Bruce Brockstein
Expertise in
47
conditions

Dr. Bruce Brockstein

Hematology | Otolaryngology | Oncology
Kellogg Cancer Center Evanston
2650 Ridge Ave, Ste K100, 
Evanston, IL 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Expertise in
47
conditions
Kellogg Cancer Center Evanston
2650 Ridge Ave, Ste K100, 
Evanston, IL 

Overview

Bruce Brockstein, MD, a medical oncologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in treating head and neck cancers, soft tissue and bone sarcomas, and melanoma. He also serves as medical director of the Kellogg Cancer Centers at Evanston, Highland Park and Swedish Hospitals, and as division head of hematology and oncology. With nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. Brockstein is committed to patient-centered care and expanding access to comprehensive cancer services within the health system.

Dr. Brockstein is highly rated in 47 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Mesenchymoma.

Dr. Brockstein is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles and participating in 14 clinical trials. Dr. Brockstein is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine, 1990

Residency

University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1993

Specialties

Hematology
Otolaryngology
Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

University of Chicago, Hematology/Oncology, 1996

Hospital Affiliations

Swedish Hospital
Northwest Community Hospital 1
Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

Kellogg Cancer Center Evanston
2650 Ridge Ave, Ste K100, Evanston, IL 60201
Other Locations
Endeavor Health Medical Group
2650 Ridge Ave., Kellogg Cancer Center, Evanston, IL 60201
Endeavor Health Medical Group
757 Park Ave. West, Kellogg Cancer Center, Highland Park, IL 60035
Endeavor Health Medical Group
2180 Pfingsten Rd., Kellogg Cancer Center, Glenview, IL 60026

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Brockstein has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

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.

14 Clinical Trials

Phase II Randomized Trial of Radiotherapy With or Without Cisplatin for Surgically Resected Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (SCCHN) With TP53 Sequencing
Phase II Randomized Trial of Radiotherapy With or Without Cisplatin for Surgically Resected Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (SCCHN) With TP53 Sequencing
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: August 19, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Other, Radiation
Study Drug: Cisplatin
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Multicenter Phase II Trial of Paclitaxel With and Without Nivolumab in Taxane Naive, and Nivolumab and Cabozantinib in Taxane Pretreated Subjects With Angiosarcoma
A Multicenter Phase II Trial of Paclitaxel With and Without Nivolumab in Taxane Naive, and Nivolumab and Cabozantinib in Taxane Pretreated Subjects With Angiosarcoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 08, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Cabozantinib-S-Malate, Nivolumab, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 2
Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Adjuvant Radiation Therapy With Cisplatin, Docetaxel-Cetuximab, or Cisplatin-Atezolizumab in Pathologic High-Risk Squamous Cell Cancer of the Head and Neck
Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Adjuvant Radiation Therapy With Cisplatin, Docetaxel-Cetuximab, or Cisplatin-Atezolizumab in Pathologic High-Risk Squamous Cell Cancer of the Head and Neck
Enrollment Status: Suspended
Publish Date: September 01, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other, Radiation, Biological
Study Drugs: Atezolizumab, Cetuximab, Cisplatin, Docetaxel
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Phase II Study of Checkpoint Blockade Immunotherapy in Patients With Somatically Hypermutated Recurrent WHO Grade 4 Glioma
A Phase II Study of Checkpoint Blockade Immunotherapy in Patients With Somatically Hypermutated Recurrent WHO Grade 4 Glioma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 31, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological
Study Drugs: Ipilimumab, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
DREAMseq (Doublet, Randomized Evaluation in Advanced Melanoma Sequencing) a Phase III Trial
DREAMseq (Doublet, Randomized Evaluation in Advanced Melanoma Sequencing) a Phase III Trial
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Dabrafenib Mesylate, Ipilimumab, Nivolumab, Trametinib Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Study Phase: Phase 3
Randomized Phase II/III Study of Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab Plus Sargramostim Versus Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab in Patients With Unresectable Stage III or Stage IV Melanoma
Randomized Phase II/III Study of Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab Plus Sargramostim Versus Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab in Patients With Unresectable Stage III or Stage IV Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological
Study Drugs: Ipilimumab, Nivolumab, Sargramostim
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Randomized Phase II Trial of Intermittent Versus Continuous Dosing of Dabrafenib (NSC-763760) and Trametinib (NSC-763093) in BRAF V600E/K Mutant Melanoma
A Randomized Phase II Trial of Intermittent Versus Continuous Dosing of Dabrafenib (NSC-763760) and Trametinib (NSC-763093) in BRAF V600E/K Mutant Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug
Study Drugs: Dabrafenib Mesylate, Trametinib Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase III Randomized Trial Comparing Physician/Patient Choice of Either High Dose Interferon or Ipilimumab to MK-3475 (Pembrolizumab) in Patients With High Risk Resected Melanoma
A Phase III Randomized Trial Comparing Physician/Patient Choice of Either High Dose Interferon or Ipilimumab to MK-3475 (Pembrolizumab) in Patients With High Risk Resected Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Biological
Study Drugs: Ipilimumab, Pembrolizumab, Recombinant Interferon Alfa-2b
Study Phase: Phase 3
Phase III Trial of Post-Surgical Single Fraction Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) Compared With Fractionated SRS for Resected Metastatic Brain Disease
Phase III Trial of Post-Surgical Single Fraction Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) Compared With Fractionated SRS for Resected Metastatic Brain Disease
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 22, 2026
Intervention Type: Radiation, Procedure, Other
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase II/III Trial of De-Intensified Radiation Therapy for Patients With Early-Stage, P16-Positive, Non-Smoking Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer
A Randomized Phase II/III Trial of De-Intensified Radiation Therapy for Patients With Early-Stage, P16-Positive, Non-Smoking Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 02, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Drug, Biological, Radiation
Study Drugs: Cisplatin, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
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36 Total Publications

Operationalizing Next-Generation Sequencing in a Community-Based Academic Cancer Center: Workflow, Integration, and Impact.
Operationalizing Next-Generation Sequencing in a Community-Based Academic Cancer Center: Workflow, Integration, and Impact.
Journal: Cancers
Published: January 22, 2026
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Is Dr. Bruce Brockstein a top-rated expert for Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bruce Brockstein is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, 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. Bruce Brockstein specialize in?

While Dr. Bruce Brockstein is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, and Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Bruce Brockstein participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Bruce Brockstein has published 36 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Bruce Brockstein's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Bruce Brockstein accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 847-570-2112 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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