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Leo I. Gordon, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Hematology and Medical Oncology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine - 1973
Residency:: University of Chicago - 1976
Fellowships:: University of Minnesota - 1978

University of Chicago - 1979

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Hematology (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology (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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5.0

820 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 26, 2026

5.0

Explaining treatment options

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February 25, 2026

5.0

I feel Dr Gordon has been marvelous through out my treatment.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Dr Gordon saved my life. He ordered a test for me when I said I had a small pain in side. It was pancreatic cancer early stages. I'm eight years out after surgery and chemo.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

There is no one better than Dr Gordon!!

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Outstanding doctor

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Genuine care for my medical condition.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

He is wonderful as a person, and his knowledge and expertise is always in the best interests, for the health of his patients. He has been with me for two bouts of fighting and overcoming my disease. My heartfelt thanks go to him."

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February 18, 2026

5.0

He is the best of the best yet never makes me feel that he is at all rushed or has anything else on his mind. When I see him his time and attention are focused on me.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

He is thorough and communicates well

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Dr Gordon is compassionate and has offered a plan going forward in my care

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Good job.

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February 15, 2026

5.0

Dr Gordon has been excellent through my entire journey with Hodgkins Lymphoma - he's always been He & His staff, Sarah Miyata Kristen and all I've encountered in the practice have made me feel confident & safe in my journey to remission.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Saved my life

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable, great care for his patients, a wonderful human being.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

A very kind and knowledgeable Dr.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Everything went well. The entire team knows their field intimately and I was treated kindly and professionally. All our questions were answered. A++

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February 03, 2026

5.0

So reassuring and a wonderful doctor!

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Dr. Gordon is one of the best in his profession. He is not only one of the best, but also a genuinely caring person.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

there is no one as special as he in every aspect of the word: professionally, personally, and academically

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Great communication skills and extremely knowledgeable

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Dr Gordon is the gold standard in every respect. I cannot imagine being under the care of any other doctor.

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January 25, 2026

5.0

Dr. Gordon is not only brilliant with years of experience, he is warm, caring, and inspirational. I feel fortunate to have him as my doctor.

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January 25, 2026

5.0

Competent phycisian. Knowledgeable, caring, good communicator.

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January 24, 2026

5.0

Most knowledgeable and master of immunology.

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January 24, 2026

5.0

So smart, professional and kind

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Dr. Gordon has a warm welcoming presence and provide provides me with insight as to what is going on as far as my d is concerned and then or authorizes services that help with my care

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January 21, 2026

5.0

He is a great caring Doctor and person. Proud of what he does, confident and knowledgeable.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Dr Gordon is extremely knowledgeable in advanced care and his loyalty to his patient's exceptional

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Dr. Gordon and his team are amazing!

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January 19, 2026

5.0

See above, which also applies to Kristin Seeger.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

He is a knowledgeable physician with excellent bedside manner

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Dr. Gordon took the time to listen to my father's medical history and discuss new and potential treatment options with care. He took the time to answer our questions and explain things in understandable terms. Dr. Gordon and his team took the time to ensure we understood treatment options and next steps in the care plan.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Clear explanations, compassion, professionalism, and unparalleled expertise; puts me at ease, attentive, and provides excellent, personalized care that addresses my specific concerns.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

I've had great success with Dr. Gordon!

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January 08, 2026

5.0

He's the best. I've been under Dr. Gordon's care for about 14 years now and feeling great. That alone says a lot.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Dr Gordon is an expert in the field. He listens and he really cares. I feel safe in his care.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Expert on my condition, nice, and accessible

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Takes time to talk to me. Doesn't rush me.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

I have been seeing Dr Gordon for over 13 years. I have all the confidence in the world him. He is easy to talk with and is up to date on all facets of his profession.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

I always value Dr. Gordon's knowledge and guidance on my treatment

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December 18, 2025

5.0

He explains things thoroughly and listens to your problem. He gives me assurance that I can move on and have a healthy life.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

He was very thorough and took his time to explain everything and answer all of our questions.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

He is an outstanding oncologist who cares very much for his patients!

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December 17, 2025

5.0

I trust him and his team!!

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Dr Gordon is extremely compassionate, incredibly knowledgeable, and so caring. He always allows for whatever time is needed to go through explaining treatments and answering questions.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

He wrote the book on all off my treatment and care. He has taken perfect care of me, and he is a pleasure to deal with.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Great doctor

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Great model of your MVV.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Very expert care and service.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

He is an excellent doctor. I have always received the best care from him and his staff.

