Raanan Y. Alter, MD
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical GroupPrimary Specialty
Gynecologic Oncology
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Practice Focus Areas
- Chemotherapy
- Fertility Preservation
- Gynecologic Cancers
- Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
- Laser Surgery
- Radical Pelvic Surgery
- Radical Trachelectomy
- Robotic Gynecologic Cancer Surgery
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2014
- Residency:
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Loyola University Medical Center - 2018
- Fellowships:
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University of Chicago - 2021
Board Certifications
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Central DuPage HospitalDelnor HospitalNorthwestern Memorial HospitalPalos Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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1022 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
April 18, 2024
5.0 star star star star starBeing 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.
March 28, 2024
5.0 star star star star starDr. 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!
March 21, 2024
5.0 star star star star starDr 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!
March 06, 2024
5.0 star star star star starDr 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.
January 29, 2024
5.0 star star star star starDr. 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!
January 14, 2024
5.0 star star star star starDr. 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.
November 17, 2023
5.0 star star star star starI 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.
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
- Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
- West Coast Wound Care
External Professional Relationships
Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.
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