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Blase Polite, MD, Oncology, Chicago, IL

Blase Nicholas Polite MD


Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine

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  • 5841 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637

  • Phone+1 888-824-0200

  • Fax+1 773-834-3834

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Education & Training

  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2003 - 2006
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2003
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 2000
  • Goucher College
    Goucher CollegeNon Degree, 1995 - 1996
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoM.P.P., 1990 - 1992
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoA.B., Public Policy Studies, With General Honors, 1987 - 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2002 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2023 - 2025

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Clinician Award University of Chicago, 2015
  • Hematology Oncology Fellow Teaching Award University of Chicago, 2014
  • Nominated Candidate for ASCO Board of Directors 2014-2015
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Charting the Future of Cancer Health Disparities Research: A Position Statement From the American Association for Cancer Research, the American Cancer Society, the Ame...  
    Polite BN, Adams-Campbell LL, Brawley OW, Bickell N, Carethers JM, Flowers CR, Foti M, Gomez SL, Griggs JJ, Lathan CS, Li CI, Lichtenfeld JL, McCaskill-Stevens W, Pask..., J Clin Oncol, 1/24/2017
  • Charting the Future of Cancer Health Disparities Research: A Position Statement From the American Association for Cancer Research, the American Cancer Society, the Ame...  
    Polite BN, Adams-Campbell LL, Brawley OW, Bickell N, Carethers JM, Flowers CR, Foti M, Gomez SL, Griggs JJ, Lathan CS, Li CI, Lichtenfeld JL, McCaskill-Stevens W, Pask..., CA Cancer J Clin, 1/24/2017
  • Charting the Future of Cancer Health Disparities Research: A Position Statement From the American Association for Cancer Research, the American Cancer Society, the Ame...  
    Polite BN, Adams-Campbell LL, Brawley OW, Bickell N, Carethers JM, Flowers CR, Foti M, Gomez SL, Griggs JJ, Lathan CS, Li CI, Lichtenfeld JL, McCaskill-Stevens W, Pask..., Cancer Res, 1/24/2017
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Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • Challenges to Access in the United States 
    ASCO Annual Meeting 2019 - Chicago, IL - 6/1/2019
  • What to Expect From Washington, DC in 2018-2019 
    2018 ASCO Annual Meeting - Chicago, Illinois - 06/2/2018
  • The OCM Journey: One Practice's Experience-Warts and All. 
    Orlando, FL - 1/1/2017
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