Jessica K. Altman, MD

Jessica K. Altman, MD

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Primary Specialty

Hematology and Medical Oncology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine - 2001
Residency:
University of Chicago - 2004
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2007

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Hematology (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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August 31, 2022

5.0

She listens to her patients and makes suggestions to resolve issue.

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August 31, 2022

5.0

Dr. Altman is compassionate, an excellent communicator, and very knowledgeable in her field. I feel that she is up to the minute aware of my condition and knows exactly how to give me the best comprehensive care.

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August 30, 2022

5.0

I love Dr. Altman. she speaks to me like a person and explains all my options. She doesn't get to technical so i can understand what she is talking about. I always feel she has my best interest at heart

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Because she is awesome!!

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August 22, 2022

5.0

She makes you feel so comfortable and gives you so much information that you really feel good about such a bad thing. Just from the way she speaks, you can tell that she is a genius and that you are going to be ok.

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August 21, 2022

5.0

Shes very good and available.

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August 14, 2022

5.0

First of all, I am so grateful that Dr. Altman is my doctor. She is the best of the best! Not only she is very thorough, but, she really cares about her patients.

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August 10, 2022

5.0

Dr. Altman always takes the time to ask the best questions and you know she’s listening to the answers.

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Best doctor on the Planet. Really involved with patient compassionate and going out of her way to nail down the issue and get to the bottom.

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July 31, 2022

5.0

Caring, knowledges

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July 27, 2022

5.0

Absolutely the best Dr. for Care

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July 27, 2022

5.0

Wonderful, caring physician

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July 17, 2022

5.0

She is highly personable & caring.

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July 13, 2022

5.0

She is a good doctor and very warm and amazing doctor to her patient.

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July 11, 2022

5.0

There are Doctors and then they are Doctors, but I have Doctor Altmen, I'm the lucky one.

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June 30, 2022

5.0

She’s extremely caring and equally smart,couldn’t ask for a better doctor.

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June 19, 2022

5.0

I’m not just a number, after my visit I feel like she really cares!

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June 16, 2022

5.0

She's the best

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June 15, 2022

5.0

She took the time to bring herself up to speed with my medical history. She seemed confident in explaining her thoughts and her recommendations. She listened to my concerns and validated them.

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May 30, 2022

5.0

She is genuine and I can feel her compassion.

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May 26, 2022

5.0

Knowledge and expertise. She is also very personable and easy to talk to.

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May 24, 2022

5.0

Dr. Altman is very kind and caring, She is compassionate and does whatever She can for the patient care.

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May 22, 2022

5.0

Timely and attentive care.

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May 19, 2022

5.0

I have a number of medical issues and doctors. In 2010 I was diagnosed with CML. After being admitted to MWMH DR. Altman came into my room and introduced herself to my wife and I. At the time I was expecting a doctor who's name I can't remember today, and I told this to Dr. Altman. She said that he specialized in a different type of leukemia and CML was her expertise. She confidently articulated a treatment plan and then asked the question, " Would you like me to be your doctor ?" Immediately I said yes, and it's still yes today. After 12 years of great care, I highly recommend Dr. Altman to anyone who may be seeking help with CML As unfortunate as it was to get CML, I am so fortunate to have Dr. Altman as my doctor!

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May 19, 2022

5.0

She is very professional and has a great bedside manner. Her explanation of my condition was clear and concise.

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May 18, 2022

5.0

Jessica has always taken a vested interest in my well being. I trust her implicitly.

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May 11, 2022

5.0

Great care with life saving outcome. My family and I cannot thank her enough for the care she has provided. I’m always energized following a visit with Dr Altman.

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May 08, 2022

5.0

Extremely qualified, patient, friendly explained things so it was understandable, proactive followups.

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May 08, 2022

5.0

Dr. Altman is the model for what a great doctor should be.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Makes patient feel welcome and great at what she does.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

She's the best

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April 20, 2022

5.0

Great care and best specialist in the country.

