Lisa E. Flaum, MD

Lisa E. Flaum, MD

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Primary Specialty

Hematology and Medical Oncology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine - 1998
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2001
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2005

Board Certifications

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

Faculty Profile

Associate 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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April 29, 2024

5.0

I trust her implicitly.

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Informative. Personable. Reassuring. Inclusive.

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April 26, 2024

5.0

As above She has been so supporting and caring throughout this

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April 25, 2024

5.0

She is extremely knowledgeable and listens to you.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and thorough with explanation of disease process, management

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Great bedside manner

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April 21, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and spent a lot of time on my case which was much appreciated

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flaum takes the time to discuss any concerns that I may have. She explains everything in a way that I understand and feel confident in my choices. I feel like I am in very good hands.

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April 19, 2024

5.0

She is a great doctor and easy to work with

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Flaum listens and cares, I feel I am treated well.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

She’s brilliant.

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April 13, 2024

5.0

Friendly and complete details provided.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Great Doctor very professional and caring !

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Always available to answer any questions and very caring and supportive

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Lisa Flaum is brilliant, compassionate, kind, and she is the consummate student and educator. What a gift!

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Dr Flaum is very knowledgeable and thorough. Is extremely personable and very easy to talk to.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

She is nice and answers all my questions.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flaum is very thorough.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

I feel that she listens and makes me a part of my care.

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April 01, 2024

5.0

compassionate and great listeners

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March 31, 2024

4.0

Clear explanation. Knowledgeable.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flaum is very pleasant and spent time with me. I didn’t feel rushed.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flaum explained everything very clearly and patiently. I felt very confident In her and her team.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

She takes time to answer questions and is concerned how you are doing through your treatment.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

I trust what she’s telling me

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flaum and her team are the best.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Very caring and considerate, empathetic.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Always so helpful and knowledgable

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flaum exhibited a professional and concerning manner regarding myself as a patient. She ask me questions regarding how I was responding to treatments (prior and present) and reassured me that the treatment plan was effective.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to, listens and thorough.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flaum is amazing. I feel comfortable talking with her. She always takes the time to thoroughly review my chart and answer all of my questions. She keeps me up to date on next steps for treatment and provides reasons and references for treatment decisions. I am very fortunate to have her as my Oncologist.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Nice and good doctor

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Knows the heartbeat of the profession. Always knows newest ideas and whether they might apply

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable explain to patient.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

I never feel rushed and Dr Flaum is a good listener

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March 12, 2024

5.0

She is competent, compassionate, and knowledgeable.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Please see above. She is knowledgeable and was extremely patient with me during chemotherapy and follow up care.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

She is very caring and concerned for my health

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March 11, 2024

5.0

She listens, is accommodating and works to get my concerns resolved.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Caring, thorough, professional

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Dr Flaum is thorough and caring.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Extremely thorough. Patiently answers all questions.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and caring.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

She is very compassionate, thorough, a good listener and provides quality care.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

She is compassionate and knowledgeable and responsive

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Answers all my questions

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Professionalism

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February 29, 2024

5.0

The best practitioner I know.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Her attention to detail as well as her openness to my past health experiences with both Eastern & Western Medicine. She has also supported a life style approach to self care & healing.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Very much the top of their field. Dr. Flaum is not only truly knowledgeable, but she is also very compassionate. She has the best interest of her patients foremost in her care.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Care and explanations

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February 19, 2024

5.0

I feel so fortunate to have her as my oncologist. Very smart and easy to talk to.

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February 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flaum is very thorough in her exam and stresses her availability if a problem should arise.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Well prepared and know my history before hand. Caring and compassionate. .

