Dean G. Tsarwhas, MD

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine - 1987
Residency:
University of Michigan Health System - 1990
Fellowships:
Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - 1993

Languages Spoken

  • Greek

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

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2059 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 27, 2024

5.0

People will be happy and able to understand treatments.

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Always there for you.

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April 26, 2024

5.0

A nice dr. and very understanding

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Would recommended 200%.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Tsarwhas has worked diligently and patiently with me to manage my problem. He has always provided the best, expert, care with the best manner. I am grateful for his kindness and care.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

He saves people

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Been my dr since 1988. Great care, I'm still here!

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April 17, 2024

5.0

He's a good bedtime manner good temperament

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April 16, 2024

5.0

He is the best!

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Dr Tsarwhas truly cares about all aspects of care for his patients He always takes time to listen and never makes you feel rushed

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April 14, 2024

5.0

1000% TOP in his field. Good man. I'm HAPPY we found him and he took me on.

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April 13, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor, very professional, good personality.

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April 13, 2024

5.0

A real pro and a nice person.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

See above. Dr Tsarwhas has been my oncologist for 12 years. He has always been excellent, caring and taken excellent care of me. He always gives his patients his attention and never makes you feel like he doesn’t have time. He’s the best!

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Dr, Tsarwhas is so knowledgeable and understanding.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Because he’s the man💪

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Professional Knowledgeable Empathic Thoroughly explained the treatment plan, Treatment strategy and sequence of all procedures. Dr. Tsarwhas treated my husband 16 years ago with complete remission.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor. Very thorough

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April 09, 2024

5.0

He always reviews labs and procedures and remembers

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April 08, 2024

5.0

He always takes the time to check in with his patients in chemo, which is so satisfying as we are all hooked up. And , invariably we would always get that question to ask or to remember , and he is there to make the experience easier.

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April 06, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Very informative regarding my condition. Makes dealing with serious health issues easier and less stressful.

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April 05, 2024

5.0

He is very concern for your condition, know what's the best for your treatment, I'm lucky to have him as my Doctor,

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April 04, 2024

5.0

He is extremely knowledgeable in treating cancer and he has a team of drs that work with him. Also east to talk to. If you have questions regarding your health through my chart, he’s always gets back to you quickly.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Very Professional and Caring

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April 02, 2024

5.0

As above. Dr. Is the ideal physician. He is thorough, efficient, knowledgeable and a great person.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Dr.Tsarwhas is a caring knowledgeable Doctor - very professional. Very kind.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

No one better. I trust him completely

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April 01, 2024

5.0

He made everything easy to understand. And how things going forward will be. Made me feel comfortable and confident with his care

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March 29, 2024

5.0

He kept my daughter alive for 23 years of cancer. Until the end she had a full life of work and many friendships. She had the same opinion of Dr. Tsarwhas as does our entire family. Now I am getting my life back after cancer treatments overseen by Dr. Tsarwhas.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

He’s kind and caring. Makes me feel comfort

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March 23, 2024

5.0

Excellent communication and diligence with the coarse of my cancer treatment

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March 22, 2024

5.0

He answers questions completely & in plain English

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March 22, 2024

5.0

In our opinion the best in his profession

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March 16, 2024

5.0

He is very thorough snd explains everything

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Tsarwhas was extremely thorough and patient in our initial meeting. He explained the situation in detail and set out a plan of action.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Explains all results so that they are very understandable.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Excellent care; accessible, kind and very experienced.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Tsarwhas provides excellent care.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. tsarwash continues to show care and concern two years following my cancer diagnosis.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

He is very attentive. Great listener. Quick to respond.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Personal , knowledge

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Tsarwhas is the BEST !!! I’m lucky that he is my doctor.

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March 02, 2024

5.0

Asks questions and listens to response

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Very personable and caring doctor who shows a genuine interest in his patients

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February 25, 2024

5.0

He answers all questions. I feel confident in his decisions.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

He's the best of the best

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Care

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Very nice and accommodating doctor

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February 10, 2024

5.0

Dr Tsarwhas is the ultimate professional and at the same time he is genuinely engaged with his patients and their concerns. He always takes the time to listen and carefully respond. He is a caring provider.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Attentive and caring plus a wonderful professional.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Reputation as a great Oncologist Reputation as a kind and caring Doctor

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February 04, 2024

5.0

Articulate, thoughtful, efficient. My praise could go on and on.

