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Lisa E. Flaum, MD

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1847 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Hematology and Medical Oncology

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Breast Cancer

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

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

1847 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

I like her a lot I trust her

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April 29, 2025

5.0

Personable, clear, answers questions.

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April 29, 2025

5.0

Expertise. I trust Dr. Flaum and her team with my treatment.

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April 28, 2025

5.0

So caring and thorough

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April 24, 2025

5.0

Cancer remains a scary disease, but Dr. Flaum demystifies all treatment and information in a way that's clear and helpful.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

I have been going to Northwestern Oncology and am v very satisfied.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

I think that Dr. Flaum is a very good doctor. She is very thorough, takes the time to address any questions or concerns and is very reassuring.

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April 18, 2025

5.0

Caring, knowledgeable, and listens to her patients.

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April 15, 2025

5.0

She is a long time health care provider for me.

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April 14, 2025

5.0

She was patient, kind, and she listened to all of my concerns. She explained my options and helped me understand the treatments so that I can make a more informed decision.

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April 14, 2025

5.0

She is so knowledgeable and understanding and kind!

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April 04, 2025

5.0

Completely satisfied

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April 03, 2025

5.0

I value her knowledge and expertise about my condition. She took the time to thoroughly explain my treatment options and her recommendations. She is personable, kind and caring. I've been impressed with the quick response from her or her staff on MyChart as well.

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April 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Flaum is well-versed in the data and highly patient focused. She is exceptional and I would highly recommend her.

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April 02, 2025

5.0

She is an excellent doctor.

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April 02, 2025

5.0

She took the time to explain everything in detail. Plus, she was easy to talk to & was very positive in her opinion.

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April 02, 2025

5.0

Dr Flaum is always willing to listen and is very capable.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Extremely professional and caring

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Flaum is the best. I am fortunate, happy and confident in having her as my Oncologist!

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Doesn't rush and is thorough -builds trust.

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March 30, 2025

5.0

She's great... She's real and she listens.

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March 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Flaum genuinely listens to your concerns and goes above and beyond to educate you. She is fantastic!

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March 26, 2025

5.0

She is competent, caring, calm and an excellent listener who involves patients in their own care. What more could one want from an oncologist?

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March 26, 2025

5.0

Top doctor always helpful and caring

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March 24, 2025

5.0

Knowledge, understanding, promptness

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March 24, 2025

5.0

Listens, explains and tells you the facts

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March 22, 2025

5.0

Extremely responsive and knowledgable!

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March 20, 2025

5.0

I have recommended Dr. Flaum to several people already! She is the BEST!!

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Dr, Flaum make o good plan to cure my cancer

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March 18, 2025

5.0

She is very thoughtful, informative and clear on what is needed and how things can go.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Good listener

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March 16, 2025

5.0

Excellent skills Compassionate Good listener

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March 11, 2025

5.0

I just met her today but I really felt comfortable talking to her.

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March 09, 2025

5.0

She is very kind

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March 04, 2025

5.0

She explained everything thoroughly in a way I could understand. She was comforting and made me feel hope for my outcome.

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February 28, 2025

5.0

Always prepared. Knows my history at the very start of visit. Caring.

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Competent and comforting.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Not rushed and answered all my questions. Has a progressive view on balancing quality of life with treatment.

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February 16, 2025

5.0

She's great!

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February 10, 2025

5.0

Excellent Physician

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February 05, 2025

5.0

Very good Doctor, she takes time to explained everything in a professional manner. Dr. Lisa Flaum is a true , very caring professional/person.

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February 03, 2025

5.0

She answers my questions & is positive about my continuing prognosis

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February 01, 2025

5.0

She was very informative and concerned about my health. She answered all my questions.

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January 31, 2025

5.0

She is kind, patient, a good listener, and obviously intelligent.

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January 30, 2025

5.0

She has been my doctor for nine years. She is consistently exceptional: compassionate, thorough, engaged, and ready with answers to all of my questions.I consider myself very lucky to be in her care.

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January 29, 2025

5.0

Excellent physician. Kind caregiver.

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January 28, 2025

5.0

Same, attentive and compassionate

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January 24, 2025

5.0

She has a very compassionate manner and seemed to genuinely care about me and my health.

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January 22, 2025

5.0

I feel like Dr Flaum is vey experienced and attentive to my care.

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January 18, 2025

5.0

She's great!!!

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Personable, explains everything clearly

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January 14, 2025

5.0

Friendly and straightforward

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January 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Flaum and her team are Extremely caring and attentive to my symptoms and overall health, finding the right diagnosis and the best course of action to meet my medical challenges.