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flaum took plenty of time with me. She explained things very simply seems like she had a game plan before I even walked in for the appointment.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flaum was very thorough and generous with her time, also keeping on schedule.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Professional, attentive,

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flaum listened, was attentive, and asked good questions. She cared and made appropriate recommendations.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

She obviously is very knowledgeable and took time with me to discuss my health problem and give me her feedback on treatment options. I would definitely recommend her highly.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

She's thorough and responsive

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February 02, 2024

5.0

I trust her, she’s knowledgeable and prepared when we meet, she’s compassionate.

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January 31, 2024

4.0

Not spending enough time and it feels rushed. Not giving enough attention and listening to concerns.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Very comfortable with her and I trust her

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Aside from being a phenomenal and incredibly intelligent physician, she is also kind and caring. She goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and heard.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flaum exhibit professionalism, made me feel at ease and answered questions of concerns.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Amable

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January 22, 2024

5.0

She takes great care in explaining everything to me

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flaum is kind and compassionate. Very thorough.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

She was thorough and answered all questions so I understood. She put me at ease.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Careful attention to details, concern for general health.

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January 14, 2024

5.0

Very attentive care

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January 13, 2024

5.0

At the appointment, Dr. Flaum took the time to ensure my understanding of my condition and her recommendations regarding medication and followup. She also called me at home a few days later to inform me of a necessary change to our treatment plan. She has been empathetic and an excellent communicator since the beginning of our relationship in 2018.

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January 12, 2024

5.0

Hello, Dr. Flaum is a great person & oncologist. She answers my questions & is honest & considerate. Thank you for asking

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flaum is extremely knowledgeable and very compassionate. She makes me feel very comfortable. She listens closely and answers all questions asked.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Caring, compassionate, knowledgeable, good listener, excellent bedside manner, easy to talk to, repeats information as needed without getting irritated about having to repeat herself, comprehensive

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January 09, 2024

5.0

She’s efficient, clear in her explanations, and empathic.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flaum is very professional, an expert in oncology, very compassionate, very easy to talk too and answers all my questions. She gives you her full attention, I never feel rushed . I feel i’m in very good hands

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January 06, 2024

5.0

She answer all my questions and appointments are very friendly.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

She explains everything to you and waits for your questions, no matter how long it takes

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January 02, 2024

5.0

She's an excellent physician. She is clearly prepared with my history each time we meet. She is efficient and makes good use of NMH resources.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Flaum willingly sees the treatment process as a joint effort.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

She is more than willing to work with me in my care and I getting the chemotherapy treatment I need closer to my home in Wisconsin. She is very thorough in the information she gives me and explains everything so I understand.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Flaum explained the process and the basis for her recommendation clearly and thoughtfully.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Dr Flaum gives excellent medical care for my special needs.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Flaum is so compassionate, professional and a real expert on oncology. She makes sure all my needs are taken care of.

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December 17, 2023

4.0

the Doctor is very professional.

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December 16, 2023

5.0

I have achieved excellent results under her care. I have shown no signs of active cancer in years. I have total trust and confidence in her judgment. She also has a very supportive and calming demeanor.

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December 14, 2023

5.0

She is prompt and knowledgeable and I enjoy her.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Flaum has already been my dr so it easy to communicate any concerns.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

She is very considerate and helpful in discussing possible treatment therapies. She is reassuring because of her experience and her kindness. She included my questions and me in the discussion.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

She is knowledgeable and helpful

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Caring and excellent listener

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Dr Flaum has great bedside manner. She is encouraging and explains things thoroughly. She doesn't use fear tactics and I feel like she sees me as capable of making decisions about my health.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Dedicated to providing detailed and comprehensive care.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Professionalism

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December 04, 2023

5.0

Dr Flaum is personable, very thorough, and nice! Knowledgeable!

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November 30, 2023

5.0

She is so knowledgeable, caring and communicates well

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November 29, 2023

5.0

She was very informative.

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Dr . Flaum is very compassionate and always very professional . She’s very knowledgeable and informative. I feel very safe and confident with my treatment.

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Dr Flaum seems to care about her patients and explains everything that’s easy to understand.

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