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Shuo Ma, MD, PhD

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1125 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Hematology and Medical Oncology

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Practice Focus Areas

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Beijing Medical University - 1994
Residency:: Ascension Illinois/St Joseph (Chicago) - 2005
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2008

Languages Spoken

Mandarin Chinese

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Hematology (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (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

5.0

5.0

1125 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

88 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

88 Reviews

April 24, 2024

5.0

I am confident that she is the best doctor for my type of cancer, and treatment plan.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Knowledge level Calm reassuring demeanor

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April 11, 2024

5.0

First rate expert in her field of study. Very crirical recomnendations provided in initial visit.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

I feel so lucky to have found Dr Ma. I'll never go to anyone else.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Took time to explain my diagnosis and follow-up requirements. Firm but compassionate regarding what I needed to do. Very personable.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Clarity is important

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Too outstanding for words.

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March 23, 2024

5.0

I have already recommended Dr. Ma to friends and family. Dr. Ma takes care of me for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma but looks after my over all heath.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ma explains things clearly.

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March 16, 2024

5.0

Excellent doctor. Takes time to listen. Answers all questions. Compassionate.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Great service

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March 11, 2024

5.0

So smart and knowledgeable about blood cancers. Tremendous patient care. She's the best!!

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March 07, 2024

5.0

She is very informative and loads of experience. I am so glad I finally got a A plus doctor for my cancer care. The doctors at Northwestern were able to help me were as Illinois Masonic/Chicago ent could not. Thank you to Dr. Ma and Dr. Tan (at Northwestern).

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ma's job knowledge, understanding of customer care and strategies that she practices in treating her customers is exceptionaly good.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

I have been extremely fortunate to be under Dr Ma's care for this past years after my return for my second experience w/ CLL

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February 21, 2024

5.0

She was nice and cordial

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ma is exceptional as both a doctor and a scientist. She is a leading clinician in the field hematologic oncology. I am fortunate to have her as my oncologist and could not recommend her highly enough.

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February 17, 2024

5.0

she is kind,listens and takes time I never feel rushed

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Professional, compassionate, competent.

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February 04, 2024

5.0

The best dr of all kinds I've ever had

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January 30, 2024

5.0

She knows her field well

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January 26, 2024

5.0

Trust in her care, very informative, proactive, top shelf reputation!

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January 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ma is efficient, professional and compassionate. All good doctor traits! Takes time to answer questions. Also, she has put together an amazing team. Wish I lived closer....

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Although it was only our first meeting she was well prepared with my history, which is extensive, and was able to present clearly what my options for future care would be.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

She is very thorough and easy to talk to. She looks at the persons complete Health; not just the CA diagnosis.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Extremely knowledgable & thorough

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Pleasant. Knowledgeable.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ma consistently provides excellent care.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable & caring.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

She is a recognized expert in her field, she listens carefully and thoroughly explains conditions and treatment options.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Good communicator, thurough and knowledgable.

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Again she was caring and thorough and in our experience prepared and involved from this very first visit.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

She has treated me with such respect and we have the perfect doctor - patient relationship. She is the very best.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

She is knowledgeable and caring.

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December 28, 2023

5.0

Brilliant, up to date on what's happening with my disease ( CLL) , kind and thorough. She absolutely never rushes us during the visit and she takes time to field all our ( many) answers.

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December 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ma's expertise in CLL and related blood disorders is outstanding based on my experience. She takes time to describe medical conditions and provide consideration to alternatives.

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December 18, 2023

5.0

She takes the time to explain everything to you and answers all of your questions without making you feel like you are taking up to much of her time.

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December 14, 2023

5.0

Dr Ma is an amazing physician! I'm so glad she's in my team!

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December 14, 2023

5.0

The best!

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December 14, 2023

5.0

Dr Ma is very knowledgeable and empathetic. She listens and explains when I have questions.

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December 08, 2023

5.0

Thorough, caring, outstanding training, feel as if I'm in best possible hands.

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December 08, 2023

5.0

She is very caring, patient, and thorough.

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December 07, 2023

5.0

She is extremely knowledgeable, caring, and friendly.

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December 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. S. Ma is deeply thorough throughout entire visit. All questions are answered. The time that Dr. S. Ma gives to her other patients you will receive the same along with the Northwestern team.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Knowing and caring

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Very interested in my health and personable.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

She went out of her way to refer me to another specialist for the something that needed additional care for. I have been with her for a number of years and I trust her advice.

