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Melissa Larson, MD

4.8
RUSH University Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Cancer Care; Hematology
Specialty: Hematology
Languages:
English

About Me

Information is the best way to put someone at ease. When they know what to expect, and they trust in what you are doing for them, it makes the whole process much, much easier for the patient.

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Locations & Appointments

Primary location
RUSH Cancer Center
RUSH Cancer Center
1520 W Harrison St
Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building
Chicago, IL, 60607

(312) 226-2371
(312) 563-2371
Directions
RUSH Hematology, Oncology and Cell Therapy - Lisle
RUSH Hematology, Oncology and Cell Therapy - Lisle
430 Warrenville Rd
Suite 200
Lisle, IL, 60532

(312) 226-2371
(630) 724-5069
Directions

Credentials

Certifications

Hematology

Education and Training

Rush University Medical Center - Internal Medicine
Rush University Medical Center - Hematology/Oncology
Rush University Medical College

Clinical Expertise

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL)
Anemia
Aplastic anemia
Chemotherapy
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL)
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)
Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML)
Hairy cell leukemia
Hodgkin lymphoma
Leukemias, acute and chronic
Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)
Myeloproliferative neoplasms
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Thrombocytosis

Academics & Publications

In addition to providing patient care, many of our clinicians have faculty appointments at RUSH University and perform clinical, basic science and community-based research. Our education and research endeavors are dedicated to enhancing excellence in patient care — now and in the future.

Insurance

Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
Aetna PPO Exchange
Affiliated Physician Group
Ambetter of Illinois
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Blue Cross Community Medicaid (FHP & ICP)
Chicago Health System(MacNeal Health Provider) Gov
Cigna
Cigna Medicare Advantage
Community Healthcare Partners, LLC
CorVel
CountyCare
Devoted Health
Dolton Medical Clinic
Dupage Medical Group
ElmCare, LLC
Essential Health Partners
Fox Valley Medicine, Ltd.
Great-West Healthcare
Health Care's Finest Network (HFN)
Hinsdale Physician Group
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative
IlliniCare YouthCare
Ingalls Provider Group
Little Company of Mary Health Providers
Meridian Complete (MMAI)
Meridian Health Plan
Molina Dual Options
Molina Healthcare of Illinois
Molina Healthcare of Illinois, Inc Marketplace
MultiPlan
NorthShore Physician Associates, Inc
Northwest Community Health Partners
Northwest Suburban IPA
Physician Care Network
Preferred Plan (Healthsmart)
Progress Health
Pronger-Smith Medical Care
Silver Cross Managed Care Organization
Specialty Physicians of Illinois
Swedish Covenant Physician Partners
USA Managed Care Organization
Union Health Services
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
University of Chicago Health Plans (Inactive)
University of Illinois at Chicago
WellCare Medicare Advantage
Zing Health

Accepted insurance plans are subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company to verify that the location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network before your visit. If you schedule an appointment and your provider is not in network with your insurance, your out of pocket liability may be higher than expected.

Ratings and Reviews

Overall
4.8
Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (risks, benefits, etc.)
4.9
Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care
4.9
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.8
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.8
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.8
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Mar 2024
I really appreciate being able to get the quality of care that Rush provides, in Lisle, near us.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Feb 2024
Dr. Larsen is the best.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jan 2024
Dr. Larson explained everything and let me know if I had any questions she would be happy to help.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Nov 2023
Dr. Larson is fantastic
4.2
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Nov 2023
No bad experience, only good experience
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Nov 2023
Very very pleased with Dr Larson. She really spends quality time and listens intently. Such a wonderful gift in any provider.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Oct 2023
Good
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Sep 2023
Dr. Larson was very knowledgeable, and I was quite impressed.
4
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Sep 2023
Good
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Sep 2023
Dr Larson was so kind and listened to all my questions.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Sep 2023
This was the first time I have seen Dr. Larson. She explained the issues clearly and made us feel (my wife was with me) that she had all the time in the world to talk with us. Needless to say, we tried not to take it!
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Aug 2023
Dr. Larson was very reassuring.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Aug 2023
Dr. Larson explained my diagnosis and treatment options and asked my goals. She patiently answered all my questions and explained risks and benefits. She was very calm and reassuring.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Aug 2023
GOOD
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jul 2023
Dr. Larson is so patient, kind, and very concerned about her patients.
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Jul 2023
First visit set good parameters
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - May 2023
AS a new patient with DR. Larson, she gave me plenty of time for any questions and concerns
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - May 2023
Can't praise the physician and her assistant enough
5
A Patient at RUSH University Medical Center - Apr 2023
Good