Russell Z. Szmulewitz
Expertise in
12
conditions

Dr. Russell Z. Szmulewitz

Hematology | Oncology
5758 S. Maryland Ave., 
Chicago, IL 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 2 Trials
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
12
conditions
5758 S. Maryland Ave., 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

Russell Szmulewitz is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Szmulewitz is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostatectomy, and Orchiectomy.

Dr. Szmulewitz is board certified in Medical Oncology and Practicing Since2009. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 93 peer reviewed articles and participating in 13 clinical trials.

Residency

New York University Langone Medical Center

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Board Certifications

Medical Oncology
Practicing Since2009

Fellowships

University of Chicago Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

UChicago Medicine Faculty Physicians

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine - Hyde Park
5758 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.

13 Clinical Trials

Randomized Phase III Trial Incorporating Apalutamide and Advanced Imaging Into Salvage Treatment for Patients With Node-Positive Prostate Cancer After Radical Prostatectomy (INNOVATE*) *INtensifying Treatment for NOde Positive Prostate Cancer by VArying the Hormonal ThErapy
Randomized Phase III Trial Incorporating Apalutamide and Advanced Imaging Into Salvage Treatment for Patients With Node-Positive Prostate Cancer After Radical Prostatectomy (INNOVATE*) *INtensifying Treatment for NOde Positive Prostate Cancer by VArying the Hormonal ThErapy
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: May 07, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Drug, Radiation
Study Drugs: Abiraterone acetate, Apalutamide, Hormone therapy, Prednisone
Study Phase: Phase 3
Phase III Randomized Trial of Standard Systemic Therapy (SST) Versus Standard Systemic Therapy Plus Definitive Treatment (Surgery or Radiation) of the Primary Tumor in Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Phase III Randomized Trial of Standard Systemic Therapy (SST) Versus Standard Systemic Therapy Plus Definitive Treatment (Surgery or Radiation) of the Primary Tumor in Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other, Radiation
Study Drugs: Abiraterone, Bicalutamide, Degarelix, Docetaxel, Flutamide, Goserelin acetate, Histrelin acetate, Leuprolide acetate, Nilutamide, Prednisone, Triptorelin
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase III Double Blinded Study of Early Intervention After RADICAl ProstaTEctomy With Androgen Deprivation Therapy With or Without Darolutamide vs. Placebo in Men at Highest Risk of Prostate Cancer Metastasis by Genomic Stratification (ERADICATE)
A Phase III Double Blinded Study of Early Intervention After RADICAl ProstaTEctomy With Androgen Deprivation Therapy With or Without Darolutamide vs. Placebo in Men at Highest Risk of Prostate Cancer Metastasis by Genomic Stratification (ERADICATE)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 18, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drugs: Darolutamide, Goserelin acetate, Leuprolide acetate, Triptorelin
Study Phase: Phase 3
Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice (MATCH)
Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice (MATCH)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 17, 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
An Open-label, Randomized, Phase III Study Comparing 177Lu-PSMA-617 in Combination With Standard of Care, Versus Standard of Care Alone, in Adult Male Patients With Metastatic Hormone Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)
An Open-label, Randomized, Phase III Study Comparing 177Lu-PSMA-617 in Combination With Standard of Care, Versus Standard of Care Alone, in Adult Male Patients With Metastatic Hormone Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 08, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: 177Lu-PSMA-617, Androgen Receptor Directed Therapy, Androgen Deprivation Therapy
Study Phase: Phase 3
BRCAAway: A Randomized Phase II Trial of Abiraterone, Olaparib, or Abiraterone + Olaparib in Patients With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer With DNA Repair Defects
BRCAAway: A Randomized Phase II Trial of Abiraterone, Olaparib, or Abiraterone + Olaparib in Patients With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer With DNA Repair Defects
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 01, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Olaparib, Abiraterone acetate, Prednisone
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase I Trial of Enzalutamide Plus the Glucocorticoid Receptor Antagonist CORT-125134 (Relacorilant) for Patients With Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC)
A Phase I Trial of Enzalutamide Plus the Glucocorticoid Receptor Antagonist CORT-125134 (Relacorilant) for Patients With Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 31, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Enzalutamide, Relacorilant
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Of The Effects Of MPX Capsules On Rising Prostate-Specific Antigen Levels In Alanine/Alanine SOD2 Genotype Men Following Initial Therapy For Prostate Cancer
A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Of The Effects Of MPX Capsules On Rising Prostate-Specific Antigen Levels In Alanine/Alanine SOD2 Genotype Men Following Initial Therapy For Prostate Cancer
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: May 22, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Muscadine Plus
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 1 Study to Evaluate the Safety, Proliferation and Persistence of GEN-011, an Autologous Adoptive Cell Therapy Targeting Neoantigens in Solid Tumors
A Phase 1 Study to Evaluate the Safety, Proliferation and Persistence of GEN-011, an Autologous Adoptive Cell Therapy Targeting Neoantigens in Solid Tumors
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: July 15, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: IL-2, Fludarabine, Cyclophosphamide
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase I/II Trial of Enzalutamide Plus the Glucocorticoid Receptor Antagonist Mifepristone for Patients With Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC)
A Phase I/II Trial of Enzalutamide Plus the Glucocorticoid Receptor Antagonist Mifepristone for Patients With Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 13, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Enzalutamide, Mifepristone
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
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93 Total Publications

NCCN Guidelines® Insights: Prostate Cancer, Version 5.2026.
NCCN Guidelines® Insights: Prostate Cancer, Version 5.2026.
Journal: Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN
Published: May 14, 2026
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