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April 20, 2022

5.0

I love Dr Jessica Altman. She saved my life and as a woman she is always so responsive

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April 18, 2022

5.0

IA VERY HAPPY WITH HER CARE

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April 12, 2022

5.0

She’s very intelligent and compassionate.

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April 11, 2022

5.0

I had Dr. Altman during in patient care and now as well as her patient now that Dr. Frankfurt has left. But she has made me feel very at ease with her and she takes her time with me for any questions or concerns I might have.

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April 05, 2022

5.0

She is a knowledgeable specialist in her field, but always takes time to listen and respond to patient questions and concerns. She makes me feel like her full attention and caring concern go into each appointment.

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March 20, 2022

5.0

Very Professional, get personal involved and explain all details of your care.

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March 17, 2022

5.0

I don’t have time. Dr. Jessica Altman cares and that means a lot to me.

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March 17, 2022

5.0

She has been my doctor throughout my cancer journey and continues to proactively safeguard my health

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March 16, 2022

5.0

She explains everting very well and is kind and patient.

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March 16, 2022

5.0

Best doctor

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March 14, 2022

5.0

She has my upmost confidence and trust

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March 09, 2022

5.0

She legitimately cares about her patients

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March 09, 2022

5.0

Compassion, care and listening to patient of all aspects of individual. Truly believes in patient overall well-being long-term. Amazing Dr and proud to have her on my team!

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March 09, 2022

5.0

She has wonderful people skills and answers all questions so you can understand it

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March 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. Altman has great attitude! She is honest about treatment & prognosis & expectations.

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March 02, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor, extremely kind and caring! Takes her time to explain everything!!

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February 27, 2022

5.0

Dr. Altman is an expert in this field

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February 23, 2022

5.0

Professional and knowledgeable a d made me feel really comfortable

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February 20, 2022

5.0

Same as above.

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February 20, 2022

5.0

Made me feel she cared, was very knowledgeable, took her time with me and answered all my questions.

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February 11, 2022

5.0

She’s very personable and takes time to address all concerns.

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February 10, 2022

5.0

My oncologist recommended her highly and I have friends who say the same. She shared information about treatment and research options calmly and clearly and was patient as I wanted to take notes. She made me feel I could have as much of her time as needed.

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February 07, 2022

5.0

Dr Altman works closely with patients regarding the medical care they will receive.

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January 26, 2022

5.0

Dr. Altman is a consummate professional who has always demonstrated a genuine interest in my care and well being. I am deeply appreciative.

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January 19, 2022

5.0

Dr Jessica Altman is outstanding. She is knowledgeable and very pleasant. She cares about her patients wholeheartedly.

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January 12, 2022

5.0

She’s exceptional,couldn’t ask for a better doctor

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January 05, 2022

5.0

Most passionate doctor I ever met. Cares about the patient and their problems. Takes time to explain the issue, possible treatment and sets up local clinic to monitor my disease.

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December 13, 2021

5.0

She’s an excellent doctor,couldn’t be happier that she’s my doctor

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December 09, 2021

5.0

I have been a patient of Dr. Altman since May of 2010. She cares about her patients and I am so grateful that she is my doctor.

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November 28, 2021

5.0

Dr. Altman is super experienced and handles each case individually. She takes her time explaining complicated protocols and always follows up AND involves the rest of her team for there are always people who understand your whole case

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November 17, 2021

5.0

She’s the BEST

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November 14, 2021

5.0

She cares about her patients there Cancer and them.

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November 04, 2021

5.0

Sharp Doctor not afraid to level with her patients.

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October 31, 2021

5.0

She cares

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October 31, 2021

5.0

She is a wonderful doctor - I have seen her for 11 years and she literally saved my life. Her staff is well-chosen and very thorough.

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October 30, 2021

5.0

She is on top of everything.

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October 26, 2021

5.0

KNWLEDGEABLE AND KIND AND THOROUGH

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October 24, 2021

5.0

she is great, addressed all my issues

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October 19, 2021

5.0

Because she is there when you he’s medical advise and most of all when you need medical treatment.

