Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD

(Leonidas C. Platanias, MD)

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology and General Practice

University of Patras School of Health Sciences (1983)

Professional interests include: biochemistry

675 N St Clair Street Galter Pavilion, Ste 21-100
Chicago, IL 60611

(312) 695-0990

Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD is a medical oncologist in Chicago, IL specializing in medical oncology and general practice. He graduated from University of Patras School of Health Sciences in 1983 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Robert H Lurie Cancer Center.

Office Locations

Address:

675 N St Clair Street Galter Pavilion, Ste 21-100
Chicago, IL 60611

Address:

303 E Superior Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center Room 3-125
Chicago, IL 60611

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Meanwhile, Dr Leonidas Platanias who leads the Lurie Cancer Center of Northwestern University said: 'Beyond vaccines, banning all mRNA technology in the state of Idaho, also means essentially...”—"Idaho lawmakers debut bill to CRIMINALIZE mRNA tech across the state", Daily Mail Online, February 2023

“People ages 60 and older are more likely to develop non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, said Dr. Leonidas Platanias, director of the Lurie Cancer Center at Northwestern Medicine, and the earlier it is...”—"Jane Fonda Says She Has Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (Published 2022)", New York Times, September 2022

“For many types, "The treatment is excellent," said Dr. Leonidas Platanias, director of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern University.”—"What to Know About Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (Published 2022)", New York Times, September 2022

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	11
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2014

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in Chicago, IL were hospital care and inpatient care.

hospital care	30
inpatient care	30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2014

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD.

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

Education & Training

Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD graduated from University of Patras School of Health Sciences in 1983. He completed residency at Resident: Hellenic Anticancer Institute, Radiation Oncology. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Patras School of Health Sciences (1983)

Residency: Resident: Hellenic Anticancer Institute, Radiation Oncology (1984)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Robert H Lurie Cancer Center

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$655 $655
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$146 $146
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$86 NON-PRODUCT $86

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$655
Food and Beverage	$89
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$88
Travel and Lodging	$55

Biography

Dr. Leonidas Platanias' specialties are general practice and medical oncology. He practices in Chicago, IL. His clinical interests encompass biochemistry. Dr. Platanias graduated from the University of Patras School of Health Sciences. He trained at a hospital affiliated with SUNY Downstate Medical Center for his residency. Dr. Platanias's professional affiliations include Northwestern Medicine and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He is not accepting new patients at this time according to Yext.