William J. Gradishar, MD

William J. Gradishar, MD

4.9 
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Medical Oncology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1982
Residency:
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center - 1986
Fellowships:
University of Chicago - 1990

Board Certifications

  • 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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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

1684 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

April 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Gradishar is knowledgeable, informative and kind. He answers my questions and walks through my concerns to make sure I understand what is happening. He is genuinely concerned about how I am doing and makes sure I kniw that I can always reach out with if needed.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Dr Gradishar and Kelly [ ] are a great team. They are both Knowledgeable and caring.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

I like his no nonsense attitude

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Dr Gradishar has excellent communication skills and is an expert in his field. Answers all questions or concerns that I have

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April 20, 2024

5.0

His patience and and his willingness to listen and explain

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Gradishar is a consummate professional. I have enormous confidence in him. Plus he is kind and caring & easy to talk to. I am grateful to have him in my corner during difficult times.

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April 15, 2024

5.0

See above. I HAVE recommended a very dear friend to him recently when she was diagnosed locally with breast cancer.

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April 13, 2024

5.0

He has kept me alive since 2012

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April 10, 2024

5.0

It doesnt get better than dr Gradishar!!!

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Great dr

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April 09, 2024

5.0

10 year relationship based on state of the art counsel a second to none bedside manner.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Very experienced doctor

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Dr Gradishar listens and addresses all my concerns!

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Dr Gradishar is as compassionate as he is knowledgeable. Always takes time to address all of my questions.

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April 06, 2024

5.0

He was informative and comforting

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March 29, 2024

5.0

A knowledgeable professional, kind and caring.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

His whole professional demeanor is so relaxing. He is straight forward in his professional advice and he explains it in layman terms so that I understand. He’s only been my oncologist for several months, but I like him and I hope he with me through these next challenging months and followup years.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Excellent expertise

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March 25, 2024

5.0

He took his time explaining everything. This was a follow up visit.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and dedicated

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Very professional and thorough responses

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Gradishar is kind and listens. He answers questions readily and never seems rushed.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Experience & knowledge.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Knows his stuff

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March 18, 2024

5.0

As above. Dr Gradishar and Kelly [ ] have treated me for 2 cancers and know my situation well.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

This rating is for Kelly! She is awesome!

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March 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Gradishar combines his skill with his bedside manner. He has been my doctor for 10 years and he has my loyalty and total respect.

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Serious, responsibility love and care for patients

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March 12, 2024

5.0

He is friendly, attentive and reassuring.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Experienced knowledgeable and upbeat

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Incredibly competent, good bedside manner, remembers his patients.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

His practice provided the best care possible. In particular his assistant Kelly is extremely kind and capable of taking care of any needs or concerns I may have.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Great doctor,

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March 06, 2024

5.0

He’s wonderful- knows everything and took very good care of me!

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Excellent MD

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March 04, 2024

5.0

He is knowledgeable in oncology answers questions.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Did not see him this time.. female dr I’ve seen before her name escapes me at this moment. I give her the 10

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Dr Gradishar and Dr. Kelly have always put my concerns into perspective and I have never felt dismissed by either of them

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March 03, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor. Lucky to have him as my doctor.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Took time to answer my questions

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February 27, 2024

5.0

He is kind, intelligent and and always asks me if I have any concerns or how I feel!

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Dr. William Gradishar has been my doctor since 2009. He is very patient, compassionate and takes his time and makes me feel very comfortable and safe. I hope he never leaves Northwestern. I just love my doctor William Gradishar.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

First time I saw him and he resolved my problem of arthritis caused by medication

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February 27, 2024

5.0

They clarify all your doubts

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February 26, 2024

5.0

He has a great bedside manner and very helpful!

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and caring

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Very helpful with any question

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Gradishar is everything a physician should be. Knowledgeable, wise, understanding, and he even has a sense of humor.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Expert

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February 19, 2024

5.0

He’s the best!

