Timothy M. Lestingi
Experienced in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma

Dr. Timothy M. Lestingi

Hematology | Oncology
Aurora Healthcare
Advocate Lutheran General Cancer Institute
1700 Luther Ln 1st & 2nd Fl, 
Park Ridge, IL 
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Experienced in Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma
Aurora Healthcare
Advocate Lutheran General Cancer Institute
1700 Luther Ln 1st & 2nd Fl, 
Park Ridge, IL 
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Overview

Timothy Lestingi is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Lestingi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency
Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center, Internal Medicine
Specialties
Hematology
Oncology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology
Fellowships
University of Chicago, Hematology/Oncology
Hospital Affiliations
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Advocate Lutheran General Cancer Institute
1700 Luther Ln 1st & 2nd Fl, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Call: 847-268-8200

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.

1 Clinical Trials

A Phase III Study Comparing Single-Agent Olaparib or the Combination of Cediranib and Olaparib to Standard Platinum-Based Chemotherapy in Women With Recurrent Platinum-Sensitive Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
A Phase III Study Comparing Single-Agent Olaparib or the Combination of Cediranib and Olaparib to Standard Platinum-Based Chemotherapy in Women With Recurrent Platinum-Sensitive Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 01, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Other
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Cediranib Maleate, Gemcitabine, Gemcitabine Hydrochloride, Olaparib, Paclitaxel, Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 3

7 Total Publications

An Attempt to Quantitate "Value" In Medical Oncologic Therapy.
An Attempt to Quantitate "Value" In Medical Oncologic Therapy.
Journal: Cureus
Published: August 18, 2018
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