Michael J. Thirman, MD
Michael J. Thirman, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Specialties
- Hematology and Oncology (Cancer)
Locations
- Chicago - Hyde Park
- About
- Specialties & Areas of Expertise
- Locations & Patient Information
- Education & Research
- Accepted Insurance
Michael J. Thirman, MD, specializes in the medical management of adults with hematologic disorders, leukemia, lymphoma, myelodysplastic syndromes, and myeloproliferative disorders. His laboratory focuses on the role of MLL fusion proteins in the development of leukemia. The overall goals of his research are to understand the mechanisms that mediate transformation of normal hematopoietic stem cells and to develop targeted therapies based on these insights. Dr. Thirman also directs clinical trials in acute myeloid leukemia and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
An active researcher, Dr. Thirman has published more than 65 papers, reviews, and book chapters on clinical and laboratory studies in leukemia and lymphoma. He serves on the editorial board of Blood Advances, the Medical Advisory Board of the Leukemia Research Foundation, and the Board of Trustees of the Illinois chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. He is a recipient of the Stohlman Scholar Award by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and was selected as a Chicago Magazine Top Cancer Doctor.
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
Practicing Since
- 1989
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- University of Michigan Medical School
Residency
- University of Minnesota
Fellowship
- University of Chicago Medicine
Internship
- University of Minnesota Health
Memberships & Medical Societies
- American Society of Hematology
News & Research
Insurance
- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
Our list of accepted insurance providers is subject to change at any time. You should contact your insurance company to confirm UChicago Medicine participates in their network before scheduling your appointment. If your insurance company is not listed here, or if you have any other questions, please contact Managed.Care@uchospitals.edu.