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Dr. John Lurain, MD
Medical Oncology*
50+ years of experience
Dr. John Lurain, MD is a medical oncologist in Chicago, IL and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1972. He is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
3.6 Star Rating
Based on 39 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (39 reviews)
Practice
680 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 1000 Chicago, IL 60611Telehealth available
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Hospital Highlight
Dr. Lurain is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Lurain specializes in the areas of Gynecological Oncology & Obstetrics & Gynecology. • See board certifications
- Friendly Staff
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Lurain's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lurain
3.6
39 ratings, 17 with a written review
| 5 star | 64% | 64% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 3% | 3% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 33% | 33% |
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The gentlest and kindest physician I know. He’s saved my life from multiple recurrence of my cancer and after 30 years, I am still going with my life strong and healthy. I’ll never forget him.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Suzanne Moon – Apr 19, 2025
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I was Dr. Lurain’s patient for 12 years. I survived cancer through his care and his wonderful staff. I would highly recommend Doctor Lurain to family and friends. As of January 2020, this amazing Doctor retired and is greatly missed.
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Ruth Rohan – Sep 02, 2020
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The man saved my life. He was so calm and caring. I pray for his health every day. So he can be there for others. He showed up at the er the day I threw a clot. His confidence gave me the confidence I needed to stay the course and beat cancer. His nurse Karen was also a big part of the cure. She was amazing. I truly love them both.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Susan Beacham – Dec 25, 2019
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Dr. John Lurain saved my life. Excellent doctor and surgeon. He always give me is undivided attention. Highly recommended
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Rosemary – Dec 23, 2019
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Dr. Lurain has a lifetime of valuable experience and is probably the most highly regarded gynecologic oncologist in chicagoland. He helped me thru my uterine cancer and follow up appointments and never hesitates to listen to my fears and answer questions!
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
3 others found this helpful
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May 18, 2018
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My wife was recommended to him for advice. After hundred dollars he gave us no insight to her cancer that we had not known and was flippant regarding her treatment. He showed zero interest in our dilemma and no compassion. All this was bad enough but he also insisted on a rectal exam for my wife! No explanation as to why it was necessary and gave us no feedback. Gave us more opinion regarding Cubs playoffs than her cancer. Really weird. I honestly don't think he gave 5 minutes thought to us.
What went well
- Office environment
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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May 14, 2018
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He has been so very caring on this journey. The compassion the sincerity and the honesty has all been on point. With him and the entire staff.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 11, 2018
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Dr. Lurain is great! He is knowledgeable & cares so much that he takes the time to explain everything & anwer questions. The entire staff here is awesome. No problems with appointments or waiting. I always have a great experience here. I’ve been a patient for some time now & able to survive this battle because of him.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 05, 2018
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He is the most compassionate Dr with a great sense of humor, but what I love most is that he is realistic.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 05, 2018
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Dr Lurain is the BEST!! Lots of experience & a great surgeon.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 04, 2018
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This is the worst doctor I have ever encountered. He becomes annoyed and sarcastic if you ask too many questions, or if you want to seek a second opinion. He is rude, uncaring, and disrespectful. Do NOT go to this doctor - you can do much better just about anywhere else you go.
What went well
- Office environment
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 others found this helpful
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Lansing, IL – Mar 03, 2017
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This man is a very cruel man. He hardly ever saw my mother and put her on treatments that went against my mother's previous doctors advice. One day he tells my mother she only has about a 2 or 3 weeks left. He showed no compassion and dumped my mother. When my brother started questioning him he started yelling at him while my mother cried. We decided to go to the mayo clinic and she lived another 8 months. They said they could have saved her if she were brought to them first based on her record.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Chicago, IL – Dec 31, 2016
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I don't doubt that doctor Lurain gave my mother good medical advice, but he was impatient, inaccessible, and too busy to be bothered with her as she neared the end of treatment and began the path toward hospice. I was appalled by his repeatedly dismissive attitude towards her, but she was too overwhelmed to change doctors. She reached the end of her care hospitalized and referred to hospice without so much as a visit or phone call. Dr. Lurain made a difficult week for our family so much worse.
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
6 others found this helpful
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Aimee F in Chicago, IL – Nov 30, 2016
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Everything about my experience with Dr. Lurain, his staff, and Northwestern was excellent...From my initial visit, as well as pre-op, surgery, and follow up.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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MG in Western Springs, IL – Sep 30, 2016
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I have been a nurse for 40 years and rarely have I seen a physician treat someone the way he treated me. He brought several residents in the exam room and told me I was discriminating when I told him I preferred not to have men present during my pelvic exam. He embarrassed and humiliated me even after I told him I had a history of sexual abuse. My chart clearly states I have PTSD. He had no compassion what so ever.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 others found this helpful
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Peggy in Skokie, IL – Sep 27, 2016
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I just love Dr Lurain! He is very knowledgable in his field! I had a radical hysterectomy and BSO for Cervical Cancer 6 years ago and still cancer free!! I owe my life to him!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lisa Havens in Belvidere IL – May 19, 2016
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I've been seeing Dr. Lurain since 2008 when he performed my surgery for endometrial stromal sarcoma. He is the best doctor I've ever had. He is kind and has a good sense of humor. I researched him before selecting him and he is the most experienced and knowledgable specialist in this area. I trust and respect him. When I see him annually, I feel that he is really paying attention to changes in my health and feel comfort in his assessment. Please don't retire, Dr. Lurain!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Kathy in Tampa, FL – Apr 23, 2016
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``Better people means better experiences. Our care team is committed to delivering results that change lives.``Medical Oncology
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Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Fellowship Hospital, 1979Magee-womens Hospital Of Upmc
Residency Hospital, 1975University Of North Carolina School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology®
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Gynecological Oncology
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Office333 E Superior St Ste 420 Chicago, IL 60611
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 29
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
82%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family17% higher than the national average
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