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October 18, 2021

5.0

I trust her knowledge and experience. She also cares ...

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October 17, 2021

5.0

She’s very Thoroughness so is Allison

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October 06, 2021

5.0

She is deliberate and careful about my treatment and I would recommend her to anyone who is ongoing with my liukemia. Just a real nice doctor and very personable

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October 06, 2021

5.0

She is the best

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September 26, 2021

5.0

Dr Altman was very professional and knowledgeable about my condition. She was also very straight forward and easy to talk to.

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September 19, 2021

5.0

Caring, listening, empathy are some of the few words that describe Dr. Altman.

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September 18, 2021

5.0

OUTSTANDING

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September 06, 2021

5.0

Great bedside manner and thoroughness

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September 01, 2021

5.0

Dr Altman is great communicator and a good listener able to inform in a simple and personable manner the details of my conditions and the different ways and outcome of treatment

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August 29, 2021

5.0

I am alive.

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August 22, 2021

5.0

Best, most thorough and warm service

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August 18, 2021

5.0

Dr. Jessica Altman is an outstanding physician. She always provides the absolute best care. Her knowledge is impeccable.

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August 12, 2021

5.0

Very though and explained options. Very personable. Someone who cares

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August 12, 2021

5.0

Very attentive and willing to answer any questions.

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August 12, 2021

5.0

Dr. Altman cares about her patients and treats everyone with kindness. I feel so blessed to have her as my doctor.

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July 30, 2021

5.0

Innovative and compassionate care. Works well and coordinates with other providers.

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July 14, 2021

5.0

Dr. Altman, as well as her MA (Jessica?) and fellow, Dr. Numan, were excellent. They made my wife and me feel comfortable and confident from the very beginning. They were amiable, warm and relaxed. We were never rushed; they focused on giving us thorough education and answering all of our questions. They were attentive to us and our needs.

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July 07, 2021

5.0

She is brilliant, she is caring, she is personable. My husband is blessed to have such an amazing Dr and team. There are no words that I can say other than how fortunate we are to have her as my husbands Dr. she is amazing human being!

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July 01, 2021

5.0

She is the most attentive and caring doctor I have met.

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June 30, 2021

5.0

She saved my life!!

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June 23, 2021

5.0

Combines complete fund of knowledge with empathy and sensitivity.

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June 16, 2021

5.0

She's the best,always has my best interest in mind

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June 10, 2021

5.0

Dr. Altman was welcoming and compassionate. She was very professional and well prepared to give me a second opinion about my leukemia. She explained her ideas clearly and answered all of my questions. I left her office feeling hopeful about my prognosis. I am very thankful for her care and concern.

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May 09, 2021

5.0

She's an amazing doctor who considers the whole person

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May 05, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable, personable, very competent.

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April 28, 2021

5.0

Magnificent personalized care with concentration to details.

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April 28, 2021

5.0

Doctor Altman is very knowledgeable outstanding doctor. Very pleasant personality.

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April 21, 2021

5.0

She's great

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April 18, 2021

5.0

She knows her field and specialist in AML.

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Consulting / Related Activities

Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

  • AbbVie, Inc.
  • American Society of Hematology
  • Astellas Pharma, Inc.
  • Bio Ascend, LLC
  • Bluebird Bio, Inc.
  • Cancer Expert Now
  • France Foundation
  • Fujifilm Holdings Corporation
  • Genentech, Inc.
  • GlycoMimetics, Inc.
  • Hemedicus
  • Imedex, LLC
  • Immune Pharmaceuticals
  • Kite Pharma
  • Kura Oncology, Inc.
  • Medicom Worldwide, Inc.
  • Medscape Continuing Medical Education (CME)
  • MJH Healthcare Holdings, LLC
  • Novartis
  • PeerView Institute
  • Phebra Pty, Ltd.
  • Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Syros Pharmaceuticals
  • WebMD Health Services Group, Inc.
  • WebMD, LLC

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  • Israel Cancer Research Fund
  • The ARK

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