Shuo Ma, MD, PhD

Shuo Ma, MD, PhD

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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 - Hematology (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (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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5.0
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April 29, 2025

5.0

Brilliant, calm, reassuring. She is simply " the best"

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April 24, 2025

5.0

She is so smart and caring. She saved my life

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Shuo Ma is very nice and well informed about CLL

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Great doctor with passion and patience.

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April 17, 2025

5.0

Dr Ma is the best. So thankful she is leading my care

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April 13, 2025

5.0

I'm treated like I'm get only patient.

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April 11, 2025

5.0

She knows and interprets what's going on with me. She is calm and reassuring.

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April 10, 2025

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and thorough Kind

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April 08, 2025

5.0

She's smart, knowledgeable, wise, kind.

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April 02, 2025

5.0

She needles me when I'm not on top of things like I should be.

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March 29, 2025

5.0

She is a specialist in my disease, CLL and got me into a study of newer medications to treat it.

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March 28, 2025

5.0

Trustworthy, kind and communicates well

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March 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ma was very thorough with the test results in reviewing and explaining the scores. Dr. Ma is very friendly and professional. She reviews recommended immunizations and why I should have the necessary vaccines.

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March 27, 2025

5.0

Patient, knowledgeable and provides info and answers questions fully.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

She answered and explained all my questions clearly in a very professional way.

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March 26, 2025

5.0

The diagnosis and treatment very good and the results above expectation.

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March 22, 2025

5.0

Strong expertise in CLL. Caring and patient doctor.

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March 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ma is the main reason I go to Northwestern in the city. She is professional, compassionate, brilliant, and so knowledgeable in her field.

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March 15, 2025

5.0

Excellent attention to my health

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March 13, 2025

5.0

Dr. as well as researcher of cures for leukemia. Cares about me. Answers all questions. Patience and never rushed.

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March 06, 2025

5.0

Terrific doctor_-listens, cares about her patients, & always up-to -date on the newest advances in blood cancers

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Her expertise is cutting edge. Best in the business!!

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Dr Ma answers all my questions and I never feel rushed. She is an excellent communicator!

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Dr Ma gives great care. Well connected to others in the specialty field.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Consistent follow-up with patient. Inquisitive of patient's other medical awareness.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Dr Ma is the best.

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February 16, 2025

5.0

I would trust her to give anyone the same care and her expertise she has given me.

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February 15, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and professional, takes the time to listen and explain.

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February 13, 2025

5.0

Professional with warmth, truly best advocate for your health.

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February 10, 2025

5.0

Compassionate and willing to involve patient in some of the plan. I need/want to know details of my treatment, even though it is sometimes overwhelming.

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February 08, 2025

5.0

She has kept me on updated care. Her advice is professional with common sense. She is responsive to my requests and needs.

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January 29, 2025

5.0

She is very through

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January 28, 2025

5.0

She is the best, period - compassionate, professional, willing to give you the time you need, and doesn't hesitate to take action to advance your case.

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January 25, 2025

5.0

She is concise and deliberate in the way she treats me.

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January 23, 2025

5.0

She is warm yet straightforward. Love her!

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January 10, 2025

5.0

Clearly Dr. Ma has a great understanding of area of expertise, and she took great care to explain it - and how it relates to me.

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January 06, 2025

5.0

She offers thorough medical care with a personal touch.

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January 04, 2025

5.0

She has excellent communication skills.

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December 29, 2024

5.0

She is wonderful. She listens, is patient, thorough, brilliant, likable...can't say enough good things about her!

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December 21, 2024

5.0

Wow! what can one say....

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December 19, 2024

5.0

Excellent experience as a new patient with Dr. Ma. She is very knowledgeable about the science of the disease yet able to explain it very simply and clearly. I felt very comfortable during the appointment and believe that I am in very good care. I have made an excellent choice.

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December 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Shuo Ma is the very best: knowledgeable, incisive, compassionate, and wise. She saved my life while treating me with skill and kindness. I would recommend her to everyone.

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December 17, 2024

5.0

She is a specialist who has a wonderful bedside manner.

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December 07, 2024

5.0

Very attentive and listens to all my concerns.