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February 03, 2024

5.0

Fabulous doctor.

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February 03, 2024

5.0

Dr Tsarwhas is a fantastic doctor. He is caring and concerned. He takes time to listen and talk to his patients. He explains things in simple terms. I’m grateful to have Dr Tsarwhas as my doctor and to have Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital in my neighborhood.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

He's the best!

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February 01, 2024

5.0

He’s very caring & listens to all my concerns.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Excellent MD and good with pts

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, compassionate and has your best interest.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Dr Dean Tsarwhas was knowledgeable, professional and very kind and empathetic.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Excellent Doctor

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January 30, 2024

5.0

He is so smart feel good about how he cares to keep me eell

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January 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Tsarwhas is a very insightful Oncologist. He is extremely knowledgeable and I always feel like he has my best interest at heart!

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January 25, 2024

5.0

His knowledge is amazing. His care is outstanding and amazing

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Tsarwhas explains medical terminology in easy-to-understand language. He is a truly caring Doctor.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Wonderful patient/doctor skills!

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January 21, 2024

5.0

Listens to my concerns

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January 18, 2024

5.0

He’s great saved me kind considerate

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January 17, 2024

5.0

all because he listens. He hear my side I hear his side and we meet in the middle.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Tsarwhas is compassionate and caring when he shares information and answers questions. I completely trust Dr. Tsarwhas.

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January 12, 2024

5.0

He is knowledgeable of course, but can explain it and is so kind.

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January 03, 2024

5.0

He is knowledgeable and kind, making him a valuable addition to any team.

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December 29, 2023

5.0

He is a brilliant and compassionate doctor

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December 29, 2023

5.0

He’s thorough. And cares

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December 27, 2023

5.0

He is the best!

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December 26, 2023

5.0

Nice bedside manner, thorough, knowledgeable, treats patients with care.

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December 26, 2023

5.0

He has a good bedtime Manor he listens to me and my ideas of what I say in my treatment

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable

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December 20, 2023

5.0

took time and gave explainatios

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Professional, kind, patient, knowledgeable. Works well with other doctors- including those from other institutions.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Excellent Dr

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December 19, 2023

5.0

He’s the best! Professional. Well informed. Does his research. Caring.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

SUPER NICE GUY!!! HE CARES ABOUT YOU!!!!!

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December 19, 2023

5.0

He’s very through

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December 15, 2023

5.0

Very professional, kind, caring, takes time to show and explain scans, test results, etc

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December 14, 2023

5.0

Very personable & caring doctor. Reviewed with me prior medical reports & explained so I could understand. Ordered additional blood test. The doctor examined me well & asked series of health questions & current medications. Very thorough &!very caring Doctor.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

He is the best oncologist !!!🙂!!!

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December 12, 2023

5.0

He's professional, patient and caring

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December 12, 2023

5.0

I love him! Awesome doctor and all around gracious man.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Excellent Doctor

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Very measured in his approach to dealing with my cancer

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Everyone wants the best

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Dr Tsarwhas is an excellent physician. He is kind and caring. He takes time to listen and explains things to you.

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December 09, 2023

5.0

He is caring and knowledgeable.

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December 08, 2023

5.0

Love Dr. Tsarwhas. Punctual , personable , caring , interested, super intelligent and not scary !! :-)

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December 08, 2023

5.0

Feel great about Doctor's that listen! Very lucky to have this whole team with their continued effort of making sure I am healthy.

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December 08, 2023

5.0

He explains my condition and treatment options in terms I can easily understand

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Caring and professional.

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December 06, 2023

4.0

He seems like he really knows cancer

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December 05, 2023

5.0

He takes time and is always interested.

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Disclosures

Dean G. Tsarwhas, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

External Professional Relationships

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