Mary F. Mulcahy, MD

Mary F. Mulcahy, MD

4.9 
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Hematology and Medical Oncology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of California San Diego School of Medicine - 1993
Residency:
Boston University Medical Center - 1996
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2000

Board Certifications

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

Faculty Profile

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 Memorial Hospital

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

606 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

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March 29, 2022

5.0

Dr Mulcahy is the best !! always answer my questions and is there for me at any time. Having her as my Oncologist is priceless.

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March 29, 2022

4.0

Quick to response to questions and explains things to me in an understanding manner.

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March 26, 2022

5.0

She responds to requests directly or through team members provides CA19-9, CEA and Guardiant information before we review images. She offers the rationale behind her treatment recommendations.

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March 25, 2022

5.0

Kind, compassionate,great at explaining everything and took her time getting to know her patient. A true gift to Dr. Mulcahy Medicine.

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March 23, 2022

5.0

She is a top-notch oncologist who does a great job of thoroughly describing your condition.

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March 22, 2022

5.0

With every visit, Dr. Mulcahy takes time to ask questions, answer questions, review results of diagnostic tests, review response to current treatment plan and discuss recommendations for changes to current plan.

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March 21, 2022

5.0

She is Direct, Returns emails in a very timely manner, kind, and thoughtful! She brought me my order for PT herself. I’m impressed!!!

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March 21, 2022

5.0

As mentioned, she is personable and caring. She spends time to educate.

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March 21, 2022

5.0

She seemed so knowledgable and also concerned about my situation.

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March 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mulcahy is the best! Caring, empathetic, and genuinely kind. We have great conversations about my situation and she takes the time to explain everything completely and answer all of my questions. I trust my care to her without question. I refer to Dr. Mulcahy and her team as “The A-Team” because I consider them the best at Northwestern. I love working with Dr. Mulcahy and believe that I will have continuing success in my treatment because of her care and interest in my case and me.

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March 18, 2022

5.0

Really goes over each test result.

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March 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mulcahy was very patient, explained the process really well and took time to answer any and all questions that we had

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March 18, 2022

5.0

Polite, professional, knowledgeable.

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March 18, 2022

5.0

Top notch professional and thorough.

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March 18, 2022

5.0

Down to earth and very easy to talk to

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March 16, 2022

5.0

Very thorough and takes the time to answer questions. Also very personable and you do feel like you are just a number. Outstanding

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March 15, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mulcahy is a fanatic listener and responds to all of your concerns and issues I brought to her attention. Dr. Mulcahy has a great personality and is very attentive.

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March 15, 2022

5.0

The experience and knowledge she has is apparent. She listens and works well with other oncologists. I am seeing Dr. Mulcahy as my second opinion but I will take her recommendations to my local oncologist.

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March 14, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgable and straight forward. She explains her conclusions and advice very clearly and directly. She does not rush the patient and spends whatever time is necessary to answer questions.

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March 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mulcahy is a very caring and thorough physician

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March 12, 2022

5.0

Definition of caring physician scientist. Excellent in all key areas.

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March 09, 2022

5.0

Dr Mulcahy is the “best”

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March 07, 2022

5.0

Excellent clinician

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March 07, 2022

5.0

Reputation, experience and quality of care

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March 07, 2022

5.0

Very caring on your special needs.

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March 06, 2022

5.0

Very confident and personable.

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March 04, 2022

5.0

Professional, Knowledgeable , and Caring

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March 04, 2022

5.0

Straight forward.

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March 02, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mulcahy has provided me with excellent care, and she answers every question I have. I always leave feeling very reassured.

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March 02, 2022

5.0

Very caring and gives good advice

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March 02, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, and kind. She takes care to listen to her patients.

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February 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mulcahy spent a lot of time with me answering my questions and explaining things to me.

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February 28, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mulcahy was so thorough and explained terms so that we understood what she was teaching us about. She even followed up with a phone call after we were home. Thank you Dr. Mulcahy.

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February 25, 2022

5.0

Dr Mulcahy is one of the kindest, most knowledgeable doctors I have ever met. Her manners are impeccable and it's easy to see that she truly cares for her patients

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February 24, 2022

5.0

Straight forward. Doesn’t pull any punches.

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February 16, 2022

5.0

She is simply the best

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February 15, 2022

5.0

Epitome of a compassionate world class physician scientist.

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February 11, 2022

5.0

Medical expertise coupled with heartfelt care and personal support.

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February 11, 2022

5.0

She was professional, kind, thoughtful, amazing. a 15 out of 10.

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February 08, 2022

5.0

Dr. Mulcahy is a leader in her specialty. I greatly appreciate her attention to my test results and the time she takes in sending a "looks good" note with the results. I feel extremely fortunate to have been referred to Dr. Mulcahy.

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February 03, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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January 31, 2022

5.0

Dr Mulcahy is wonderful. Takes the time to explain things and answer my questions. She and the nurses—Summer and Caroline, make the whole experience much more tolerable. I feel at home and I can’t tell you what that means to me.

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January 28, 2022

5.0

The knowledge, education, and compassion that she spent with us. She listened to us.

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January 28, 2022

5.0

An outstanding medical oncologist.

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January 21, 2022

5.0

Kind, caring ,very knowledgeable and intelligent. I trust her with my life.

