Raanan Y. Alter, MD

Raanan Y. Alter, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Gynecologic Oncology

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2014
Residency:
Loyola University Medical Center - 2018
Fellowships:
University of Chicago - 2021

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Palos Hospital

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4.9
4.9 

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Dr Alter has excellent “bedside manners” and excellent to work with. I received excellent care.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Very personable seem very caring and ready to get me started on treatmentS

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Amazed with Dr Alter professional skills.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Being diagnosed with cancer (and this is my second time around) is beyond frightening. Dr. Alter took so much time to explain things to me and talked in terms I could understand. This was a second opinion for me but he took steps to analyze and identify concerns in my pathology report that were never explained to me. He was knowledgable and reassuring but was very honest as well which is so important. Dr. Alter was actually my second opinion on my treatment plan. It differed from the one I was given and I was going to start chemo next week. Based on his assessments I am going with his treatment plan. He never criticized any of the doctors I have been working with and was extremely diplomatic. I feel very grateful that my son insisted on a second opinion.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Dr Alter is such a kind and caring doctor. He listens and answers all my questions. He truly is outstanding and I thank God I have him taking care of me in my cancer journey.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Very easy to talk to . I felt he asked good questions and did not rush through the appointment

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April 17, 2024

5.0

He made me feel very at ease. Everything was explained very well.

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April 07, 2024

5.0

Great

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April 04, 2024

5.0

He takes time to listen to concerns & and very knowledgeable

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Having just met him, made me feel comfortable and I trusted him with my procedure

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Dr. Alter is superb! He is very patient with my mom Judith and explained everything clearly. We are grateful for his expertise and care. Highly recommend him and Northwestern is lucky to have him on staff!

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Dr Alter was very courteous and explained all my options very clearly. He whole demeanor was calming and reassuring.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Dr.Alter, is genuinely caring and he listens! He is encouraging and always has suggestions and genuine questions, he makes this patient feel that what I have to say is important!

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March 26, 2024

4.0

Knowledgeable physician.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Communicates well. Explains care.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Great care! He reviewed my files prior to our consultation and had a plan for me before I left his oftice.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Dr Alter is highly intelligent very detailed and patient explaining the findings in my MRI scans. My Dr Alter took his time with me going over my surgery step by step what is going to be done from using the robotic divinci surgery technology, frozen biopsy to recovery time and my follow-up appointment with him. I watched his video on cancer genetic testing, germline mutations, etc, to cytoeluxor. I love his confident demeanor. Thank you so much Dr Alter for helping me!

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Dr Alter is awesome. He listens to his patients. Takes his time... never rushes. Good vibe

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March 21, 2024

5.0

He also was very friendly and took time to explain what would take place at the surgery. Told me what to expect afterwards.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Dr Alter is a wonderful doctor. He has a great bedside manner. He listens, answers all your questions and is extremely knowledgeable.

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March 17, 2024

5.0

I have great faith in him

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Alter is superb! He was so patient with my mom and explained everything very clearly and answered all questions. Grateful for his expertise and care!

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Excellent atention.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

He was caring and encouraging.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Alter explains everything in terms I can understand and makes me feel hopeful and confident about my outcomes

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Very good Doctor excellent.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

The Doctor and his staff have all been very attuned the patient and seemed inerested in treating both the patient and the illness.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Very friendly competent physician. I was blessed to have him for my doctor/surgeon

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Dr. Alter is amazing and always care about my needs and concerns.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Dr. Alter explained the plan, why this plan is best for me and was kind, concise and gave me every opportunity to ask questions.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Alter put me at ease immediately. He pre-explained everything he was going to do in the exam so that I would be less nervous. When he was explaining my upcoming surgery, he was painstaking in relaying the details. He had a picture that he referred to that was helpful in understanding. I also appreciate the fact that he was able to secure a surgical date for next week.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

He took time to discover my previous treatments and gave options to choose. He listened to any concerns and answered questions.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

He is very thorough and prepared for appointments, and very knowledgeable in gyn oncology. He also listens and gives suggestions for treatment possibilities and side effect relief.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Very intelligent surgeon, caring, patient, compassionate and thorough

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Absolutely loved Dr. Alter. Clearly top shelf physician with a wonderful patient oriented demeanor

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March 04, 2024

5.0

I've only met with him once. I liked him right away. He asked me questions as well as answering all of mine.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Alter listens to my concerns and we make a plan of action together. He is knowledgeable, kind, professional and great to work with.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

He listened and explained everything ;for me, respectfully and throughly.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

He is wonderful

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February 18, 2024

5.0

Excellent work.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Friendly staff out me at ease and explained their part in visit.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

I like Dr. Alter a lot….he’s very kind and caring and I feel he did the best job possible for me. I think he was honest and open with me regarding further treatment.

