Expertise in
24
conditions

Dr. William T. Leslie

Oncology
Rush University Medical Center
1725 W Harrison St Ste 1010, 
Chicago, IL 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
24
conditions
Rush University Medical Center
1725 W Harrison St Ste 1010, 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

William Leslie is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Leslie is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Pancreatic Cancer.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Leslie is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Hospital Affiliations

Rush Oak Park Hospital
Rush University Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Walgreens
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Locations

Rush University Medical Center
1725 W Harrison St Ste 1010, Chicago, IL 60612

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.

2 Clinical Trials

Colorectal Cancer Metastatic dMMR/MSI-H Immuno-Therapy (COMMIT) Study: A Randomized Phase III Study of mFOLFOX6/Bevacizumab/Atezolizumab Combination Versus Single Agent Atezolizumab in the First-Line Treatment of Patients With Deficient DNA Mismatch Repair (dMMR)/Microsatellite Instability-High (MSI-H) Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer Metastatic dMMR/MSI-H Immuno-Therapy (COMMIT) Study: A Randomized Phase III Study of mFOLFOX6/Bevacizumab/Atezolizumab Combination Versus Single Agent Atezolizumab in the First-Line Treatment of Patients With Deficient DNA Mismatch Repair (dMMR)/Microsatellite Instability-High (MSI-H) Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 08, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 1b (Open-Label) / Phase 2 (Randomized, Double-Blinded) Study Evaluating Nab-Paclitaxel and Gemcitabine With or Without Olaratumab in the Treatment of First-Line Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
A Phase 1b (Open-Label) / Phase 2 (Randomized, Double-Blinded) Study Evaluating Nab-Paclitaxel and Gemcitabine With or Without Olaratumab in the Treatment of First-Line Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 28, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Olaratumab, Nab-paclitaxel, Gemcitabine
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
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11 Total Publications

A Patient with Metastatic Microsatellite Instability-High Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma with a Prolonged Response to Single-Agent Pembrolizumab.
A Patient with Metastatic Microsatellite Instability-High Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma with a Prolonged Response to Single-Agent Pembrolizumab.
Journal: Case reports in oncology
Published: August 02, 2021
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1725 W Harrison St Ste 1010, 
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312-563-2320
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Is Dr. William T. Leslie a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William T. Leslie is classified as an Distinguished expert for Colorectal Cancer, 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. William T. Leslie specialize in?

While Dr. William T. Leslie is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. William T. Leslie participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. William T. Leslie has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. William T. Leslie's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. William T. Leslie accept my insurance?

Dr. William T. Leslie accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-563-7988 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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