Rimas V. Lukas
Expertise in
25
conditions

Dr. Rimas V. Lukas

Hematology | Oncology
675 N St Clair St Ste 20-100, Galter Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
Offers Telehealth
24 Years of Experience
Expertise in
25
conditions
675 N St Clair St Ste 20-100, Galter Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

Rimas Lukas is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lukas has been practicing medicine for over 24 years is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, and Gastrostomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 198 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Rush University Medical College, 2002.0

Residency

University of Chicago

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in IL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology (Certified)

Hospital Affiliations

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

675 N St Clair St Ste 20-100, Galter Pavilion, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Lukas 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.

6 Clinical Trials

Pivotal, Open-label, Randomized Study of Radiosurgery With or Without Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) for 1-10 Brain Metastases From Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
Pivotal, Open-label, Randomized Study of Radiosurgery With or Without Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) for 1-10 Brain Metastases From Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Device, Other
Study Phase: Phase 3
Phase 1 / 2 Trial of Blood-brain Barrier Opening With an Implantable Ultrasound Device SonoCloud-9 and Treatment With Albumin-bound Paclitaxel and Carboplatin in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma
Phase 1 / 2 Trial of Blood-brain Barrier Opening With an Implantable Ultrasound Device SonoCloud-9 and Treatment With Albumin-bound Paclitaxel and Carboplatin in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Device
Study Drug: Chemotherapy, Albumin-Bound Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Combination of Checkpoint Inhibition and IDO1 Inhibition Together With Standard Radiotherapy or Chemoradiotherapy in Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma. A Phase 1 Clinical and Translational Trial
Combination of Checkpoint Inhibition and IDO1 Inhibition Together With Standard Radiotherapy or Chemoradiotherapy in Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma. A Phase 1 Clinical and Translational Trial
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 29, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation
Study Drugs: BMS-986205, Nivolumab, Temozolomide
Study Phase: Phase 1
Phase III Trial of Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) or Hippocampal-Avoidant Whole Brain Radiotherapy (HA-WBRT) for Distant Brain Relapse With Brain Metastasis Velocity >/= 4 Brain Metastases/Year
Phase III Trial of Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) or Hippocampal-Avoidant Whole Brain Radiotherapy (HA-WBRT) for Distant Brain Relapse With Brain Metastasis Velocity >/= 4 Brain Metastases/Year
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 06, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Drug, Radiation
Study Drug: Memantine
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase I Study of Ad-RTS-hIL-12, an Inducible Adenoviral Vector Engineered to Express hIL-12 in the Presence of the Activator Ligand Veledimex in Subjects With Recurrent or Progressive Glioblastoma or Grade III Malignant Glioma
A Phase I Study of Ad-RTS-hIL-12, an Inducible Adenoviral Vector Engineered to Express hIL-12 in the Presence of the Activator Ligand Veledimex in Subjects With Recurrent or Progressive Glioblastoma or Grade III Malignant Glioma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 16, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Ad-RTS-hIL-12, Veledimex
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase 3, Randomized, Controlled, Double-Arm, Open-Label, Multi-center Study of VB-111 Combined With Bevacizumab vs. Bevacizumab Monotherapy in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma
A Phase 3, Randomized, Controlled, Double-Arm, Open-Label, Multi-center Study of VB-111 Combined With Bevacizumab vs. Bevacizumab Monotherapy in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 23, 2018
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
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198 Total Publications

Surgical Treatment of Brain Tumor-Related Epilepsy: Current and Emerging Strategies.
Surgical Treatment of Brain Tumor-Related Epilepsy: Current and Emerging Strategies.
Journal: Cancers
Published: October 06, 2025
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Is Dr. Rimas V. Lukas a top-rated expert for Astrocytoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rimas V. Lukas is classified as an Elite expert for Astrocytoma, 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. Rimas V. Lukas specialize in?

While Dr. Rimas V. Lukas is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Glioblastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Rimas V. Lukas participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Rimas V. Lukas has published 198 articles and abstracts on conditions like Astrocytoma. You can view a list of Dr. Rimas V. Lukas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Rimas V. Lukas accept my insurance?

Dr. Rimas V. Lukas accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-695-4360 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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