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February 11, 2024

5.0

Dr Alter listens to me. So knowledgeable

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February 11, 2024

5.0

He was very professional, he informed me of everything he was going to do, he was patient and very friendly and made me feel like I was getting the best overall care possible.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

He knows what he is doing. He is friendly and explains in a way that you can understand what is happening and what the outcome may be.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

He’s a terrific doctor who doesn’t rush patient through initial exam and takes time to answer questions and explain procedure he’s going to preform. He has a calming personality vv

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February 01, 2024

5.0

He is the best

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Explained the care that is to be provided and tackled the issue at hand.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Alter is top notch. I work in healthcare and with a lot of doctors and his bedside manner is one of the best I’ve encountered. He’s conversational, comforting, takes time to explain everything he is doing in a procedure and answers all questions. Highly recommend him!

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January 28, 2024

5.0

Dr Alter is very kind and attentive with his care. He listens and doesn’t rush. I feel confident having him as my surgeon and part of my care team.

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January 28, 2024

5.0

He explains everything in detail, doesnt rush, and answers all questions

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January 27, 2024

5.0

He is a skilled surgeon, great bedside manner and explains everything in terms non-medical people can understand.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, clear explanations.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to and no complications from the surgery

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Very caring. Very thorough. Takes his time with you.

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January 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Alter headed the entire team. Reasons: z1) professional, 2) thorough, 3) took ample time to explain and answer all questions, 4) gave auditory and visual representations of the surgery discussed, 5, discussed options, 6) results of biopsy rrpirted within three days by a personal call from knowledgeable staff.

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January 12, 2024

5.0

The care and support received from Dr. Alter😊

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Kindness blended with knowledgeable, expert care.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

He listens, seems concerned

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Dr Alter is a great person

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January 10, 2024

5.0

She is a very responsible and ethical Dr. along with her team, they have helped me a lot with my health.

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Very good doctor, very kind

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December 25, 2023

5.0

Seems very knowledgeable, listens to me, answers all questions, explains clearly

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Everyone

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December 21, 2023

5.0

Took the time to explain and answer questions.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

Very caring and explained everything thoroughly.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Same as above. He was very easy to talk to and was very nice and I didn't have to wait long to be seen.

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December 17, 2023

5.0

He explains things really well so the patient can understand.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

He’s good

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December 10, 2023

5.0

Excellent surgeon

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December 01, 2023

5.0

As mentioned earlier, Dr. Alter is amazing. From the moment he walked in to the examining room he explained and made me feel comfortable and trusting. I think that says a lot.

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Dr.Alter is one amazing human being.

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Alter is pleasant, calm and optimistic. He explains everything clearly and concisely. Nice to consult with an gynecological oncologist about my disease and treatment.

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November 30, 2023

5.0

professional, knowledgeable and absolutely amazing bedside manner

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November 20, 2023

5.0

Concerned. Listens. Takes quick action.

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November 17, 2023

5.0

Dr Alter was very kind and explained my condition and the plan to correct it in a way that I could understand; I left feeling much more hopeful.

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November 17, 2023

5.0

I answered 10 because that was the highest option given. Dr.Alter is obviously knowledgeable but more importantly he is able to communicate that knowledge to his patient. He has a calming approach, clearly cares about his patient and was sensitive to my needs.

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November 16, 2023

5.0

He has an excellent bedside manner; has great knowledge!

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November 09, 2023

5.0

From my initial registration, my painless lab draw with Heather, to the very respectful, professional, knowledgeable, caring exam from Dr Alter, are the reasons for my score.

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November 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. alter and his team help me feel like I will be OK. Because of their working with me I feel that way

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November 08, 2023

5.0

easy to talk to, thorough

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Appointment was to establish care so not much experience yet. He was very kind

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November 06, 2023

5.0

He is an amazing doctor with a lot of compassion and care and his staff is incredible.

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November 03, 2023

5.0

Very nice doctor. He is comforting & explains everything

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November 03, 2023

5.0

He takes my problem seriously and make me feel very at ease. He explains what he is going to do so you know what to expect.

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November 03, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor. He cares about his patients and explains everything very well.

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November 01, 2023

5.0

He truly cares.

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October 30, 2023

5.0

Took time to explain thoroughly, with compassion.

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October 27, 2023

5.0

The care and support I received.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

Thorough, answered questions clearly, explained options, did not make me feel rushed, gentle

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October 26, 2023

5.0

Very caring and professional doctor. He always listens to the needs of his patients. He is very thorough in explaining the medical issues and treatments available.

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October 25, 2023

5.0

He was very pleasant, understanding, and explained things thoroughly.

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October 23, 2023

5.0

Explained plan of care to me and my daughter.

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October 21, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor

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October 19, 2023

5.0

Very caring, professional and knowledgeable

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October 19, 2023

5.0

He is great

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October 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Alter was not only thorough professional and knowledgeable, but he was kind and patient with us.

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October 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Alter is incredible. He is responsive and caring. He relates everything honestly and compassionately.

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October 07, 2023

5.0

Excellent patient skills

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October 05, 2023

5.0

As I wrote above: Dr. Alter is quite wonderful. For meeting him and some of his team for the first time, I’m 100% confident in the care I am and will receive for this surgery and after.

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  • West Coast Wound Care

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