
William J. Gradishar, MD

Primary Specialty
Medical Oncology
Insurance
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Commercial Payors
Government Payors
Exchange Payors
Practice Focus Areas
- Breast Cancer
- Immunotherapy
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer
- Precision Medicine
- Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1982
- Residency:
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Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center - 1986
- Fellowships:
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University of Chicago - 1990
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Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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1173 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
February 19, 2022
5.0 star star star star starI’ve been Dr. Gradishar’s patient for almost 20 years. He listens and always explains the “why” behind my treatment and/or his recommendations. He is also calm which is important which a scary diagnosis like breast cancer.
January 03, 2022
5.0 star star star star starI have been treated by Dr. Gradishar for a number of years and feel he is a very skillful and compassionate doctor. He is thorough, listens to concerns, and provides answers.He is positive and clearly likes his profession. He is a doctor who gives his patients confidence that they are getting the best treatment.
December 26, 2021
5.0 star star star star starI am alive because of him, so I recommend him. He is also a no nonsense, tell it like it is person which I appreciate. I understand exactly what the plan is and what is going to happen. His nurse is mean, so I am always happy when I get to see him and not her.
December 05, 2021
0.0 star_border star_border star_border star_border star_borderNot happy with MD's overall attitude, his arrogant dismissal of questions, his lack of explanation of details. The patient has the distinct impression this MD would prefer to not see the patient.
November 28, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Gradishar is knowledgeable and efficient in his work. He takes time to answer my questions and orders appropriate tests to make sure my medication is working properly. He is friendly and approachable.
Disclosures
Industry Relationships
Consulting / Related Activities
Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities
- AstraZeneca
- MacroGenics, Inc.
- Merck & Co., Inc.
- Pfizer, Inc.
- Seattle Genetics, Inc.
External Professional Relationships
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