Raanan Y. Alter
Advanced in Ovarian Carcinosarcoma

Dr. Raanan Y. Alter

Oncology
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
15300 West Ave Ste 108, 
Orland Hills, Illinois, IL 
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12 Years of Experience

Advanced in Ovarian Carcinosarcoma
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
15300 West Ave Ste 108, 
Orland Hills, Illinois, IL 
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Overview

Raanan Alter is an Oncologist in Orland Hills, Illinois, Illinois. Dr. Alter has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Carcinosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor, and Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine, 2014.0
Residency
Loyola University Medical Center
Specialties
Oncology
Licenses
Obstetrics & Gynecology in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology (Certified)
Fellowships
University of Chicago
Hospital Affiliations
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

15300 West Ave Ste 108, Orland Hills, Illinois, IL 60462
Call: 630-682-8700

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.


8 Clinical Trials

A Phase III Randomized Trial of Radiation +/- Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) for Newly Diagnosed Early Stage High Intermediate Risk Mismatch Repair Deficient (dMMR) Endometrioid Endometrial Cancer
A Phase III Randomized Trial of Radiation +/- Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) for Newly Diagnosed Early Stage High Intermediate Risk Mismatch Repair Deficient (dMMR) Endometrioid Endometrial Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 12, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Radiation, Biological
Study Drug: Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase III, Two-Arm Trial of Paclitaxel/Carboplatin/Maintenance Letrozole Versus Letrozole Monotherapy in Patients With Stage II-IV, Primary Low-Grade Serous Carcinoma of the Ovary or Peritoneum
A Randomized Phase III, Two-Arm Trial of Paclitaxel/Carboplatin/Maintenance Letrozole Versus Letrozole Monotherapy in Patients With Stage II-IV, Primary Low-Grade Serous Carcinoma of the Ovary or Peritoneum
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 14, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Letrozole, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase II Trial of Triplet Therapy (A PD-L1 Inhibitor Durvalumab (MEDI4736) in Combination With Olaparib and Cediranib) Compared to Olaparib and Cediranib or Durvalumab (MEDI4736) and Cediranib or Standard of Care Chemotherapy in Women With Platinum-Resistant Recurrent Epithelial Ovarian Cancer, Primary Peritoneal or Fallopian Cancer Who Have Received Prior Bevacizumab
A Randomized Phase II Trial of Triplet Therapy (A PD-L1 Inhibitor Durvalumab (MEDI4736) in Combination With Olaparib and Cediranib) Compared to Olaparib and Cediranib or Durvalumab (MEDI4736) and Cediranib or Standard of Care Chemotherapy in Women With Platinum-Resistant Recurrent Epithelial Ovarian Cancer, Primary Peritoneal or Fallopian Cancer Who Have Received Prior Bevacizumab
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 04, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Cediranib Maleate, Durvalumab, Olaparib, Paclitaxel, Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Topotecan Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase III Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475, NSC #776864) in Addition to Paclitaxel and Carboplatin for Measurable Stage III or IVA, Stage IVB or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer
A Phase III Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475, NSC #776864) in Addition to Paclitaxel and Carboplatin for Measurable Stage III or IVA, Stage IVB or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 04, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug, Procedure, Biological
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Paclitaxel, Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase II Study Comparing Single-Agent Olaparib, Single Agent Cediranib, and the Combinations of Cediranib/Olaparib, Olaparib/Durvalumab (MEDI4736), Cediranib/Durvalumab (MEDI4736), Olaparib/AZD5363 (Capivasertib) in Women With Recurrent, Persistent or Metastatic Endometrial Cancer. A Multi-Arm Trial for Women With Recurrent or Persistent Endometrial Cancer
A Randomized Phase II Study Comparing Single-Agent Olaparib, Single Agent Cediranib, and the Combinations of Cediranib/Olaparib, Olaparib/Durvalumab (MEDI4736), Cediranib/Durvalumab (MEDI4736), Olaparib/AZD5363 (Capivasertib) in Women With Recurrent, Persistent or Metastatic Endometrial Cancer. A Multi-Arm Trial for Women With Recurrent or Persistent Endometrial Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 03, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Biological
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized, Phase II/III Study of Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin and CTEP-Supplied Atezolizumab Versus Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin, CTEP-Supplied Bevacizumab and CTEP-Supplied Atezolizumab Versus Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin and CTEP-Supplied Bevacizumab in Platinum Resistant Ovarian Cancer
A Randomized, Phase II/III Study of Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin and CTEP-Supplied Atezolizumab Versus Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin, CTEP-Supplied Bevacizumab and CTEP-Supplied Atezolizumab Versus Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin and CTEP-Supplied Bevacizumab in Platinum Resistant Ovarian Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 02, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Atezolizumab, Bevacizumab, Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Randomized Phase III Trial of Radiation Therapy and Cisplatin Alone or in Combination With Intravenous Triapine in Women With Newly Diagnosed Bulky Stage IB2, Stage II, IIIB, or IVA Cancer of the Uterine Cervix or Stage II-IVA Vaginal Cancer
A Randomized Phase III Trial of Radiation Therapy and Cisplatin Alone or in Combination With Intravenous Triapine in Women With Newly Diagnosed Bulky Stage IB2, Stage II, IIIB, or IVA Cancer of the Uterine Cervix or Stage II-IVA Vaginal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 01, 2025
Intervention Type: Radiation, Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Cisplatin, Triapine
Study Phase: Phase 3
Randomized Phase III Clinical Trial of Adjuvant Radiation Versus Chemoradiation in Intermediate Risk, Stage I/IIA Cervical Cancer Treated With Initial Radical Hysterectomy and Pelvic Lymphadenectomy (NCT #01101451)
Randomized Phase III Clinical Trial of Adjuvant Radiation Versus Chemoradiation in Intermediate Risk, Stage I/IIA Cervical Cancer Treated With Initial Radical Hysterectomy and Pelvic Lymphadenectomy (NCT #01101451)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 23, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Radiation, Drug
Study Drug: Cisplatin
Study Phase: Phase 3
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6 Total Publications

Fit4Surgery: A pilot randomized controlled trial to assess the feasibility of prehabilitation prior to debulking surgery for ovarian cancer.
Fit4Surgery: A pilot randomized controlled trial to assess the feasibility of prehabilitation prior to debulking surgery for ovarian cancer.
Journal: Gynecologic oncology
Published: May 12, 2025
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