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December 04, 2025

5.0

There is no one more caring, , more engaging, encouraging

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Excellent care.

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December 03, 2025

5.0

His premier in his field.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

His expertise in Lymphoma is impressive. He is kind and caring. He listens to my concerns and answers all questions in detail.

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November 26, 2025

5.0

What can I say - He is just the best!!

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November 23, 2025

5.0

Saved my life.

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gordon has proven to be very competent. As well has a great bedside manner.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

He was savvy and explanations were clearly made with patience.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

I get excellent care.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

As I stated above. Dr. Gordon was not only knowledgeable he was willing to take the time to go over all possible options and explain things carefully in detail. He made me hopeful as to the course and outcome of my treatment. I think he is the best you can get.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Know Rush with Doctor Gordon answering all my questions full exam of my lymph nodes.

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November 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gordon is caring and takes the time needed....never rushes

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gordon treated me and my cancer fantasticly. He did so much on my days off chemo treatments and I never got sick. He is a miracle Dr. Also everything processed in a timely manner and everyone was so helpful.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

LEO is a HIGHLY COMPETENT CARING DOCTOR who is an EXCELLENT COMMUNICATOR and an extremely ethical person

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Unbelievably caring, expert care

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November 09, 2025

5.0

He's simply so perfect in every way - communicator, physician, empathic, truthful, so bright and experienced. respected by all. !

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Very sincere and kind. He talked about my condition more than what I was expecting. He was very knowledgeable my illness and answered everything about what I wanted to know.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

One of the kindest, supportive, and knowledgeable doctors I have ever met. He has shown amazing compassion and skill in treating me for over 20 years. He always has time to answer questions and explain things clearly.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Great explanations and attentive care.

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November 05, 2025

4.0

Same as above. Appreciate his team. Didn't actually see Dr. Gordon because I didn't need to.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

He is a physician of impeccable clinical and research distinction, with a caring nature and steadfast commitment to patient-centered care.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable sincere and caring.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Took the time to explain my options.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, honest and thorough

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November 02, 2025

5.0

Brilliant, kind, caring and the best medical advice and treatment available.I consider myself fortunate to be under his care.

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November 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gordon is THE GO TO lymphoma doctor. So knowledgeable about all of the chemo treatments and ability to explain it to his patients. Such a nice, even-keeled physician.

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Caring, informative, thorough visit (which was with Sarah Miyata).

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October 29, 2025

5.0

the best

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Took the time to discuss everything, has a wonderful PA Kristin who did the same.

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October 29, 2025

5.0

High quality specialist, super personality

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October 25, 2025

5.0

Dr Gordon put my mind at ease. His calming mannerisms and wealth of knowledge were of great comfort to myself as well as my husband. He really took the time to explain CLL in greater detail and thoroughly explained my treatment options (pros and cons). He made me feel like I was his only patient of the day and I know that he had plenty of others.

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and friendly

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and experienced professionals

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October 13, 2025

5.0

He's the best!

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Excellent physician, excellent person.

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October 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gordon is an outstanding physician and research leader, as well as a caring doctor and advisor.

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October 08, 2025

5.0

Dr Gordon is mindful and attentive in his of patients.

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October 08, 2025

5.0

He was very thorough and explained things in detail. Great bedside manner.

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October 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gordon has been my oncologist for the past 26 years I couldn't have chosen anyone better and I'm extremely grateful he is my doctor. Not only is he a phenomenal physician but his bedside manner is second to none!

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September 30, 2025

5.0

He is like no other: brilliant while humble. Kind and caring

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and makes great decisions

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Dr Gordon is the top of the line. His care and investment in my cancer concerns are real, and I appreciate that greatly.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

He is an expert practitioner with good people skills.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Gordon is the best doctor I've ever had. He is both technically astute and compassionate, with and extraordinary bedside manner.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

I have been seeing Dr. Gordon for more than a decade. He listens to my concerns and explains everything fully.

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September 21, 2025

5.0

He always very nice ,feel like my own family ,and very experience in care of cancer pts etc .

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Competent gentleman

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Caring and accurate

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Dr Gordon's experience over a long career really shows. We were able to have an open dialogue. He is kind and encouraging.

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Excellent professional and has excellent staff assisting him (Kristin).

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