Shuo Ma, MD, PhD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Hematology and Medical Oncology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Beijing Medical University - 1994
Residency:: Ascension Illinois/St Joseph (Chicago) - 2005
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2008

Languages Spoken

Mandarin Chinese

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine/Hematology - Hematology (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

Ratings and Reviews

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1412 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 25, 2026

5.0

THE BEST!!!

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February 22, 2026

5.0

She's very competent and demanding but in a way where you know she has expectations and you'd better meet them because she cares. It's refreshing and necessary for patients to have a doctor like that.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

No one better than Dr. Ma! Kind, caring, knowledgeable and "at the top of her game!"

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Literally the best doctor in the world!!

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February 17, 2026

5.0

She is absolutely amazing

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February 17, 2026

5.0

She is THE best doctor!!

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Very intelligent, very confident in her

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Excellent physician. Knowledgeable, and has a lovely way of working with patients.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

She's very in depth! Very personable, and she takes time to thoroughly explain things!

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Expert care well delivered.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Great Dr. Over 15 years of taking care of me. Very, very grateful.

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Best possible provider of excellent care! Dr. Ma and her team are the reason I am able to have a great life while living with a chronic cancer.

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Very kind, very interested, very empathetic.

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February 01, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgeable doctor and makes patients comfortable.

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Dr. Ma is the most caring and informative Dr. I have been too. Dr. Ma really cares about her patients and covers all aspects of your health. She listens and is so warm and kind. It's very hard to find a Dr. that listens to you and believes when you tell them about your health issues. I feel truly blessed.

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Good communicator and very knowledgeable

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January 22, 2026

5.0

She has a wonderful bedside manner and she breaks down complicated things so I can understand her

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Again, I find Dr. Ma very knowledgeable, caring and in tune to my needs. She takes her time answering my questions and I feel confident in her and the teams care.

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January 11, 2026

3.0

Dr. Ma is personable at times and as the chair appears to have knowledge and experience.

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January 11, 2026

5.0

Dr Ma was very kind and answered all of my questions. I felt confident that she seems to have a very good grasp on my diagnosis. I love that she was open and direct while also being kind.

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January 11, 2026

5.0

Compassionate, honest and caring

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January 09, 2026

5.0

I am extremely pleased with the service and care I am given.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Dr Ma has demonstrated strong knowledge, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment. She explains medical conditions clearly, shares treatment options, and listens to patient concerns. She also treats patients with empathy, respect, and genuine concern for their well-being.

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December 24, 2025

5.0

Dr Ma always exceeds expectations. She has really made a difference in the quality of my life. She sets the standard of excellence.

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Excellent customer service

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December 16, 2025

5.0

She is wonderful, helpful, has compassion, very intelligent and is a pleasure!

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December 14, 2025

5.0

Great doctor

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ma is professional, caring and very thorough. She explains complex issues well. She is friendly and makes one feel comfortable and confident in her care.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Always very cordial and professional. Thoroughly reviews lab results, discusses newly approved drugs in treating CLL. Dr.Ma takes the time to answer my questions no matter how many I may have. During this appointment she noticed I had written note with my questions and made it sure I had the opportunity to ask whatever was on my mind.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

She's thorough, thoughtful as well as a speaker for the CLL community

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December 09, 2025

5.0

She is the best oncologist.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

There is no oncologist researcher better than Dr. Ma. Highly skilled and experienced.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Seeing Dr. Ma never feels rushed; she's very thorough, friendly and caring.

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November 23, 2025

5.0

She is the kindest, caring, and knowledgeable person/doctor that I have met in my 7 year cancer journey

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November 18, 2025

5.0

She's very smart. She's very thorough . She takes her time with me.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Detailed, very smart, ahead of where you're going, concerned and caring.

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November 14, 2025

5.0

very good competent caring doctor

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November 11, 2025

5.0

This is the best Doctor that I have ever going to. He helps put a plan together that prepares for you for the best outcome. I feel so blessed to have her as my Doctor!!

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October 29, 2025

5.0

She good doctor. On the other hand your blood techs and the people you check in are not. I would give them a 4.

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October 26, 2025

5.0

She listens. She does not rush you as so many other doctors do. She looks at the whole health picture including any interactions of other miladies a patient may have. She is a scientist with good interpersonal skills.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

She is so reassuring and confident in her ability to provide care for my complicated medical conditions. Her bedside manner is impeccable

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ma is very thorough. She is compassionate and truly cares for her patients

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Takes her time to know what's going on in my life.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

by far the best doctor I've ever had.

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October 05, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor, she really cares about her patients

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October 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ma is superb in all respects: she relaxes her patients with her warmth and sincerity, her ability to present results as well as prognoses.

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September 27, 2025

4.0

I've just had one meeting with her and she was excellent

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September 25, 2025

5.0

Always so kind, knowledgeable and explains information well.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ma provides detailed explanations in a very kind and patient manner. She is the best!

