James A. Wallace
Expertise in
44
conditions

Dr. James A. Wallace

Geriatrics | Oncology
1600 Torrence Ave., 
Calumet City, IL 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
44
conditions
1600 Torrence Ave., 
Calumet City, IL 

Overview

James Wallace is a Geriatrics specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Calumet City, Illinois.

Dr. Wallace is highly rated in 44 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatoblastoma, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

Dr. Wallace is board certified in Geriatric Medicine Medical Oncology and Practicing Since2008. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. Dr. Wallace is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Geriatrics
Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Board Certifications

Geriatric Medicine Medical Oncology
Practicing Since2008

Fellowships

University of Chicago Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Community Hospital
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
The University Of Chicago Medical Center
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital
UChicago Medicine Medical Group

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

UChicago Medicine at Ingalls - Calumet City
1600 Torrence Ave., Calumet City, IL 60409
Other Locations
UChicago Medicine at Ingalls - Flossmoor
19550 Governors Hwy., Flossmoor, IL 60422

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.

7 Clinical Trials

A Phase II Randomized Double Blinded Study of Green Tea Catechins (GTC) vs. Placebo in Men on Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer: Modulation of Biological and Clinical Intermediate Biomarkers
A Phase II Randomized Double Blinded Study of Green Tea Catechins (GTC) vs. Placebo in Men on Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer: Modulation of Biological and Clinical Intermediate Biomarkers
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 04, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Sinecatechins
Study Phase: Phase 2
Limited Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (LS-SCLC): A Phase III Randomized Study of Chemoradiation Versus Chemoradiation Plus Atezolizumab
Limited Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (LS-SCLC): A Phase III Randomized Study of Chemoradiation Versus Chemoradiation Plus Atezolizumab
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 27, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Drug, Radiation, Procedure
Study Drugs: Atezolizumab, Carboplatin, Cisplatin, Etoposide
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Modern Immunotherapy Based Systemic Therapy With or Without Radiation Therapy for PD-L1-Negative, Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
A Randomized Phase II/III Trial of Modern Immunotherapy Based Systemic Therapy With or Without Radiation Therapy for PD-L1-Negative, Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 18, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Biological, Radiation
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Ipilimumab, Nab-paclitaxel, Nivolumab, Paclitaxel, Pembrolizumab, Pemetrexed
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Phase II Study of Gemcitabine Plus Cisplatin Chemotherapy in Patients With Muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer With Bladder Preservation for Those Patients Whose Tumors Harbor Deleterious DNA Damage Response (DDR) Gene Alterations
A Phase II Study of Gemcitabine Plus Cisplatin Chemotherapy in Patients With Muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer With Bladder Preservation for Those Patients Whose Tumors Harbor Deleterious DNA Damage Response (DDR) Gene Alterations
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Biological, Other
Study Drugs: Gemcitabine, Cisplatin, Pegfilgrastim
Study Phase: Phase 2
JUNIPER: A Randomized Phase 3 Study of Abemaciclib Plus Best Supportive Care Versus Erlotinib Plus Best Supportive Care in Patients With Stage IV NSCLC With a Detectable KRAS Mutation Who Have Progressed After Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
JUNIPER: A Randomized Phase 3 Study of Abemaciclib Plus Best Supportive Care Versus Erlotinib Plus Best Supportive Care in Patients With Stage IV NSCLC With a Detectable KRAS Mutation Who Have Progressed After Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 06, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Abemaciclib, Erlotinib
Study Phase: Phase 3
Older Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients (>/= 70 Years of Age) Treated With First-Line MK-3475 (Pembrolizumab)+/- Chemotherapy (Oncologist's/Patient's Choice)
Older Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients (>/= 70 Years of Age) Treated With First-Line MK-3475 (Pembrolizumab)+/- Chemotherapy (Oncologist's/Patient's Choice)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drugs: Pembrolizumab, Pemetrexed, Carboplatin
Study Phase: Phase 2
Evaluation Of Transperineal Ultrasound For Image Guidance In The Treatment Of Prostate Cancer in Men Following Prostatectomy
Evaluation Of Transperineal Ultrasound For Image Guidance In The Treatment Of Prostate Cancer in Men Following Prostatectomy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 03, 2017
Intervention Type: Device
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8 Total Publications

Prostate Cancer Risk Stratification in NRG Oncology Phase III Randomized Trials Using Multimodal Deep Learning With Digital Histopathology.
Prostate Cancer Risk Stratification in NRG Oncology Phase III Randomized Trials Using Multimodal Deep Learning With Digital Histopathology.
Journal: JCO precision oncology
Published: October 24, 2024
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James A. Wallace is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), 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. James A. Wallace specialize in?

While Dr. James A. Wallace is a Geriatrics, they have specific expertise in Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), Pancreatic Cancer, and Pancreatoblastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Geriatrics.

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Yes. Dr. James A. Wallace has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET). You can view a list of Dr. James A. Wallace'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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