
Jessica K. Altman, MD

Primary Specialty
Hematology and Medical Oncology
Insurance
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Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine - 2001
- Residency:
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University of Chicago - 2004
- Fellowships:
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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2007
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Hematology (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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242 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
February 10, 2022
5.0 star star star star starMy 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.
November 28, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. 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
July 14, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. 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.
July 07, 2021
5.0 star star star star starShe 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!
June 10, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. 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.
March 14, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Jessica Altman is AWESOME!! Very knowledgeable and she has an impeccable demeanor. Dr. Altman has a heart for her patients and always places their health care first. Simply put she's just the BEST.
January 20, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Altman has very high regards for her patients and respect their needs. She also explains the treatment plans to the fullest where you can understand and feel comfortable and confident in what will be happening to the patient. Cancer care has alot of ups and downs she makes you feel better knowing the next step in your care.
January 20, 2021
5.0 star star star star starDr. Jessica Altman has been exceptional since we first met back on October 24, 2017. She is brilliant, articulate and empathetic and should be lauded for her dedication to her craft. She has saved my life.
November 22, 2020
5.0 star star star star starDr Altman has been my doctor for more than ten years and she and her team saved my life. Literally. They have taken excellent care of me through treatment, recovery, relapse and all the side effects of ALL.
Disclosures
Industry Relationships
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
Service on Board of Directors
Faculty member served in a fiduciary capacity, such as a board member/director, officer, or trustee, for the following companies or other entities
- Israel Cancer Research Fund
- The ARK
External Professional Relationships
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