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September 16, 2025

5.0

She saves lives of people

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Thorough, compassionate.

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September 09, 2025

5.0

Dr Ma takes the time to answer any question I have. I have complete confidence in her.

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September 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ma takes time with you and explains the results of tests and answers all my questions patiently.

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September 07, 2025

5.0

She sets the standard in what a doctor should be.

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September 02, 2025

5.0

She is stellar. Brilliant oncologist!!

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August 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ma has been thorough, knowledgable, and patient with my questions. She is confident, yet respectful.

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Dr Ma is caring, patient, explains everything and makes sure you understand what is going on with your health. She listens to me and answer all my questions and concerns.

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August 26, 2025

5.0

She is very professional and answers all my questions clearly

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August 22, 2025

5.0

She is the top doctor for CLL & cares about her patients.

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August 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ma and her staff brought me back to life. Her score should be 100 plus.

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August 16, 2025

5.0

Dr Ma is a very caring attentive Dr. She goes above & beyond for her patients. I can honestly say that I don't think I would be here now if it weren't for her.

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August 14, 2025

5.0

Caring - she takes time to explain to the patient their current situation and answers your questions - never makes you feel rushed no matter how busy the team is. Her intelligence and her gentle manner.

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August 14, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable listens to questions and answers them clearly gets good advice very supportive and. She is very kind.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

Because she is one of the best.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

Always feel well cared for.

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August 09, 2025

5.0

I have been with dr Ma since 2011 when I was initially diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. I have been in a stable condition since 2013. I see her yearly and will continue to do so until I'm no longer on this earth. I have researched dr Ma over the years, and she continues to be highly rated for her level of expertise. She is thorough, meticulous, a good listener, straightforward and very kind. I have always felt. I was in good hands with dr Ma and her reputation confirms that.

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Great doctor, providing great results!

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Shuo MA is a highly professional. She is very attentive and friendly doctor. Your notes after visits are complete and detailed always.

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and too the point

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August 03, 2025

5.0

An expert in her field who pays attention to details and thinks about your overall health and the steps needed to keep you healthy with an eye toward your future care.

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July 31, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ma was thorough and patient in discussing me case with me. She answered all of my questions and laid out next steps with care.

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July 29, 2025

5.0

She is kind, patient and professional. I know that I'm in great hands.

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July 29, 2025

5.0

Intelligent and easy to talk to

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July 29, 2025

5.0

She is thorough and took time to explain short and long-term prognosis. Superb

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July 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ma is totally on the cutting edge with her knowledge and treatments and is a very compassionate, caring person.

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July 22, 2025

5.0

She is top notch in her field. She saved my life!

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July 22, 2025

5.0

See above. She is simply superb. Scholarly and kind. Patient and warm.

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July 20, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and personable.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

She has been very professional and knows her stuff about CLL.

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July 15, 2025

5.0

The doctor is very professional and nice! She spent time explaining the test results and patiently answered my concerns and questions.

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July 08, 2025

5.0

Her great knowledge is shared with me with insightful understanding.

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July 07, 2025

5.0

I believe she is the best CLL doctor in Chicago.

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July 06, 2025

5.0

Exceptional service and emphatic

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July 05, 2025

5.0

Regarding your medical care you are in outstanding hands with Dr. Ma and her team. You have an advocate who cares for the patient and their recovery.

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July 03, 2025

5.0

Total care and professional treatment

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July 02, 2025

5.0

Kind, professional

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June 27, 2025

5.0

She is always so kind and caring. She will take the time to answer any and all questions.

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June 24, 2025

5.0

She's really smart!

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June 10, 2025

5.0

I've only seen Dr. Ma two times but I'm found her personable and isn't rushed.

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June 09, 2025

5.0

I have already recommended Dr. Ma to family and friends. She is very thorough and explains all lab results to me. She makes sure I complete all other necessary tests required for my over all health.

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June 05, 2025

5.0

Great hands on experience.

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June 05, 2025

5.0

The best that Northwestern has to offer

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June 04, 2025

5.0

She's the best!

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June 01, 2025

5.0

Competent, kind, just a good doctor

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June 01, 2025

5.0

Recommend her all the time. Not only a wonderful doctor, but terrific human being!

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May 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ma was very thorough for this first visit I had with her. She was informative and patient in addressing my questions and concerns and she exuded confidence, yet her manner was very respectful of me as a patient. The other medical staff was also positive and helpful.

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May 27, 2025

5.0

Dr Ma is very personable and knowledgeable. In a stressful scenario like CLL, she puts patients at ease but also provides them with the information needed to keep them focused.

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May 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ma and her team are efficient, thoughtful and professional. They address all of my concerns in a caring manner. I know that I am getting excellent care with my illness.

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May 20, 2025

5.0

Not only a FABULOUS doctor, but the nicest, kindest, caring individual you will ever meet! Recommend her whenever I can.

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May 15, 2025

5.0

She is very professional

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