Illinois Cancer Specialists: Cancer Treatment Centers in ...
Oncology • Lake Forest, IL
About
Illinois Cancer Specialists is a private medical oncology/hematology practice with 25 board-certified physicians across 7 offices in the Chicago area (including Schaumburg HQ and locations in Niles, Arlington Heights, Hinsdale, Huntley, McHenry, Woodstock). They offer cancer treatment, patient education, clinical trials, and access to advanced therapies and technologies. The practice has about 36 employees, annual revenue around $3.0M, and is headquartered in Schaumburg, IL. While their listed locations do not explicitly include Lake Forest, their Chicago-area network covers multiple northern suburbs, and they provide comprehensive cancer care, including medical/hematology and radiation oncology services. For Lake Forest-specific treatment options, contact their offices to confirm availability or inquire about nearest affiliated centers.
Clinic Type
Oncology (multi-location group)
Address
Greater Chicago Area (6 locations)
Phone
(847) 259-4482; (773) 774-0042; (847) 931-0909; (847) 885-0909; (847) 827-9060
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Emergencies phone calls available
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Insurance, Cash, Credit/Debit Card, Financing (if available)
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services are offered?
Medical oncology, surgical oncology, chemotherapy, clinical trials, nurse navigators, oncology pharmacy services, patient education.
What services does Illinois Cancer Specialists provide?
The page highlights comprehensive cancer care including medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, clinical trials, and related supportive services across six locations in the Chicago area.
Do you have clinical trials available?
Yes, clinical trials and research are available.
How can I contact for emergencies or urgent needs?
There is a dedicated emergencies-phone-calls page listed in the site links for urgent inquiries.
Where are the clinic locations and their addresses?
Locations include Arlington Heights, Chicago Resurrection, Crystal Lake, Elgin, Hoffman Estates, and Niles with the respective addresses listed on the sites.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- RateMDs (Niles facility): 3.0/5.0 (1 review)
- LocalityBiz (Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Cancer Center): 3.0/5.0
Patients praise
- Compassionate and professional medical staff
- Physicians praised for expertise and empathy
- Efficient and responsive administrative and office support in some locations
- High-quality medical attention for cancer and blood disorders
Common complaints
- Concerns about lack of communication and coordination of care
- Negative experiences with specific physicians regarding second opinions
- Dissatisfaction with the age or condition of facility furniture and atmosphere
- Difficulties with medical processes and physical side effects of treatment
"Customer feedback indicates that Illinois Cancer Specialists provides compassionate and highly professional medical care. Many reviewers commend the team’s attentive approach..."
— Wheree"Any doctor that has issues with their patients getting second opinions or consults from specialist has some serious issues..."
— LocalityBiz"The Niles facility really could use an update . I find it sad that the furniture in waiting rooms a treatment area is ripped and worn out ."
— RateMDsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Destry J. Elms, MD - Hematologist-Oncologist in Niles, IL — May 14, 2026
- Gurnee Place Memory Care seeks donations for project – Shaw Local — Feb 5, 2026
- Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources Expands to St. George Cancer Institute in Orland Park — Oct 31, 2025
- CCSI Receives Re-Certification for High-Quality Cancer Care from the Largest Oncology Association in United States - Cancer Care Specialists of IL — Nov 21, 2025
- Cutting-Edge Clinical Trial Access - Illinois CancerCare — Oct 27, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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