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January 20, 2022

5.0

Excellent

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January 16, 2022

5.0

She's professional.

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January 14, 2022

5.0

Very happy with Dr Mulcahy!

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January 12, 2022

5.0

Answers even my most inane questions cheerfully

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January 12, 2022

5.0

Thorough, informational, and compassionate appointment.

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January 07, 2022

5.0

Great oncologist. Compassionate, knowledgeable

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January 07, 2022

5.0

Outstanding.

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January 05, 2022

5.0

She is direct, attentive, and very responsive to my concerns and questions. Also, she is top in her field, and that gives me great confidence being under her care.

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January 02, 2022

5.0

Takes time to explain

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January 02, 2022

5.0

She is an expert who communicates well and is very caring.

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December 26, 2021

5.0

I personally selected and “hired” Dr. Mulcahy as my oncologist after learning of my diagnosis. I have never had cancer or any interactions with an oncologist, so a lot of research was involved. I believed in Dr. Mulcahy’s drive and determination for good outcomes for her patients even before I met her and I was not let down in any way after my first visit. I love her thoroughness, that she studied my case and ordered tests of me to review before we met, and her sense of humor. I knew I needed to look for a doctor with whom I would be comfortable and trust and I found her. This is going to be a beautiful long-term relationship and I am looking forward to working with her for our mutual success.

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December 24, 2021

5.0

Pleasant, professional, good communication ( listens as well as conveys info and insights).

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December 22, 2021

5.0

Kind and gets tinted point

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December 21, 2021

5.0

She checks in with me, makes certain to follow up since I am in a different state. She listens to me and checks to see what I know and explains things in a way I understand.

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December 20, 2021

5.0

Understands my concerns. Very levelheaded

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December 20, 2021

5.0

Dr Mulcahy was patient with my questions and addressed all my concerns. She made me feel important.

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December 19, 2021

5.0

I feel that she is providing me with the best care to address my needs.

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December 19, 2021

5.0

She is fantastic

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December 15, 2021

5.0

Approachable, concerned, expertise

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December 14, 2021

5.0

Absolutely she is the best !!!

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December 14, 2021

5.0

I trust her. I feel comfortable with her. She ensures my diagnostic results are discussed with me and encourages sharing questions/concerns.

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December 13, 2021

5.0

I like dr Mulkahey bc she is thorough and a warm person

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December 08, 2021

5.0

Dr. Mulcahy is so wonderful, smart and super easy to talk to. She takes her time explaining my care to me, walking me through scan results, answering my questions and going above and beyond.

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December 06, 2021

5.0

She is very nice and easy to work with

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November 30, 2021

5.0

She is very professional and knowledgeable about the client's health care needs.

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November 30, 2021

5.0

Very detailed

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November 28, 2021

5.0

Already have.

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November 26, 2021

5.0

Dr Mulcahy is Professional and includes my concerns with care treatment.

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November 26, 2021

5.0

Her medical knowledge and humidity toward patients

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November 17, 2021

5.0

Dr Mulcahy is the best!

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November 16, 2021

5.0

Very knowledgeable and good communicator.

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November 13, 2021

5.0

Competent, caring and highly skilled and looking out for my best interests.

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November 12, 2021

5.0

Dr. Mulcahy is very compassionate and extremely knowledgeable.

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November 12, 2021

5.0

She took the time to explain what I’m going through.

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November 12, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable and professional. She takes time to explain your tests and procedures. She’s interested in your thoughts and has you take part in your care. I know I’m getting the best cancer care with her.

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November 10, 2021

5.0

Thorough and informative. Takes time to answer questions. Kind and caring demeanor.

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November 09, 2021

5.0

She is the best of the best!

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November 08, 2021

5.0

I’m very comfortable and confident with Dr. Mulcahy’s care

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November 07, 2021

5.0

She’s a wonderful and caring doctor.

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November 07, 2021

5.0

Very Caring !

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November 05, 2021

5.0

Wonderful. Answered all my questions

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November 03, 2021

5.0

Pleasant personality and answers all questions.

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November 02, 2021

5.0

Very clear and thorough

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November 01, 2021

5.0

Very professional, knowledgeable, and caring

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November 01, 2021

5.0

Took the time to explain things in detail and listened to our concerns

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October 29, 2021

5.0

Very caring and exceptionally knowledgeable.

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October 27, 2021

5.0

She’s great

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October 26, 2021

5.0

Dr. Mulcahy is always helpful and knowledgeable regarding my treatment and symptoms, recommendations, very personable

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October 25, 2021

5.0

Contesta las preguntas que uno hace

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October 25, 2021

5.0

Seems very knowledgeable.

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October 13, 2021

5.0

Was aware of the information that was sent prior form other hospitals and doctors. Very Knowledgeable and receptive to questions. Very personable

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October 11, 2021

5.0

She answered ALL MY questions and explained everything to me Very polite and courteous

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October 05, 2021

5.0

Great communicator. Skilled, thoughtful and honest.

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August 30, 2021

5.0

She is knowledgeable about treatment and gives you truthful answers to all questions. Looks for alternative treatments that best work for your cancer. Very conscientious

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August 30, 2021

5.0

She is an awesome Doctor.

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Disclosures

Mary F. Mulcahy, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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