Philip C. Hoffman, MD

Professor of Medicine

Dr. Philip Hoffman is an expert in cancers of the lung, breast, and esophagus. He sees patients with all stages of these cancers. He also has an interest in hematologic disorders, such as anemia and thrombocytopenia (low platelets).

The author of more than 80 medical journal articles, Dr. Hoffman's research interests include small cell and non-small cell lung cancer and breast cancer. He is also the author of book chapters ranging from cancer emergencies to breast cancer.

In addition to serving on several University and national committees, Dr. Hoffman is a reviewer for several medical journals, including the Journal of Clinical Oncology, the Lancet and JAMA.

Practice Locations

Center for Advanced Medicine
5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

Year Started Practice

1980

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine
Hematology
Medical Oncology

Medical School

Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Internship and Residency

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Fellowship

University of Chicago Medical Center

Memberships

American College of Physicians
American Society of Clinical Oncology
American Society of Hematology

Language Spoken

English

Email

phoffman@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu

Office Phone

(773) 702-6149

Office Fax

(773) 702-0963

Office Postal Address

Philip C. Hoffman, MD
University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 2115
Chicago, IL 60637

Clinical Interests

• Lung cancer
• Breast cancer
• Esophageal cancer
• Anemia
• Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)

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Learn More About Dr. Hoffman

View a video of Dr. Hoffman's presentation of "Systemic Therapy of Lung Cancer."

Selected Publications

View a partial list of Dr. Hoffman's publications through the National Library of Medicine's PubMed online database.