joliet, IL - Zocdoc — Jun 24, 2026
- Ascension Care Partners Illinois | Home — Oct 25, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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