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Dr. James Alfred Wallace, MD

Geriatric Medicine, Oncology
23 years of experience
Uchicago Medical Group Oncology 6701 159th St Ste 1, Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 444-2226

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. James Wallace is a skilled oncologist with specialty training in geriatrics. He has particular expertise in the treatment of older cancer patients. Dr. Wallace specializes in the assessment of the oldest old (age 85 and up) and frail older patients (age 65 and up with medical problems) who seek help in learning how to manage cancer. He also advises other physicians, helping them choose the best treatment options for older patients who have cancer. Communication is one of Dr. Wallace's top patient care priorities. He believes effective communication is essential in any successful doctor-patient relationship. He is also a teacher with a national leadership conference (Oncotalk Teach) for physician instructors who teach communication skills to junior physicians. Dr. Wallace is an active researcher. He serves as co-director of the Specialized Oncologic Care and Research of the Elderly (SOCARE) clinic at the University of Chicago-a program dedicated to understanding how frailty, cognitive deficits and advanced age affects cancer treatment. Weekly, this clinic sees a diverse population of older patients, offering individual consultation and answering their questions about effectively managing cancer. Additionally, the SOCARE clinic conducts research studies designed to improve the care of the elderly cancer patients. To schedule an appointment with a physician or for more information about our services, call Ingalls Care Connection 24/7 at 708.915.CARE (2273) or book online. Physicians on the Ingalls Medical Staff are "Independent Practitioners" and are not employees or agents of the hospital.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont - 2002

Languages Spoken

Russian
Spanish
English

Location & Hours

Uchicago Medical Group Oncology
6701 159th St Ste 1, Tinley Park, IL 60477
Mon:9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue:9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed:9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu:9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri:9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Geriatric Medicine
Oncology

Conditions Addressed

Sickle-Cell Disease
Multiple Myeloma
Breast Neoplasm, Malignant
Hemolytic Anemia
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Leukemia
Anemia
Malignant Neoplasm of Female Breast

Procedures Performed

Chemotherapy
Blood transfusion
Chemotherapy

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Cigna-HealthSpring
Zing Health
CHAMPVA
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
Humana
Blue Choice Health Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Amita Health
Molina Healthcare
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance
Cigna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Wellcare
Meridian Health Plan

Cancer 35
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 35
Orthopedics 65
Neurology & Neurosurgery 48
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 61
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 65
Diabetes & Endocrinology 32
Children's Hospital 13
Urology 69
Psychiatry 64
Geriatrics 69
Rehabilitation 37
Obsterics & Gynecology 15
Ophthalmology 3
Ear, Nose & Throat 5
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 6
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 30