Overview
Blase Polite is an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Polite is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Appendix Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 149 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
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. Blase Polite
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Blase Polite?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Blase Polite by calling their office at 773-702-2069. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Blase Polite a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Blase Polite is classified as an Elite expert for Colorectal Cancer, 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. Blase Polite specialize in?
While Dr. Blase Polite is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Appendix Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Blase Polite participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Blase Polite has published 149 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Blase Polite's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Blase Polite accept my insurance?
Dr. Blase Polite accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 773-702-2069 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
- Elite
- Appendix CancerDr. Polite isElite. Learn about Appendix Cancer.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Polite isElite. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Distinguished
- Anal CancerDr. Polite isDistinguished. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Polite isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Polite isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Polite isDistinguished. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Polite isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Polite isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
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- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Polite isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Polite isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Carcinoid SyndromeDr. Polite isAdvanced. Learn about Carcinoid Syndrome.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Polite isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET)
- Experienced
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Polite isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- AgranulocytosisDr. Polite isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Polite isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Polite isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.