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Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD

(Leonidas C. Platanias, MD)

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology, General Practice and Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)
University of Patras School of Health Sciences (1983)
Professional interests include: biochemistry, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), acute leukemia
675 N St Clair Street Galter Pavilion, Ste 21-100
Chicago, IL 60611

Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD is a medical oncologist in Chicago, IL specializing in medical oncology, general practice and internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from University of Patras School of Health Sciences in 1983 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Center for Human Immunobiology, Robert H Lurie Cancer Center, Simpson Querrey Institute for Epigenetics and Center for Genetic Medicine.

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Office Locations

675 N St Clair Street Galter Pavilion, Ste 21-100
Chicago, IL 60611
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3001 Green Bay Road North Chicago - Lovell Fhcc (556)
North Chicago, IL 60064
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303 E Superior Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center Room 3-125
Chicago, IL 60611
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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"The longer it takes to find the cure, we lose more people," Director Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias said.”—"Northwestern's Lurie Cancer Center focuses on integrating patient care within scientific research", The Daily Northwestern, June 2025
“Meanwhile, Dr Leonidas Platanias who leads the Lurie Cancer Center of Northwestern University said: 'Beyond vaccines, banning all mRNA technology in the state of Idaho, also means essentially...”—"Idaho lawmakers debut bill to CRIMINALIZE mRNA tech across the state", Daily Mail Online, February 2023
“For many types, "The treatment is excellent," said Dr. Leonidas Platanias, director of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern University.”—"What to Know About Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (Published 2022)", New York Times, September 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in Chicago, IL during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 31
inpatient care 31

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 11
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2014

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in Chicago, IL were hospital care and inpatient care.

hospital care 31
inpatient care 31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2014

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD.

Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 11
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0

Education & Training

Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD graduated from University of Patras School of Health Sciences in 1983. He completed residency at Resident: Hellenic Anticancer Institute, Radiation Oncology. He is certified by the Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Patras School of Health Sciences (1983)

Residency: Resident: Hellenic Anticancer Institute, Radiation Oncology (1984)

Board Certification: Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center
Center for Human Immunobiology
Robert H Lurie Cancer Center
Simpson Querrey Institute for Epigenetics
Center for Genetic Medicine

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Amgen Inc. $655
$655
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. $146
$146
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation $86 NON-PRODUCT
$86
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $655
Food and Beverage $89
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program $88
Travel and Lodging $55

Biography

Dr. Leonidas Platanias' specialties are general practice and medical oncology. His education and training includes medical school at the University of Patras School of Health Sciences and residency at a hospital affiliated with SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Clinical interests for Dr. Platanias include myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), acute leukemia, and biochemistry. Dr. Platanias (or staff) speaks German and Greek. He is professionally affiliated with Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Platanias is not accepting new patients at this time according to Yext.

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