Expertise in
15
conditions

Dr. Walter M. Stadler

Oncology
City Of Hope Chicago
160 E Illinois St, 
Chicago, IL 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 2 Trials
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
15
conditions
City Of Hope Chicago
160 E Illinois St, 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

Walter Stadler is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Stadler is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Orchiectomy, and Nephrectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 151 peer reviewed articles and participating in 17 clinical trials. Dr. Stadler is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Hospital Affiliations

Midwestern Region Med Center, Inc
The University Of Chicago Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
German

Gender

Male

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Locations

City of Hope Chicago
160 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611
Other Locations
City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago
2520 Elisha Ave, Zion, IL 60099

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.

17 Clinical Trials

A Phase II Study of Ipilimumab, Cabozantinib, and Nivolumab in Rare Genitourinary Cancers (ICONIC)
A Phase II Study of Ipilimumab, Cabozantinib, and Nivolumab in Rare Genitourinary Cancers (ICONIC)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 08, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Cabozantinib, Ipilimumab, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
Phase III Trial of Immunotherapy-Based Combination Therapy With or Without Cytoreductive Nephrectomy for Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (PROBE Trial)
Phase III Trial of Immunotherapy-Based Combination Therapy With or Without Cytoreductive Nephrectomy for Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (PROBE Trial)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 09, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure
Study Phase: Phase 3
PD-Inhibitor (Nivolumab) and Ipilimumab Followed by Nivolumab Vs. VEGF TKI Cabozantinib With Nivolumab: A Phase III Trial in Metastatic Untreated REnal Cell CancEr [PDIGREE]
PD-Inhibitor (Nivolumab) and Ipilimumab Followed by Nivolumab Vs. VEGF TKI Cabozantinib With Nivolumab: A Phase III Trial in Metastatic Untreated REnal Cell CancEr [PDIGREE]
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 31, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Cabozantinib, Ipilimumab, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3 RandOmized Study Comparing PERioperative Nivolumab vs. Observation in Patients With Renal Cell Carcinoma Undergoing Nephrectomy (PROSPER RCC)
A Phase 3 RandOmized Study Comparing PERioperative Nivolumab vs. Observation in Patients With Renal Cell Carcinoma Undergoing Nephrectomy (PROSPER RCC)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Biological, Procedure
Study Drug: Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
Phase II Study of Optimized Management of NIVOlumab Based on REsponse in Patients With Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma (OMNIVORE Study)
Phase II Study of Optimized Management of NIVOlumab Based on REsponse in Patients With Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma (OMNIVORE Study)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 12, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Ipilimumab, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
Randomized Phase II Trial of Paclitaxel, Ifosfamide and Cisplatin (TIP) Versus Bleomycin, Etoposide and Cisplatin (BEP) for Patients With Previously Untreated Intermediate- and Poor-Risk Germ Cell Tumors
Randomized Phase II Trial of Paclitaxel, Ifosfamide and Cisplatin (TIP) Versus Bleomycin, Etoposide and Cisplatin (BEP) for Patients With Previously Untreated Intermediate- and Poor-Risk Germ Cell Tumors
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 06, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase II Randomized Trial of Radium-223 Dichloride and Cabozantinib in Patients With Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma With Bone Metastasis (RadiCal)
A Phase II Randomized Trial of Radium-223 Dichloride and Cabozantinib in Patients With Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma With Bone Metastasis (RadiCal)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 31, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other, Radiation
Study Drug: Cabozantinib S-malate
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 2 Study of AZD1775 in SETD2-Deficient Advanced Solid Tumor Malignancies
A Phase 2 Study of AZD1775 in SETD2-Deficient Advanced Solid Tumor Malignancies
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 31, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Adavosertib
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase III Trial Comparing Conventional-Dose Chemotherapy Using Paclitaxel, Ifosfamide, and Cisplatin (TIP) With High-Dose Chemotherapy Using Mobilizing Paclitaxel Plus Ifosfamide Followed by High-Dose Carboplatin and Etoposide (TI-CE) as First Salvage Treatment in Relapsed or Refractory Germ Cell Tumors
A Randomized Phase III Trial Comparing Conventional-Dose Chemotherapy Using Paclitaxel, Ifosfamide, and Cisplatin (TIP) With High-Dose Chemotherapy Using Mobilizing Paclitaxel Plus Ifosfamide Followed by High-Dose Carboplatin and Etoposide (TI-CE) as First Salvage Treatment in Relapsed or Refractory Germ Cell Tumors
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 16, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure
Study Drugs: Paclitaxel, Ifosfamide, Cisplatin, Pegylated G-CSF, G-CSF, Carboplatin, Etoposide Phosphate
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Feasibility Study of Orchiectomy in Patients With Prostate Cancer on Chronic LHRH Agonist or Antagonist Therapy
A Feasibility Study of Orchiectomy in Patients With Prostate Cancer on Chronic LHRH Agonist or Antagonist Therapy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 27, 2026
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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150 Total Publications

Long-term follow-up from the OMNIVORE trial: response-adaptive nivolumab and ipilimumab in advanced renal cell carcinoma.
Long-term follow-up from the OMNIVORE trial: response-adaptive nivolumab and ipilimumab in advanced renal cell carcinoma.
Journal: Journal for immunotherapy of cancer
Published: June 22, 2026
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What conditions does Dr. Walter M. Stadler specialize in?

While Dr. Walter M. Stadler is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

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Yes. Dr. Walter M. Stadler has published 150 articles and abstracts on conditions like Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). You can view a list of Dr. Walter M. Stadler'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. Walter M. Stadler accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 847-342-6910 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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