Mebea Aklilu
Expertise in
12
conditions

Dr. Mebea Aklilu

Hematology | Oncology
900 W Nelson St Ground Fl, 
Chicago, IL 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
12
conditions
900 W Nelson St Ground Fl, 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

Mebea Aklilu is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Aklilu is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Pancreatic Cancer.

Dr. Aklilu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. Dr. Aklilu is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology

Fellowships

University of Chicago Hospitals & Clinics, Hematology/Oncology

Hospital Affiliations

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Amharic

Gender

Male

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Locations

Advocate Medical Group Oncology
900 W Nelson St Ground Fl, Chicago, IL 60657

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.

8 Clinical Trials

Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice (MATCH)
Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice (MATCH)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other, Biological
Study Drugs: Adavosertib, Afatinib, Binimetinib, Capivasertib, Copanlisib, Crizotinib, Dabrafenib, Dasatinib, Defactinib, Erdafitinib, FGFR Inhibitor AZD4547, Ipatasertib, Larotrectinib, Nivolumab, Osimertinib, Palbociclib, Pertuzumab, PI3K-Beta Inhibitor GSK2636771, Sapanisertib, Sunitinib, Taselisib, Trametinib, Trastuzumab, Ulixertinib, Vismodegib
Study Phase: Phase 2
Adjuvant Nivolumab in Resected Lung Cancers (ANVIL)-A Randomized Phase III Study of Nivolumab After Surgical Resection and Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers
Adjuvant Nivolumab in Resected Lung Cancers (ANVIL)-A Randomized Phase III Study of Nivolumab After Surgical Resection and Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological, Other
Study Drug: Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
Adjuvant Lung Cancer Enrichment Marker Identification and Sequencing Trial (ALCHEMIST)
Adjuvant Lung Cancer Enrichment Marker Identification and Sequencing Trial (ALCHEMIST)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Biological, Drug
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Randomized Study of Erlotinib Vs Observation in Patients With Completely Resected Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Randomized Study of Erlotinib Vs Observation in Patients With Completely Resected Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 02, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Erlotinib Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 3
DART: Dual Anti-CTLA-4 and Anti-PD-1 Blockade in Rare Tumors
DART: Dual Anti-CTLA-4 and Anti-PD-1 Blockade in Rare Tumors
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 17, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological
Study Drugs: Ipilimumab, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
Randomized Double-Blind Phase III Trial of Vitamin D3 Supplementation in Patients With Previously Untreated Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (SOLARIS)
Randomized Double-Blind Phase III Trial of Vitamin D3 Supplementation in Patients With Previously Untreated Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (SOLARIS)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 03, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Dietary supplement, Drug
Study Drugs: Bevacizumab, Oxaliplatin, Leucovorin calcium, Fluorouracil, Irinotecan hydrochloride, Irinotecan
Study Phase: Phase 3
Phase III Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial Evaluating the Use of Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy +/- One Year of Everolimus in Patients With High-Risk, Hormone Receptor-Positive and HER2/Neu Negative Breast Cancer
Phase III Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial Evaluating the Use of Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy +/- One Year of Everolimus in Patients With High-Risk, Hormone Receptor-Positive and HER2/Neu Negative Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 10, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Anastrozole, Everolimus, Exemestane, Goserelin Acetate, Letrozole, Leuprolide Acetate, Tamoxifen Citrate
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase III Trial for Surgically Resected Early Stage Non-small Cell Lung Cancer: Crizotinib Versus Observation for Patients With Tumors Harboring the Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase (ALK) Fusion Protein
A Randomized Phase III Trial for Surgically Resected Early Stage Non-small Cell Lung Cancer: Crizotinib Versus Observation for Patients With Tumors Harboring the Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase (ALK) Fusion Protein
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Crizotinib
Study Phase: Phase 3
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11 Total Publications

Paraneoplastic Leukocytosis and Thrombocytosis as Prognostic Biomarkers in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Paraneoplastic Leukocytosis and Thrombocytosis as Prognostic Biomarkers in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Journal: Zhongguo fei ai za zhi = Chinese journal of lung cancer
Published: November 22, 2016
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What conditions does Dr. Mebea Aklilu specialize in?

While Dr. Mebea Aklilu is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

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Yes. Dr. Mebea Aklilu has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Mebea Aklilu'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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