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  • Hematology, Oncology, Internal Medicine
  • Accepting new patients
  • 27 years of experience
  • Illinois Cancer Specialists 8915 W Golf Rd Fl 2, Niles, IL 60714
  • (847) 827-9060

Brief Intro

A native of the Chicagoland area, Dr. Eklund received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois in Urbana, graduating Summa Cum Laude, and his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society. He then went on to Northwestern where he completed his residency in Internal Medicine and his fellowship training in Hematology and Medical Oncology. He was a 2004 recipient of the Woman’s Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital Compassionate Care Award, and believes that compassion is the central component of quality patient management. Dr. Eklund joined Cancer Care and Hematology Specialists of Chicagoland in 2005. He enjoys time away from work with his wife Jennifer.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Mcgaw Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine - 1998

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • Polish
  • English

Location & Hours

  • Illinois Cancer Specialists
  • 8915 W Golf Rd Fl 2, Niles, IL 60714
  • Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Hematology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology

Conditions Addressed

  • Malignant Neoplasm of Female Breast
  • Anemia
  • Sickle-Cell Disease
  • Leukemia
  • Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Hemolytic Anemia
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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Procedures Performed

  • Chemotherapy
  • Bone Marrow or Stem Cell Transplant
  • Blood transfusion

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Ascension Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Humana
  • Wellcare
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  • Cancer 35
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 35
  • Orthopedics 65
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 48
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 61
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 65
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 32
  • Children's Hospital 13
  • Urology 69
  • Psychiatry 64
  • Geriatrics 69
  • Rehabilitation 37
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 15
  • Ophthalmology 3
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 5
  • Rheumatology 2
  • Long Term Care 6
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 30