Wei Zhao, MD, PhD
Wei Zhao, MD, PhD
Clinical Associate of Medicine
Specialties
- Hematology and Oncology (Cancer)
Locations
- Chicago - Hyde Park
- About
- Specialties & Areas of Expertise
- Locations & Patient Information
- Education & Research
- Accepted Insurance
- External Professional Relationships
Wei Zhao, MD, PhD, is a highly experienced hematologist and oncologist. He provides personalized care for patients with benign and malignant blood disorders, such as anemia, leukemia and lymphoma. Dr. Zhao is also an expert in treating solid tumors and gastrointestinal cancers, including:
- Head and neck cancer
- Breast cancer
- Lung cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Liver cancer
- Bile duct cancer
- Small bowel cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Anal cancer
- Neuroendocrine tumor
- Kidney cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Melanoma and other skin cancers
Understanding that each patient is unique, Dr. Zhao uses advanced, evidence-based care to give them the best quality of life — even for complex and challenging diagnoses. He is committed to working with his patients to create a treatment plan tailored to their condition, symptoms and personal health goals.
Dr. Zhao takes time to explain every step of their healthcare journey in clear, thoughtful terms, making sure patients and their loved ones feel informed, supported and confident in the decisions they make together. His approachable, collaborative style helps patients feel like true partners in their care.
Whether guiding someone navigate a new cancer diagnosis or managing them through long-term chronic treatment, Dr. Zhao is dedicated to delivering compassionate, comprehensive care for both the physical and emotional well-being of his patients. Through continued research and investigation, Dr. Zhao is advancing the future of cancer treatments, and his clinical trials expand treatment options to his patient before they are universally available.
Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Solid Tumors
- Gastrointestinal Cancers
- Blood Disorders
- Esophageal Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
Languages Spoken
- English
- Mandarin Chinese
Medical Education
- Indiana University; Southern Medical University
Internship
- Ascension St John Hospital
Residency
- Ascension St John Hospital
Fellowship
- Henry Ford Hospital
Memberships & Medical Societies
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- American Society of Hematology
News & Research
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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