Raanan Y. Alter, MD

Raanan Y. Alter, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Gynecologic Oncology

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Chemotherapy
  • Fertility Preservation
  • Gynecologic Cancers
  • Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
  • Laser Surgery
  • Radical Pelvic Surgery
  • Radical Trachelectomy
  • Robotic Gynecologic Cancer Surgery

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2014
Residency:
Loyola University Medical Center - 2018
Fellowships:
University of Chicago - 2021

Faculty Profile

Health System Clinician, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

544 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

August 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Alter is knowledgeable and explains things in layman's terms. He used diagrams to explain. My husband was on the phone and was able to understand everything well without even looking at the diagrams. Answered all our questions and was patient.

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Spend time to explain the treatment plan and answer all our questions.

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August 26, 2022

5.0

Great Dr. He’s so knowledgeable and caring. He never rushes me and always has plenty of time for our questions. He’s just a wonderful person!

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August 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Alter was very kind, compassionate. Listened to everything I asked or said. He is very knowledgeable and was on top of everything

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August 25, 2022

5.0

Very caring doctor

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Dr. Alter is knowledgeable and understands each of his patients needs and concerns.He totally stays optimistic in all situations!

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August 24, 2022

5.0

He told me every step of the procedure. Answer my questions. Made me feel at ease

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Very personable. Great bedside manner. Answers all questions.

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Alter jumped on my diagnosis and took care of it.

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August 21, 2022

5.0

Very caring and explains everything thoroughly

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August 17, 2022

5.0

Oh my goodness, where do I begin… dr. alter was amazing. First of all he is kind and gentle, which goes a long way with me. He is patient and thorough. He took his time with me and explained everything that was happening. And we discussed all of the options for the best possible outcome . Could not be any more impressed or happy with Dr. alter and my experience today!

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Caring, knowledgeable. Comforting as well.

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August 11, 2022

5.0

Dr Alter inspires confidence

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August 11, 2022

5.0

Dr.Raanan is awesome very caring and over exceeds the patient’s expectations. Thank you Dr.Raanan for being such a genuine and caring human being.

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August 11, 2022

5.0

Dr. Alter was incredibly thorough and explained everything so patiently. I valued his expert opinion and options for next steps. I very much appreciated the kindness.

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August 10, 2022

5.0

Dr Alter was so nice and also very competent and obviously very knowledgeable!

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August 10, 2022

5.0

Dr Alter has a wonderful demeanor and provides his time and a level of comfort that is really needed when faced with this type of health concern.

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August 10, 2022

5.0

Dr. Alter is a wonderful surgeon, but not too busy to listen to patient’s concerns and questions. He takes the time to answer. He is thoughtful, kind, and very knowledgeable.

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August 10, 2022

5.0

Great bedside manner. Easy to talk with. Answers all questions.

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August 10, 2022

5.0

Took time explaining and answering our questions

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Great great doctor

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August 05, 2022

5.0

He made me feel comfortable and he was very professional

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July 31, 2022

5.0

Good bedside manner. Very informative.

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July 30, 2022

5.0

He come right out and let you know what going on and he’s a nice Doctor he talk to me before and after he made me feel comfortable I liked that because I was scared but after he left I was okay

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July 28, 2022

5.0

Great bedside manners, very knowledgeable and patient.

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July 27, 2022

5.0

A very caring and knowledgeable doctor who always gives the care and time a patient needs and wants as they walk their journey with cancer.He truly has made a difference at the Warrenville Cancer Center!!!

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July 27, 2022

5.0

He took the time to address all of my questions and concerns.

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July 20, 2022

5.0

He’s a good doctor.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

He is one of the best….,”very confident in him.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Direct and thorough.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Take time to explain all the procedure

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July 14, 2022

5.0

He is so nice and very direct and to the point. It shows that he really cares about his patients.

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July 10, 2022

5.0

He was kind and professional . He explained everything clearly and was reassuring

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July 06, 2022

5.0

Dr Alter also provided important information prior to surgery. He is personable and answered my questions.

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July 06, 2022

5.0

Es muy profesional y para en particular buen cirujano

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June 30, 2022

5.0

Dr. Alter is caring and understands the patients viewpoints and try’s to find the positive going forward with treatment.

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June 30, 2022

5.0

Dr. Alter is amazing great beside manners super caring

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June 30, 2022

5.0

He was so kind and went through each step he was doing and explaining why he was doing it.

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June 29, 2022

5.0

Very personable and downtown earth

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June 29, 2022

5.0

Really listens and shows concern. Willing to listen to all options and discuss pros and cons . Very reassuring, I feel confident with Dr. alter.

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June 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. was Professional and expressed complete interest in providing the best patient care possible. Very approachable.

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June 23, 2022

5.0

Very professional, knowledgeable and kind.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

The surgery went well.

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June 15, 2022

5.0

He was very kind and polite in the exam, and he explained my options in a clear and reasonable manner. He explained the pros and cons of each option and left the decision uo to me. I appreciated his honesty and respect.

