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Summary
Dr. Leonidas Platanias is an oncologist with over four decades of experience treating cancer patients. He earned his medical degree from Patras University and completed his residency at SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn in 1989. Dr. Platanias further advanced his training through a fellowship at the University of Chicago in 1992, where he developed specialized expertise in blood cancers. With 43 years in medicine, he speaks German and Greek in addition to English.
Dr. Platanias practices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and sees patients at the Robert H Lurie Cancer Center in Chicago, Illinois. He focuses on treating acute leukemias and myelodysplastic syndromes, two complex blood disorders that require specialized care and expertise. His patients consistently rate their experience highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
Dr. Platanias practices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and sees patients at the Robert H Lurie Cancer Center in Chicago, Illinois. He focuses on treating acute leukemias and myelodysplastic syndromes, two complex blood disorders that require specialized care and expertise. His patients consistently rate their experience highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- 43 years of experience
- speaks German, Greek
- University of Chicago
- 2 specialties
- 14 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Robert H Lurie Cancer Center
675 N St Clair St Galter Pavilion, Ste 21-100Chicago, IL 60611 Tel: (312) 695-0990
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| Oncology | Oncology | Oncology | Pediatrics |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 43 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | ||
| Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks German, Greek | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Chicago , IL | Maywood , IL | Maywood , IL | Wauwatosa , WI |
| Med School: Patras University | Med School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine | ||
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias has the following 14 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
43 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
University of Chicago1992
Residency
SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn1989
Medical School
Patras UniversityGraduated in 1983
Patras University (Greece)Graduated in 1983
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- What languages does Dr. Leonidas Platanias speak?
- Dr. Leonidas Platanias speaks German and Greek.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Leonidas Platanias affiliated with?
- Dr. Leonidas Platanias is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
- Where is Dr. Leonidas Platanias's office located?
- Dr. Leonidas Platanias's office is located at 675 N St Clair St Galter Pavilion, Ste 21-100, Chicago, IL, 60611.
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