Dean G. Tsarwhas, MD

Dean G. Tsarwhas, MD

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Primary Specialty

Hematology and Medical Oncology

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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

Health System Clinician, 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:
Huntley Hospital
McHenry Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Woodstock Hospital

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5.0
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August 30, 2022

5.0

I was super afraid and will be for years to come, regarding having had Breast Cancer This Cancer Clinic ( Lake Forest) and All the Dr’s and staff that are caring for me, tare The Best.

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August 30, 2022

5.0

Friendly and thoroughTakes time with you and makes you feel at ease to ask questions.

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August 29, 2022

5.0

He is caring, explains your direction of care and listens to your concerns.

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Very caring and spends a good deal of time with patients. Very thorough and explains options very carefully

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Dr Dean G Tsarwhas answered all our questions and took care of setting up our treatment! He was extremely and accommodating!

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August 26, 2022

4.0

I feel like if the patient doesn’t have any concerns… more questions should be asked. If they do have questions, more explanation on the single word answer would add a little more substance to the visit.

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August 26, 2022

5.0

Phenomenal doctor in knowledge and patient skills

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August 26, 2022

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and caring doctor who gives you as much time as you need.

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August 25, 2022

5.0

Very pleased with the doctor’s professional demeanor, he is always thorough in addressing any questions or issues I may have.

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August 25, 2022

5.0

Very Informative !

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August 23, 2022

5.0

He has facilitated a great team and is attentive to the care path. Much appreciated.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

He make sure I am getting the newest best care possible.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

He listens to the patient and has great bedside manner

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August 23, 2022

5.0

He's nice n he knows stuff

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Very professional and knowledge

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August 19, 2022

5.0

The best oncologist I have seen!

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August 17, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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August 16, 2022

5.0

He is very good at what her does , 5 ⭐️ Doctor don’t get any better .

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August 15, 2022

5.0

Wonderful!

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Best doctor ever

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Very easy to talk to and very accommodating.

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August 12, 2022

5.0

The best EVER Knows me ,knows my needs and always treats accordingly

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August 11, 2022

5.0

He is an amazing caring doctor

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August 09, 2022

5.0

The communication between my doctors is priceless. I am very fortunate to have him in my group

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August 09, 2022

5.0

I have the upmost confidence in Dr. Tsarwous And his positivity is always available for any questions that I have and has a positive attitude

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tsarwhas is an outstanding physician. He has been my oncologist for over 15 years and I owe him my life. He is kind, compassionate, listens to my concerns, and calms my fears with facts and care. He and takes excellent care of his patients.

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable and calming.

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August 08, 2022

2.0

Long(!!!) delays in consult and approval of bloodwork for therapy.

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August 06, 2022

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable, friendly, encouager

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Thank you for all the help

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tsarwhas is caring and spends the time needed to review my current conditions, my recent experiences and my future plans. He asks open questions and has a holistic approach to my care and experience.

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August 02, 2022

5.0

He is the best. Never rushes you. Always listens. So grateful for him

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August 02, 2022

5.0

He is a good doctor

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and caring.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Great Doctor for all information and treatment

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, experienced, candid and compassionate- treats me like a human being, not a disease. Very responsive - thoughtful and supportive.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Informative, provides perspective, friendly, very prompt with referrals

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July 28, 2022

5.0

Thorough, direct, knowledgeable

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July 27, 2022

5.0

Friendly, knowledgeable, answered all questions, explained everything so all was understandable

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July 25, 2022

5.0

He listens, he gives options and he is compassionate. All around a great Dr.

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July 25, 2022

5.0

He listens to me & lets me know the reasons & what will happen. He has always given me a positive outlook.

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July 25, 2022

5.0

His manner and his expertise. I hold him in high regard as a physician and as a man.

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July 22, 2022

5.0

He is the best!

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July 21, 2022

5.0

So impressed with doctor. He listens and addresses all my concerns and has my gratitude for all he is doing to reduce the effects of my lung cancer.

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Terrific doctor

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Very thorough and knowledgeable.

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July 16, 2022

5.0

He did a good job answering my main question, prescribing appropriate blood tests, and evaluating my condition.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Attentive went over test results and answered questions.

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July 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tsarwhas knows about the newest treatments and is willing to change treatment when necessary.

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July 12, 2022

5.0

Very informed and gray communication

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July 12, 2022

5.0

Great dr

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July 12, 2022

5.0

He made sure that I understood everything that he said.

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July 11, 2022

5.0

We have confidence that Dr Tsarwhas is giving us the best care possible and Dr Tsarwhas has excellent rapport with and respect for our special needs son.