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and kind

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December 03, 2024

5.0

Explained the situation carefully and concisely. Answered all questions thoroughly and patiently. Thank you.

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December 03, 2024

5.0

The BEST!

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November 26, 2024

5.0

She is a fabulous doctor and a wonderful human being. Recommend her every change I get!

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November 26, 2024

5.0

Brilliant hematologist/oncologist, on top of research and treats patients as important individuals.

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November 21, 2024

5.0

She takes time with patients

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November 14, 2024

5.0

She has been wonderful. She has given me hope that I will not die from my cancer.

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November 14, 2024

5.0

She really listens.

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November 14, 2024

5.0

Flat out, the very best Dr in the world.

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November 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ma is wonderful. She has been by my side for over 19 years and I trust her staff completely.

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November 12, 2024

5.0

Best doctor u could ask for...kind, caring, knowledgeable...always takes time to answer all ur questions

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November 12, 2024

5.0

World authority on my disease with good attention to the patient.

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November 08, 2024

5.0

The BEST!

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November 06, 2024

5.0

She is patient, caring and knowledgeable. The latter being so important.

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November 05, 2024

5.0

excellent care

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October 29, 2024

5.0

Total trust in her. Always involved in new treatments.

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October 27, 2024

5.0

She was kind compassionate well informed and patient

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October 25, 2024

5.0

See above. She has MD, PhD and I think teachs and does research.

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October 24, 2024

5.0

She is direct and concise with her examination and particular attention to detail of the treatment that you may need.

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October 24, 2024

5.0

Doctor Ma is excellent. She went over my labs and explained everything to me. She makes sure I am taking care of my health outside of the Lymphoma care she provides. I have recommended her to friends and family.

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October 20, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and easy to talk to as she seemed very attentive to my concerns. Dr Ma made sure I was aware of all the risk factors and necessary preventative measures. Readily provided referrals to other physicians as needed.

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October 17, 2024

5.0

Exceptional

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October 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ma's explanation of my illness and medications are very clear and easy for me to understand!!

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October 15, 2024

5.0

She's very smart but also very personable. She takes her time when I need her time.

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October 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ma has been guiding me through multiple treatments for 19 years. She is fantastic in her approach to care and knowledge of my mutating cancer.

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October 10, 2024

5.0

Wonderfully competent and caring physician.

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October 08, 2024

4.0

Dr. Ma has reassuring presence. She makes you feel good about yourself.

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September 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ma is extremely receptive. She is respectful, kind, and very willing to answer all questions. I felt that she spent a generous amount of time with me. I left the office having a very clear understanding of my condition. I have extreme confidence in her intellect and expertise in her specialty.

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September 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ma is highly knowledgeable in her field and very competent on her duties. she addresses patients' issues with full attention, intense focus and with very carrying attitude, a quality that many patients highly appreciate.

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September 27, 2024

5.0

Excellent bedside manner

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September 24, 2024

5.0

She was patient. She was kind. She was informative

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September 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ma is fantastic. She has been providing excellent care to me for almost 20 years.

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September 17, 2024

5.0

I have 3 cancers, and when I saw her on [date] she had already set a protocol to see if I would qualify for CAR-T. Was there today, [date] to get most of the necessary tests and if everything passes, have it all set up for [date]. She is a true blessing!

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September 13, 2024

5.0

Thorough, approachable physician...Deeply knowledgeable, too.

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September 03, 2024

5.0

Highly experienced with great expertise. She's the best with blood cancers.

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September 02, 2024

5.0

She is so thorough with her explanations and communication. Never makes you feel hurried when answering questions! Leave feeling so confident in your treatment.

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September 02, 2024

5.0

I was so incredibly impressed with Dr. Ma, her careful explanations of my condition, and her approach to treating me. I have been with another doctor from another health system and I learned more in the time Dr. Ma was with me than I did in the entire time I was with another system. Dr. Ma is clearly an expert in the field and I am grateful to be under her care. I was equally impressed with her staff and their responsiveness in setting up my first appointment, The communications are spectacular. I feel very positive about what is ahead and I am thankful to now be in this mindset which is because of Dr. Ma.

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