Lisa E. Flaum, MD

Lisa E. Flaum, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Hematology and Medical Oncology

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Practice Focus Areas

  • 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

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September 25, 2017

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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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

985 Ratings

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August 31, 2022

5.0

She was excellent

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August 31, 2022

5.0

Smart, personable.

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August 30, 2022

5.0

Dr. Flaum is thorough and caring.

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Dr Flaum runs an excellent team and care

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August 25, 2022

5.0

Dr.Flaun is very professional and all her information was very informative and understandable to me.

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Top in the field, on time appointments, ease of scheduling mostly.

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Answered all my questions

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August 23, 2022

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and gives good advice. She is also a good listener. I also feel at ease with her.

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Very good to deal with, attentive and caring.

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August 21, 2022

5.0

I have high confidence and trust in Dr Flaum.

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August 19, 2022

5.0

Efficient, friendly and professional.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

She is awesome

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August 16, 2022

5.0

I found Dr. Flaum to approachable, likable, professional in her handling of my Individual case. She answered all my questions and put me at ease in dealing with the next step of my treatment plan. I would highly recommend her to other individuals dealing with diagnose cancer.

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August 15, 2022

5.0

Dr Flaum is awesome.

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August 13, 2022

5.0

I’m relatively new with Dr. Flaum but I feel like I’m in the hands of someone very knowledgeable.

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August 11, 2022

5.0

Very professional in dealing with patient.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

She explains current status to me and what to look for in the future. She takes great care of me.

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August 08, 2022

5.0

She is very nice and cares about your problems and how to solve them

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable and a good listener. She considers all aspects of care including quality of life.

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August 04, 2022

5.0

She listens well, cares about her patients & answers questions thoroughly

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August 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. Flaum is very patient and explains everything.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Dr. Flaum is a great doctor!

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July 28, 2022

5.0

Made me feel at ease with everything.

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Dr Flaum is very comforting and reassuring! I relate very well with her and I like her spunk!

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Dr Flaum took her time and was very thorough in explaining the treatment options. She patiently listened to all my concerns.

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Professional and caring.

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Very smart and thorough doctor, concerned about overall health

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July 24, 2022

5.0

She’s kind, compassionate, and very thorough.

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July 20, 2022

5.0

She answers all of my questions and gets back to me very quickly.

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July 20, 2022

5.0

She is knowledgeable and takes the time to ensure all questions are answered in an easy-to-understand way.

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July 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Flaum explained my pathology report and treatment plan in understandable terms.

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Primera vez que la conozco

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Very personable, caring and down to earth.

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Dr. Flaum shows her concern for me as a patient. Very thorough.

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Her knowledge and care has been successful for me

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July 06, 2022

5.0

The best of the best! Genius plus kindness equals Lisa Flaum

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July 01, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable! Does research, and presents patient challenges very well.

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June 28, 2022

5.0

Dr knows me, is personable and respectful, and I’m confident in her knowledge. She thinks outside the box and knows more than the standards.

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June 27, 2022

5.0

Her knowledge, helpfulness and answers

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June 27, 2022

5.0

Flexible, accessible, understanding - willing to try different approaches

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June 27, 2022

5.0

Dr Flaum is a gem. Her messaging is clear, her clinical acumen is the top level and she makes the scary and long experience as human as possible.

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June 27, 2022

5.0

extremely bright, easy to talk to.

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June 27, 2022

5.0

She listens to all your concerns and has good bedside manner.

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June 27, 2022

4.0

Professional doctor

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June 26, 2022

5.0

Dr Flaum is a compassionate and articulate doctor that has given me the information I need with a caring manner.

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June 23, 2022

5.0

Dr. Flaum answered my guestions thoroughly, gave me good advice for the future.

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June 23, 2022

5.0

Is knowledgeable about my health needs. Comes into the room with knowledge about my diagnosis and care related to it.

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June 23, 2022

5.0

Explains all things well. Very patient. A good listener.

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June 22, 2022

5.0

Very personable. Really thinking for the good of the patients, not just the medicine. Explaining things clearly.

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June 22, 2022

5.0

I would highly recommend Dr. Flaum because of the excellent care she has given me. Her appointment slots do fill up far in advance, though.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Committed.

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June 21, 2022

5.0

She saves lives

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June 21, 2022

5.0

Dr Flaum is very patient, answers all my questions and never rushes through my visits.

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June 19, 2022

4.0

She is approachable and pleasant.

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June 19, 2022

5.0

I hate that I had to refer her but I did just refer her to Dr. Flaum last week!