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July 11, 2022

5.0

Seems very competent. 1st visit

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July 08, 2022

5.0

Dr Tsarwhas is always congenial and caring. Examined me , Reviewed my numbers and continued on with his busy day.

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July 08, 2022

5.0

Responsive to concerns

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July 08, 2022

5.0

Answered every question I asked. Explained everything very well

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July 07, 2022

5.0

He is the best!

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July 06, 2022

5.0

He's a friendly guy, I'm liking him more, the more I see him

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July 05, 2022

5.0

Dr Tsarwhas is the best. He always answers my questions & listens to my concerns.

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July 05, 2022

5.0

Outstanding physician with a caring attitude towards his patients.

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July 05, 2022

5.0

When I received my diagnosis, I interviewed 3 doctors to take over my care. Dr. Tsarwhas was highly recommended. I save him for last and he did not disappoint. He brought calm to my craziness over the diagnosis. I instantly bonded with him and I have never looked back. A great doctor. Always answers my messages promptly whenever I have a question. A rare find in this day and age of medicine.

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July 03, 2022

5.0

Just a great Doctor and explains things

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July 02, 2022

5.0

Professional and informative.

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July 02, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable HelpfulOrganized

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July 01, 2022

5.0

He explained the approach we will take for my low Iron count.

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July 01, 2022

5.0

Very professional and explained everything so I can understand

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June 30, 2022

5.0

Helpful, knowledgeable, efficient

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June 30, 2022

5.0

Patient. Explained everything clearly and concisely

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June 28, 2022

5.0

I really like him. I would recommend him to anyone!

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June 28, 2022

5.0

Before the 1st time meeting dr tsarwhas- he read up on my history allowing us to discuss moving forward. Interested in scans/report & wanted to share findings with me. Excellent communicator

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June 28, 2022

5.0

Went over my history as I am a new patient. Took plenty of time with me. answered my questions

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June 27, 2022

5.0

Very thorough. Knows his medicine. Takes time to explain everything! Very reassuring.

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June 27, 2022

5.0

Very good doctor and my oncologist for over 20 years.

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June 27, 2022

5.0

Excellent service - caring, listen to concerns, never feel rushed…..

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June 27, 2022

5.0

Under his care I have improved greatly. My latest test results were all normal and prognosis is good. I’m grateful!

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June 27, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tsarwhas has a deep understanding of treatments for cancer.

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June 26, 2022

5.0

He is on top of my care and all the details and also shows concern for me.

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June 25, 2022

5.0

Took time with me to assure that he understood my health history

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June 24, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tsarwhas is a brilliant and approachable oncologist. Very willing to discuss all options based on evidence- based research.

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June 24, 2022

5.0

Very thorough, caring and sharing of information regarding my diagnosis and best treatment plan going forward.

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June 23, 2022

5.0

He’s helped me a lot.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

He answered all my questions.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tsarwhas always takes time to explain things when going over my issues. He never rushes or makes you feel like he doesn’t care. Great doctor.

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June 20, 2022

5.0

He understands. He looks for answers. He’s concerned about his patients and follows through

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June 20, 2022

5.0

He asks me several questions about my health problems and he offers solutions.

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June 18, 2022

5.0

Great leader and very knowledgeable about his patients

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June 15, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable and spends time listening to me as a person

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June 14, 2022

5.0

He has always taken the time to answer all my questions

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June 13, 2022

5.0

He is as good as it gets and I am thrilled to have him as my oncologist

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June 13, 2022

5.0

He is a great communicator. Explains things clearly and patiently.

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June 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tsarwhas is extremely competent in his profession. I have confidence in him and his care. he is person of thinking and feeling. He is great.

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June 11, 2022

5.0

He’s the best

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June 11, 2022

5.0

He’s smart, kind and compassionate.

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June 09, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, professional, & friendly

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June 09, 2022

4.0

He was a nice guy and actually listened to me.

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June 09, 2022

5.0

I have been seeing Dr. Tsarwhas for 10 plus years. He is so amicable and shows an interest in your life outside of the cancer diagnosis. So knowledgeable and explains information thoroughly

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June 06, 2022

5.0

He listens to my concerns, focuses on me, and explains things so I can understand. I trust him with my care completely, and I know he will do everything to fight this cancer.

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June 06, 2022

5.0

He listens and addresses all of your concerns

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June 04, 2022

5.0

I couldn’t have asked For a Better Man to head my team of People for my treatment & recovery . I feel truly blessed

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Disclosures

Dean G. Tsarwhas, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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