Robert A. Bayer
Distinguished in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)

Dr. Robert A. Bayer

Hematology | Oncology
Northwestern Medical Group
10 Health Service Dr, 
Dekalb, IL 
Offers Telehealth
Distinguished in Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
Northwestern Medical Group
10 Health Service Dr, 
Dekalb, IL 
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Overview

Robert Bayer is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Dekalb, Illinois. Dr. Bayer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Lynch Syndrome, and Colorectal Cancer.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Hematology
Oncology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in IL
Hospital Affiliations
Valley West Community Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Mchenry
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Cigna
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Kaiser Permanente
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Medicaid
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UnitedHealthcare
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

10 Health Service Dr, Dekalb, IL 60115
Call: 815-756-5255

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

2 Clinical Trials

Randomized Phase II Open Label Study of Lenalidomide R-CHOP (R2CHOP) vs. RCHOP (Rituximab, Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, Vincristine and Prednisone) in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma
Randomized Phase II Open Label Study of Lenalidomide R-CHOP (R2CHOP) vs. RCHOP (Rituximab, Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, Vincristine and Prednisone) in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: November 28, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological, Other
Study Drugs: Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Lenalidomide, Prednisone, Rituximab, Vincristine Sulfate
Study Phase: Phase 2
Randomized Phase III Trial of Bortezomib, Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone (VRd) Versus Carfilzomib, Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone (CRd) Followed by Limited or Indefinite Duration Lenalidomide Maintenance in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Symptomatic Multiple Myeloma (ENDURANCE)
Randomized Phase III Trial of Bortezomib, Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone (VRd) Versus Carfilzomib, Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone (CRd) Followed by Limited or Indefinite Duration Lenalidomide Maintenance in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Symptomatic Multiple Myeloma (ENDURANCE)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 08, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drugs: Bortezomib, Carfilzomib, Dexamethasone, Lenalidomide
Study Phase: Phase 3
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13 Total Publications

Cardiac Septal Metastasis From Poorly Differentiated Colorectal Adenocarcinoma: A Rare Case Illustrating the Role of Multimodal Imaging and Multidisciplinary Management.
Cardiac Septal Metastasis From Poorly Differentiated Colorectal Adenocarcinoma: A Rare Case Illustrating the Role of Multimodal Imaging and Multidisciplinary Management.
Journal: Case reports in cardiology
Published: August 11, 2025
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    • Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)
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    • Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
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