Overview
Alec Block is a Radiation Oncologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Block is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Tongue Cancer, and Melanoma.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alec Block
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alec Block?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alec Block by calling their office at 708-216-2729. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alec Block a top-rated expert for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alec Block is classified as an Distinguished expert for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alec Block specialize in?
While Dr. Alec Block is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Tongue Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.
Does Dr. Alec Block participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alec Block has published 31 articles and abstracts on conditions like Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma. You can view a list of Dr. Alec Block's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alec Block accept my insurance?
Dr. Alec Block accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 708-216-2729 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Nasopharyngeal CarcinomaDr. Block isDistinguished. Learn about Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
- Advanced
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Block isAdvanced. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- MelanomaDr. Block isAdvanced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Oral Squamous Cell CarcinomaDr. Block isAdvanced. Learn about Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Block isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Throat CancerDr. Block isAdvanced. Learn about Throat Cancer.
- Tongue CancerDr. Block isAdvanced. Learn about Tongue Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Block isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.