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and kind

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Very thorough with the treatment plan. Answered all questions.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

He listens to you and cares about his patients .

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Gradishar is very professional and reassuring

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Dr Gradishar is truly an expert. I trust him implicitly and have relied on him to keep me safe and healthy for many years. I know that he would always alert me to any health problem I might encounter.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Gradishar listened to my concerns and allowed me ample time for questions. He also took his time explaining things to me in a very clear and understandable manner. He was friendly and very professional. [Patient's name]

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Very carrying think about ethers not just himself

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February 05, 2024

5.0

See above, and he's always supported by highly capable staff, such as Kelly [ ], NP.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable, compassionate and patient with questions

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January 30, 2024

5.0

He’s ver knowledgeable

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Saved my life.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

He is a great Dr.and has a wonderful personality!

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January 26, 2024

5.0

He is very thorough and caring.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Explains well, thorough, nice manner Knows content area very well

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable Professional Helpful and considerate Kind and Encouraging

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Give me a number of options for my treatment

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable, and explained everything well.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

It is always wonderful to see Dr. Gradishar, I feel extremely fortunate to be in his care.

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January 20, 2024

5.0

I am very satisfied with dr Gradishar and his team

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Past a 10. He is amazing.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Very kind, friendly and empathetic Always keep patient involved and informed in decision making Love his approach

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January 15, 2024

5.0

He is great

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January 15, 2024

5.0

The professional manner he demonstrates is reassuring, concerned, and grounded.

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January 08, 2024

4.0

He answers all of my questions and projects certainty of the outcome and I believe him which gives me confidence I'll make it and eases my fears. Ask me again when I'm well.

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Gradishar has such patience and always ask is there any questions I have concerning my health.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

His heart is in the right place

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January 02, 2024

5.0

He's a great doctor and a caring person

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January 02, 2024

5.0

He took time to make sure I understood all the next steps answered all my questions and concerns. Very nice man/doctor and very helpful staff!

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December 23, 2023

5.0

He has kept me alive through two bouts of breast cancer. The home healthcare workers rave about the responsiveness and efficiency of his practice and his team.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Compassionate, kind takes his time explaining everything you don't feel rushed before he leaves the room he will ask if you have any questions or concerns.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

I’ve been seeing him for almost 3-1/2 years and his never in a hurry and I respect him and trust him.

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Super nice, extremely knowledgeable, helpful and he made me feel a lot better about my outcome and diagnosis

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December 18, 2023

5.0

I’ve been going to him for more than fifteen years and have received excellent medical advice.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

I trust him and feel confident in his ability to treat whatever health issue I have and any that I will face in the future.

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December 15, 2023

5.0

Supportive, understanding, dedicated—simply the best!

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December 11, 2023

5.0

I like him always on time

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December 11, 2023

5.0

He is a very good and honest Doctor. Easy to know where you are what you need.

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December 10, 2023

5.0

Great doctor helped me with my medical issues over 20 years.

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December 07, 2023

5.0

As I mentioned in above answer, Dr. Gradishar was upbeat, thorough and explained everything to my husband and I! I feel like I’m getting the best care!!

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December 02, 2023

5.0

Wonderful physician

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Dr Gradishar has taken good care of me for 8 years. He has always been available when I had concerns. I trust him completely.

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November 28, 2023

5.0

Excellent care of his patients, answers questions, caring, knowledgeable

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November 28, 2023

5.0

Wonderful Dr.

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November 28, 2023

5.0

Perfection!

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November 27, 2023

5.0

He was very attentive and friendly.

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November 27, 2023

5.0

He is always on schedule and I trust that he is listening

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Simply the best!

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Gradishar exudes confidence and competence, two qualities very much necessary when treating people suffering from the "emperor of all diseases," cancer. Dr. Gradishar has a calm, reassuring manner and he not only hears you, Dr. Gradishar listens. Dr. Gradishar is pleasant and his eyes smile.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and approachable.

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November 18, 2023

5.0

He has followed me for over 20 years and has always been there for me.

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