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January 09, 2025

5.0

See above She is the best

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January 07, 2025

5.0

Highly knowledgeable. She could explain medical terminology in layman terms that were easy to understand. She was receptive to all questions and said she will continue to be a resource. I am so relieved I saw her for a second opinion.

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January 07, 2025

5.0

She is very thorough and caring

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January 06, 2025

5.0

I have a lot of confidence in Dr. Flaum and she is always helpful.

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January 05, 2025

5.0

I found her to be knowledgeable with the ability to share her knowledge with me and showed she truly cares about her patients.

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January 04, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, thoughtful and prompt.

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January 04, 2025

5.0

So far she has been a very easy doctor to communicate with about my issue.

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January 02, 2025

5.0

Excellent MD

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January 02, 2025

5.0

She listens, is always very helpful, and saved my life.

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December 31, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable, kind and reasonable.

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December 24, 2024

5.0

Great doctor. Really listens, really cares.

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December 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Lisa Flaum is a very good oncologist. Listens and explains things well and also conveys the available options for treatment. Is very patient and takes the time to answer all my questions. She/her staff is very good with responding to messages via myChart

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December 17, 2024

5.0

She is knowledgeable, friendly; she listens and comes up with the best health plan for you.

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December 16, 2024

5.0

She is compassionate and caring. She is always prepared for our visit and ready to do whatever she can to advance my care. She understands what my needs are regarding treatments.

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December 16, 2024

5.0

Very responsive and detailed explanations.

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December 16, 2024

5.0

She's the best doctor I've ever had.

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December 10, 2024

5.0

Expert, compassionate care.

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December 08, 2024

5.0

I have confidence in her

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December 07, 2024

5.0

I believe I have an excellent rapport with Dr. Flaum and can communicate to her any concerns I have about my health. She has done an excellent job at treating my cancer, achieving excellent results!!!

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December 03, 2024

5.0

She is patient and explains things very well.

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December 03, 2024

5.0

She was very caring and professional

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December 02, 2024

5.0

Caring and compassionate

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November 30, 2024

5.0

She is dedicated and smart

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November 27, 2024

5.0

Expertise. Knowledge. I'm confident she provides me with the best possible care.

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November 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flaum is fantastic. She listens to my concerns and takes the time to explain options to me. I trust her to help suggest the best options for my care.

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November 25, 2024

5.0

Provides valuable decision making care information.

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November 25, 2024

5.0

She is wonderful and assured me about my health during each visit.

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November 23, 2024

5.0

Very impressed with her knowledge; easy to talk to; very thorough. Excellent at breaking down the diagnosis and proposed treatment plan.

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November 22, 2024

5.0

See above. I really like Dr. Flaum. She Is smart, and reassuring.

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November 21, 2024

5.0

Best MD

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November 21, 2024

5.0

Takes time to talk and listen.

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November 19, 2024

5.0

I appreciate her intelligent, compassionate and honest approach. She provides the highest level of care.

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November 17, 2024

5.0

She's very straightforward while still being kind and compassionate.

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November 14, 2024

5.0

She has me on a close watch. Understands my concerns.

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November 13, 2024

5.0

Lisa E. Flaum, MD is intelligent, up-to-date, listens to the patient, answers all questions, discusses concerns, makes helpful recommendations, has a great "bed-side-manner". She has a real interest in her patient's health and well-being. Northwestern is very fortunate to have Dr. Flaum on their oncology team.

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November 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flaum is the rare combination of brilliance, and compassion in an oncologist. She stays on top of new research and clinical trials, and is dedicated to her patients.

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November 12, 2024

5.0

She's very comfortable to be around. I really like her a lot. And I feel she's doing the best for me

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November 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flaum is amazing. She is very kind and patient and never rushes me during my appointment.

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November 09, 2024

5.0

Patient Ok with repeating the process of your illness to me so I remember what future appointments are needed for next 4 years Discussed what taking anastrozole for Five years meant for reoccurrence and cure

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November 07, 2024

5.0

She explained everything with great detail and compassion

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November 07, 2024

5.0

Very professional, knowledgeable and available. I enjoy my meetings with Dr Flaum. She is engaged, patient and allows me to assist in decisions about my care. And she's always on time!

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November 07, 2024

5.0

Lisa is very. Nice

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November 05, 2024

5.0

I have recommended Dr Flaum many times

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October 29, 2024

5.0

Dr Flaum is very attentive.

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October 28, 2024

5.0

Professional, kind, her responses to my questions are always clear and on paint

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October 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Flaum is a caring professional who helps all of her patients.

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October 22, 2024

5.0

She is very caring and takes the time to explain everything. She is also very thorough in her care recommendations.

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