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June 15, 2022

5.0

Kind, efficient, knowledgeable, answers all my questions, explains everything well, makes sure I'm in agreement about the treatment plan.

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June 15, 2022

5.0

He is thorough and friendly also.

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June 13, 2022

5.0

He is very thorough answering questions.

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June 10, 2022

5.0

He cares about his patients and their care.

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June 08, 2022

5.0

Follows thru. Organizes care. Polite. Listens and explains well.

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May 29, 2022

5.0

He made me feel comfortable and at ease right away. Explained everything that was going to happen.

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May 27, 2022

5.0

Very compassionate in my situation and comprehensive knowledge with a high quality team.

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May 26, 2022

5.0

Dr.Alter is extremely professional and cares about the concerns of the patient.

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May 21, 2022

5.0

Dr.Alter is the best Doctor he is very understanding and caring will definitely recommend him.

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May 20, 2022

5.0

Doctor was very nice, explained everything well, and spent the necessary time

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May 20, 2022

5.0

He is very nice and knowledgeable. I felt safe with him performing my surgery.

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May 19, 2022

5.0

Professionalism, explains things well, and knowledge.

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May 19, 2022

5.0

Super nice Dr that put me at ease

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May 18, 2022

5.0

He is a good caring doctor.

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May 11, 2022

5.0

Dr Raanan Alter is a friendly and caring Dr. I feel very confident and comfortable with him.

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May 11, 2022

5.0

Personable and caring. Answers all my questions. Never rushes me.

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May 07, 2022

5.0

He answered all of my questions and did not try to rush through my appointment.

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May 07, 2022

5.0

He has a great rapport With the patient. He puts your mind at ease with your diagnosis.

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May 06, 2022

5.0

El es amable y hace bien su trabajo

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Makes me very comfortable, takes time to answer any questions have, has a great team of people working with him.

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May 06, 2022

5.0

He’s the best

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May 04, 2022

5.0

He is great. Good bedside manner…

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May 02, 2022

5.0

El Dr es amable y muy atento a tus preguntas .

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April 30, 2022

5.0

Very kind and answered my questions. He listened to me and did not make me feel rushed.

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April 29, 2022

5.0

Got an appointment quickly, rushed to get all testing scheduled so surgery wouldn’t be delayed.

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April 28, 2022

5.0

Down to earth and easy to talk to.

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April 28, 2022

5.0

Caring kind informative

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April 28, 2022

5.0

He’s amazing

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April 28, 2022

5.0

He is sincere and wants to do what is best for his patient.

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April 28, 2022

5.0

Professionalism, compassion & intelligence.

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April 26, 2022

5.0

He is a good doctor

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April 13, 2022

5.0

Dr Alter is great. He to takes time to explain everything, wants to know if I understand and answers questions. He also shows compassion

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April 08, 2022

5.0

Dr Alter is very caring and speaks so I understand. He takes his time snd doesn’t rush.

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April 08, 2022

5.0

Easy to talk to. Very detailed on what going to happen with surgery

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April 08, 2022

5.0

He is honest and seems to really care about you.

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April 08, 2022

5.0

He made me feel very comfortable and was genuine

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April 08, 2022

5.0

He's the kind of doctor that I wish everyone could have. Thorough , kind, meticulous, reassuring.

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April 06, 2022

5.0

Lo veo como un Doctor comprometido con su trabajo y es atento a las preguntas.

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April 06, 2022

5.0

He is a compassionate doctor, Dr Alter was wonderful explaining my procedure and helped with easing my anxiety. He is a wonderful surgeon and I would highly recommend him if any of my family or friends should ever need him.

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April 02, 2022

5.0

Dr. Alter extremity nice and caring great bedside manners

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April 02, 2022

5.0

He explained everything in understandable terms. We was calming and kind. I can’t say enough about how confident I felt in his care.

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April 01, 2022

5.0

Hace todo lo posible por ayudar con amabilidad

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April 01, 2022

5.0

He is very compassionate and explains everything so thoroughly! I trust him completely with my health!

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March 30, 2022

5.0

Fantastic doctor.

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March 30, 2022

5.0

I didn’t come away without knowledge of my condition and treatment

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March 30, 2022

5.0

He made sure that I am in a good condition.

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March 30, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable

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March 28, 2022

5.0

He’s a very good Dr . Alter I will recommend he’s service.

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March 25, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable, kind, thorough explanations, and included me in the decision making.

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March 24, 2022

5.0

I believe he is good at what he does.

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March 24, 2022

5.0

We talked about a lot of things. He gave me good news.

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March 23, 2022

5.0

Dr. Alter is efficient and kind and takes time to answer questions and review my test and situation with me in detail, he answers all my questions and makes sure I understand and agree with the plan going forward.

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March 10, 2022

5.0

Dr Alter explains everything and patiently answers questions. Also extremely knowledgeable

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March 09, 2022

5.0

He’s the best!!

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March 03, 2022

5.0

He was thorough and nice!

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March 03, 2022

5.0

He explained everything clearly to me and spent a lot of time with me. It made me feel that he really cared about what I was going through.

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Disclosures

Raanan Y. Alter, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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