Company Profile - Hematology Oncology Associates of Illinois

Overview

We developed this Web site so you could find out more about our group, the Hematology Oncology Associates of Illinois. You can call us HOA Illinois.

Here, you can find information about cancer—no matter when you need it. We know that if you have been diagnosed with cancer, knowledge can be a real friend; it can help you regain your sense of control over your life. So, this Web site is filled with details to help you understand the type of cancer you may have and what you may expect before, during, and after treatment. Best of all, this information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and you can contact us if you have any questions.

Please take your time browsing the Web site. We hope you'll start off by taking a look at what makes us different because we'd like to show you why we think we would be a good partner in your care.

Environment

We know that if you are currently searching for care and treatment for cancer you have many options in the Chicago area. Many of those options are good ones—but we believe we are special because we believe you are special. We promise that when you come through our door we will see you; not a chart, not a number, not just another patient. We will approach your care as a partnership between you and us. You can share any concern you have with us—ask us any question that's on your mind, no matter how small it may seem. We've set up many ways for you to reach us: you can call; send an E-mail; or speak with us in person. We would like to build a relationship with you, learn what's important in your life, and find out what your goals are. This will guide us in recommending the best therapy for you. That's not all. We can offer you more than 200 years of combined experience. We've trained at world-renowned cancer centers across the United States and have treated all types of cancer with the highest standards of care. By treating every major type of cancer, we've had the opportunity to learn more about a wide range of therapies. We would like to share our insights and what we've learned with you. You can also take comfort in the fact that that we are a well-established group. Dr. Steve Schwartz founded HOA Illinois in 1965 and stayed with the organization until his retirement in the early 80s. Each of us is dedicated to our patients and is committed to our group with our unique patient-focused philosophy. We are affiliated with Northwestern University and are currently conducting trials in cooperation with US Oncology and Northwestern University. We make it a point to participate in nationally recognized clinical trials so that we can continue to explore cutting-edge therapies and pass along what we learn to you. On a final note, all of our facilities offer laboratory services. This helps us to ensure that you receive your test results in a timely manner. Our Melrose Park location also provides radiation therapy in addition to our other services.

Vision

The physicians and staff at HOA Illinois are committed to improving the quality of life of patients and families affected by cancer.
We are committed to serving our patients with empathy and compassion, while utilizing the latest technological advances in cancer care treatment and prevention.
We are affiliated with and supported by a national network to bring the latest research, clinical trials, and treatment plans to our patients.
We encourage and promote relationships between our patients and our physicians to bring the best possible outcome to the care of our patients.

People

To us, treating people with cancer is a calling. Each of us was drawn to this type of medicine for a special reason—and ultimately it was to work with and help people like you. We make it a point to get to know each person we treat so we can recommend the course of action that we think is best for his or her life and situation. Before we learn more about you, we'd like to share a little about us. Simply select a doctor from those shown to read more about us as individuals.

Products

Breast cancer

Lung cancers

Leukemia

Myeloma Multiple

Prostate cancer

Colorectal cancer