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December 01, 2023

5.0

She is very understanding and competent.

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Dr Ma is the best! Great scientific knowledge. Excellent patient care.

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ma is very nice and professional, one of the best doctors I have ever seen.

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November 29, 2023

5.0

See above. She was personable and thorough and could explain things in ways we could understand.

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November 28, 2023

5.0

She is the most competent medical professional I've ever met. I feel lucky that she is leading my care team.

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November 06, 2023

5.0

I pretty much answered this in the above section but she is the reason I go to northwestern in the city. Top notch. Personable and knowledgeable. I trust her.

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November 04, 2023

5.0

Dr Ma has been my CLL specialist for over 8 and a half years. Along with being a gifted medical professional she has advocated for to other drs to receive quicker care. I feel like treats the whole me.

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November 02, 2023

5.0

I've been under Dr. Ma's care since 2014. She's very thorough and informative.

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November 02, 2023

5.0

Dr.Ma is berries kind , good hearted, caring. She takes her time to explain things and listens to your questions and concerns

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October 28, 2023

5.0

Listens to your concerns. Expert in her field.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ma is the reason I am able to enjoy my life and continue to do the things I love. For 18 years she has been instrumental by going the extra mile to ensure I have received the best possible treatments and care. I am lucky to be part of the Nortwestern Medical family.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable and great communication with patients

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October 26, 2023

5.0

Dr Ma is an amazing doctor! I'm so glad she is my doctor!

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October 24, 2023

5.0

See above response. Amazingingly informative.

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October 20, 2023

5.0

Dr Ma explained the findings of my bloodwork to us in an easy to understand manner. She took the time we needed and answered our questions. Dr Ma is very knowledgeable, personable, and friendly.

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October 19, 2023

5.0

Dr Ma is a wonderful doctor. She literally holds my life in her ands and I trust her with my life!!

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October 16, 2023

5.0

The best

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October 15, 2023

5.0

personal care. extreme knowledge of my disease and general medicine. Great manner with patients. Takes here time and listens.

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October 12, 2023

5.0

Dr very thorough and cares.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ma is totally professional, courteous, kind and one feels her expertise.

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October 03, 2023

5.0

I have the utmost respect for her skill and professionalism.

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October 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ma spends time listening, examining and talking to her patients. She is looking at me as a person. Not just numbers on a monitor. She makes me feel confident I have chosen the right doctor.

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October 03, 2023

5.0

An expert

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October 02, 2023

5.0

Doctoc Ma is an invaluable asset and extraodinary phemomenon in her field of research and studies

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October 01, 2023

5.0

I feel confident in her judgement and knowledge.

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September 28, 2023

5.0

She is smart, calming and dedicated.

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September 28, 2023

5.0

Professional

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September 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Shuo Ma is super kind and very professional, as is her team. They are all very responsive! My husband and I are so grateful.

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September 19, 2023

5.0

She is very competent and keeps up with the research.

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September 14, 2023

5.0

Gentle, unalarming, positive tone. Always encouraging.

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September 13, 2023

5.0

As with the above comment, appointments can be hard to come by. But ... great doctor, so wise and wonderful, so easy to work with, in short, she provides first-rate health care.

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September 13, 2023

5.0

She is smart, xaring, thorough and patient.

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September 12, 2023

5.0

Aside from being an expert in her field, she is caring and makes it easy to ask questions.

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September 12, 2023

5.0

She is a CLL specialist and yet so personable and caring.

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September 11, 2023

5.0

see above; learned and confident; caring and personable.

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September 10, 2023

5.0

Excellent cares and services received by Dr. Ma and her staff.

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September 07, 2023

5.0

She is the best of the best!! Saved my life!!

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September 05, 2023

5.0

Pleasant manner, knowledgeable about her field of study. Answers questions directly

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September 05, 2023

5.0

No finer Doctor in the country.

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September 04, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ma is a very customer friendly, highly knowledgeable and very helpful to her patients. Her service is exceptional.

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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
Aptitude Health
AstraZeneca
BeiGene
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Curio Science
Eli Lilly and Company
Janssen Biotech, Inc., (formerly Centocor Biotech, Inc.)
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)
OncLive
Research To Practice (RTP)

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