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June 16, 2022

5.0

Dr. Lisa Flaum treat me like one of her own family members

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June 14, 2022

5.0

The doctor attended to me in the examining room shortly after my arrival. She was friendly, and cordial, while she explained the type and grade of my tumor and the probable steps going forward in my treatment.

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June 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Flaum is amazing!

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June 13, 2022

5.0

She so brilliant and kind and has a great personality. I feel like she really cares.

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June 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Flaum is Awesome,Brilliant,Caring,Dedicated, Loving,Patient,and skilled at what she does. I’m so glad that I chose her as my doctor.

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June 10, 2022

4.0

Transparency in providing health information and the involvement of the patient in decision making. Open with an overall positive manner of communication.

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June 10, 2022

5.0

She's caring and she follows up on whatever has to be done. She's also very soothing and calming to talk to. She gives clear explanations and options.

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June 09, 2022

5.0

She is very professional and takes her time

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June 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Flaum is an amazing doctor. She is knowledgeable, a great communicator and I feel very comfortable with her.

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June 07, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable and caring

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June 02, 2022

5.0

Dr.Flaum is very thorough, caring and easy to talk with. She saw me 2 hours earlier than my appt time after a diagnostic test. That’s focusing on patient care. She is a wonderful oncologist.

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June 01, 2022

5.0

She is a very highly educated doctor and talks to you in a way that you can understand

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May 29, 2022

5.0

Dr Flaum is great. She is so knowledgeable and caring, the best possible combination. She thoroughly answers your questions and I feel confident Ivam getting the best possible

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May 28, 2022

5.0

She explains things in a way that’s easy to understand and she’s clearly a passionate doctor.

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May 26, 2022

5.0

On time. Pays attention to everything. Explain things in a way that is easy to understand.

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May 26, 2022

5.0

Dr. Flaum always explains everything thoroughly and takes the time to ensure all of my questions are answered. I trust her.

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May 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Flaum is awesome. Always professional & attentive & always answers all of my questions.

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May 25, 2022

5.0

No BS. I like her

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May 24, 2022

5.0

I’ve been seeing Dr Flaum for almost 10 years and it’s been great experience. Office is friendly and efficient and I’ve always gotten excellent care. Dr Flaum is easy to talk to and provides knowledgeable information.

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May 24, 2022

5.0

Gives straightforward answers that are easy to understand. Has my best interests in mind. Listens to my concerns.

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May 24, 2022

5.0

Dr Flaum is lovely, I was seen quickly, and office staff were welcoming and friendly!

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Very thoughtful, thorough and compassionate

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May 21, 2022

5.0

On time services

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May 19, 2022

5.0

Professional, patient and speaks candidly about my care.

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May 18, 2022

5.0

She cares & I feel it!

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May 18, 2022

5.0

She is great understanding and just a good person.

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May 17, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor. Spends time with you and really listens to needs, questions and concerns.

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May 17, 2022

5.0

Never makes me feel rushed. Very pragmatic about treatment plan. And she’s reassuring!

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May 17, 2022

5.0

Takes her time to explain and listen

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May 16, 2022

5.0

She explains procedures clearly and let’s you know what to expect.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

She was on time and very professional

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May 12, 2022

5.0

She was thorough and caring. Easy to talk to

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May 10, 2022

5.0

Dr Flaum answered my questions thoroughly, explained options clearly and was fully engaged during my visit.

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May 09, 2022

5.0

She is professional kind and patient I don’t speak well and she was so patient with me

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May 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Flaum is excellent. She listens to my concerns and gives practical suggestions & is very responsive.

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May 06, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable and professional

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. Flaum is very thorough and understandable. She made me at ease through this tough time.

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May 03, 2022

5.0

Overall she is a great doctor. Pleasant, caring, has great foresight.

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May 03, 2022

5.0

Dr is very eloquent and knowledgeable in her explanation to me

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May 02, 2022

5.0

Dr. Flaum is very kind, caring and patient. Her staff is wonderful! I am so happy I found her to guide me through my treatment.

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May 02, 2022

5.0

She is smart. Efficient, yet took the time to listen to my concerns without trivializing them, and made pro- active recommendations for preventative care.

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May 02, 2022

5.0

Lisa is understanding and kind and I am grateful to have them as my Oncologist

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May 02, 2022

5.0

Easy to talk to! Listens

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May 02, 2022

5.0

Knowledgable, thorough, kind. Gave me cinfidence I was in good hands.

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April 25, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable.

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  • AstraZeneca
  • Biotheranostics, Inc.
  • Jesperson & Associates, LLC
  • Seattle Genetics, Inc.

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