Dr. Blase N. Polite, MD | Chicago, IL | Oncology

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Dr. Blase Polite specializes in oncology and internal medicine, bringing 26 years of experience to cancer care and comprehensive medical treatment. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Chicago Medicine. Dr. Polite is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Polite practices at The University of Chicago Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, and UChicago Medicine Crown Point in Crown Point, Indiana. He focuses on treating colorectal cancer and colon cancer, including cases where the cancer has spread or returned. His expertise includes providing infusion therapy and intravenous chemotherapy treatments. Patients have given Dr. Polite an average rating of 2.4.

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2.4

16 Ratings
26 years of experience
speaks Spanish, English
University Of Chicago Medicine
7 written reviews
2 specialties
9 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
3 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
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Dr. Polite is a good example of the Peter Principle. He has been lauded as the top In his field. That is not saying much. My son in law had stage four recital colon cancer and Dr. Polite allowed a procedure on him, that was unnecessary and quickened his death. Steal precious days from his family to say goodbye. By the time Dr. Polite saw my son in law it was obviously he was close to death. Dr. Polite saw him on a Thursday he was admitted to hospital on the same day, discharged on Friday and he died at home Saturday morning at 7:00 am Oblivious to the condition of his 33 year old patient. The whole scenario is so pathetic and reflects badly on Dr Polite and The University of Chicago Mefical Center.

December 6th, 2020

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dr. polite my mom for advanced liver cancer and i discussed with him that he could have done more for her, but he said they did all they could for her we sent her too another doctor and he did wonders for her she,s now recovered and doing much better

August 5th, 2019

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dr. polite my mom for advanced liver cancer and i discussed with him that he could have done more for her, but he said they did all they could for her we sent her too another doctor and he did wonders for her she,s now recovered and doing much better

August 5th, 2019

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i mom was unexpectedly diagnosed with 4 stage carcinoma of the liver when i came into my mom,s waiting room he was so self centered and did,nt return any of my phone calls. if you have someone you know that,s ill don,t send him or her to dr.polite.

August 5th, 2019

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Dr Polite treated my mom for colorectal cancer when she unexpectedly got diagnosed with stage 4 at 51 years old. We were scared and had a many questions. He was short and self-centered. I followed up our initial meeting with an email...never replied back. I wouldn’t send anyone I care about to Dr Polite.

April 2nd, 2019

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Dr Polite has been treating my wife for Cancer on her Pancreas for the past 23 months. He is very knowledgeable, personable and thorough. He takes all the time we need to explain and answer any questions we have.

November 11th, 2015

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Dr. Polite is not a good man. He is self-possessed. He is so centered on his self-image, he fails to understand the grave situation of at least some of his patients. He lacks very basic human decency.

December 1st, 2013

The University Of Chicago Medicine

5841 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637

Tel: (773) 702-1000

Uchicago Medicine Crown Point

10855 Virginia StCrown Point, IN 46307

Tel: (219) 407-5500


Dr. Blase Nicholas Polite, MD	Dr. Kathy Sue Albain, MD	Dr. Leela Bhupalam, MD	Dr. Mohamad Khair F Khasawneh, MD
Oncology	Oncology	Oncology	Oncology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2.4 (16 Ratings)	3.7 (59 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks Russian, Spanish, English	Speaks English, Spanish
Chicago , IL	Maywood , IL	Maywood , IL	TINLEY PARK , IL
Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine
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Cancer
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Gastrointestinal Cancer
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Internal Medicine
Metastasis
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Indiana, 2027, Active

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Chicago Medicine

Medical School

Indiana University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2000

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