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Dr. Lydia Usha, MD

Dr. Lydia Usha, MD

Medical Oncology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Lydia Usha, MD is a medical oncologist in Chicago, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from FIRST LENINGRAD I P PAVLOV MEDICAL INSTITUTE in 1982. She is affiliated with medical facilities Rush University Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 5 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

1725 W Harrison St Ste 1010 Chicago, IL 60612

Make an Appointment

(312) 563-2320

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Usha is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center Chicago, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Usha specializes in the area of Medical Oncology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Usha's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Usha

5.0
14 ratings, 13 with a written review
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Lydia Usha is a trusted Doctor!
Lydia Usha is the best! She always answers my questions, she gives me good explanations on best treatments. I trust her and feel every aspect of my MBC Cancer. is being monitored. Her team is excellent, are very helpful and empathetic and respond quickly. If you have breast cancer you will have a long relationship with your oncologist, it is important you trust them. At this point I am grateful and very feel very lucky to be her patient!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Alison Ruttan – Sep 07, 2024
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All good.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 06, 2022
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Doctor one of the best.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 08, 2022
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Dr. Usha is a concerned, caring, professional and compassionate doctor! She's a gift!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 18, 2022
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I have recommended Dr Usha to my family andfriends.
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 24, 2021
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Dr. Usha always take time to answer questions and address my health concerns.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 01, 2021
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I am so lucky to have Dr. Usha as my "team" captain. I like her very much and I trust her implicitly.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 23, 2021
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This was my first visit with Dr. Usha. She was very knowledgeable and patient with my many questions and concerns. She made me feel very comfortable and extremely grateful to have such a kind and compassionate doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 02, 2021
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Dr Usha is always thoughtful and thorough.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 25, 2021
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Focused. ... Knowledgeable. ... Unbiased. ... Lives and promotes a healthy lifestyle. ... Respectful. ... Honest and forthright. ... Humane.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Martha B Lacunza – May 05, 2021
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Dr Usha served as my late sister's oncologist for approximately 3 years. I can say from the bottom of my heart, she is a great woman and excellent oncologist. She actually cared about my sister to the point of becoming angry when my sister would not come and see her as often as she wanted. She loved my sister. She is the greatest oncologist I have encountered. I highly recommend Dr Lydia Usha !!
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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R. Wilkes in Chicago, IL – Jun 26, 2018
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Best physician I have ever interacted with. Thank you, Dr. Usha.
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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Evergreen Park, IL – Aug 10, 2017
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I highly recommand Dr. Usha and her team. They always give there all and go over and beyond there of call of duty. They make you feel very confident and comfortable despite the situation at hand. They are very understanding and also make sure you understand everything about your treatment plan. I couldn't ever ask for a better person to take care of me because of her and molly and there team gave me my life back and that is something I can never repay her for ever in my entire life.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Jberry in centralia, il – Nov 29, 2016
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care philosophy

Cancer research was the reason that brought me to an academic institution - the ability to treat cancer patients and to do cancer research. That's why I'm here.Many people think that oncology could be depressing. I think it's the other way around....read more

  • Medical Oncology

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  • University Of Illinois

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Calif Pacif Mc

    Residency Hospital, 1997

  • Calif Pacif Mc

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • First Leningrad I P Pavlov Medical Institute

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Medical Oncology
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Locations

Practice

Div. of Hematology Oncology and Section of Medical Oncology1725 W Harrison St Ste 1010 Chicago, IL 60612
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Practice

Office1520 W Harrison St Chicago, IL 60607
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Office610 S Maple Ave Ste 540 Oak Park, IL 60304
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Office1725 W Harrison St Ste 809 Chicago, IL 60612
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy
    Chicago, IL 60612
    Recipient of 43
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Rush Oak Park Hospital

    520 S Maple Ave
    Oak Park, IL 60304
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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