About Ariel Polish, MD

Ariel Polish, MD, an oncologist and hematologist at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive care for patients with cancer and blood disorders. He treats a wide range of malignancies including prostate, colon, lung, kidney and gastrointestinal cancers, as well as leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and other hematologic diseases. Dr. Polish also manages benign blood disorders such as anemia, clotting disorders and thrombocytopenia. He works with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized treatment plans that address each patient’s unique needs.

Overview

  • Gender Male

Conditions treated (50)

  • Prostate cancer
  • Colon cancer
  • Bladder cancer
  • Esophageal cancer
  • Kidney cancer
  • Leukemia
  • Liver cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Testicular cancer
  • Multiple myeloma
  • Lung cancer
  • Thyroid cancer
  • Small cell lung cancer (SCLC)
  • Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
  • Thymoma
  • Thoracic cancer
  • Mesothelioma
  • Urinary tract cancer
  • Transitional cell carcinoma
  • Penis cancer
  • Genitourinary cancer
  • Pancreas cancer
  • Anus cancer
  • Rectum cancer
  • Gallbladder cancer
  • Intestine cancer
  • Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)
  • Carcinoid cancer
  • Neuroendocrine cancer
  • Bile duct disorders
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) cancer
  • Amyloidosis
  • Plasmacytoma
  • Chronic myelogenous leukemia
  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
  • Burkitt's lymphoma
  • Non-hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL)
  • Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL)
  • Lympoproliferative disorder
  • Myelodysplastic disorder (MDS)
  • Myeloproliferative disorder
  • Blood clotting disorder
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Leukopenia
  • Anemia
  • Polycythemia vera (PV)
  • Essential thrombocythemia (ET)
  • Thrombocytosis
  • Malignant hematology
  • Non-cancerous (benign) hematology
Endeavor Health Medical Group
2650 Ridge Ave., Kellogg Cancer Center
Evanston, IL 60201-1718
Endeavor Health Medical Group
2180 Pfingsten Rd., Kellogg Cancer Center
Glenview, IL 60026-1339
Medical School
  • 2006
    Medical Education
    Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine
Residencies
  • 2009
    Internal Medicine
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Fellowships
  • 2013
    Hematology
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Board certifications
  • 2013
    Hematology
    American Board of Internal Medicine
  • 2013
    Medical Oncology
    American Board of Internal Medicine
Reviews (93)
March 21, 2026
Dr Polish is a highly skilled, kind and helpful physician, and we appreciate his support
March 14, 2026
My visit was efficient, on time and significant advance work was evident by Dr Polish
March 10, 2026
Dr was wonderful.. Very caring and compassionate ..spent time with me and listened to me and my questions
March 5, 2026
[…] the Nurse is especially helpful . She does a lot for Dr Polish's patients !
February 25, 2026
Good
February 19, 2026
I'm very satisfied with the service
February 14, 2026
Dr. Polish, […] and all the staff at the Kellogg Center at Glenbrook are amazing. I couldn't have asked for better care.
February 4, 2026
He has kept me alive much longer than expected.
January 30, 2026
Extremely good and professional health care.
January 24, 2026
Dr. Polish listens to all problems and helps you make the best decisions for you to follow.He also explains the results of your tests.
January 23, 2026
I felt very well cared for. Very grateful
January 22, 2026
Excellent professional care and attention on an ongoing basis.
January 21, 2026
Completely satisfied
January 19, 2026
I've worked in healthcare for 25 years and Ariel Polish is one of the most caring, knowledgeable, and focused doctors I've ever met.
January 12, 2026
I have the utmost confidence in Dr Polish and [...].
January 11, 2026
I was treated with respect and kindness.
December 17, 2025
Dr. Polish was extremely caring and knowledgeable about my medical needs.
December 17, 2025
Excellent Service
December 13, 2025
Dr Polish is an excellent doctor who is caring and listens well. I am glad I have him as my oncology physician.
December 5, 2025
It's hard to get a morning appointment for my chronic leukemia But I'm in chemically induced remission to I won't complain too much
December 4, 2025
Dr. Polish does an excellent job at explaining my test results and letting me know what the next steps are. I never feel like he is rushing the appointment.
No rating
December 3, 2025
Dr. Polish is an amazing physician as well as his staff nurses as lead-nurse [...] the take very good care of me. They explain the next-steps so I'm not in the dark about anything. I've never felt so comfortable and yes, I would advise a friend to go to endeavor health.
December 2, 2025
Doctor asked questions and listen to me.
November 27, 2025
The entire staff is always caring, compassionate, and professional. I never worry about the quality of care because it is always top notch!
November 25, 2025
Very caring, considerate staff at all levels. I felt like I was always given the time to get my questions answered so I could feel knowledgeable about what was transpiring.
November 25, 2025
Very pleasant Doctor. It was only for a consultation. He had read up on my surgery before I met him. He answered whatever questions I had.
November 22, 2025
Dr. Polish is a great physician. He is kind, caring, thoughtful and shares his expertise in a very helpful way. He cares greatly about his patients.
November 18, 2025
Kind, good at updating and very responsive.
November 15, 2025
Dr. Polish is so helpful, thorough, and caring. A great doctor!
November 11, 2025
Very good
November 5, 2025
Very good doctor
November 3, 2025
Dr Polish is very exact and I appreciate all he does
October 29, 2025
He is a patient professional.
October 11, 2025
Kind, professional and thorough.
October 7, 2025
He has been excellent throughout the entire journey
October 4, 2025
Wonderful care and medical attention by Dr. Polish. He, and the nursing staff were professional, kind, and completely thorough in administering the prescribed treatment.
October 3, 2025
Dr Polish is very humane and shows great care for me as his patient
No rating
September 28, 2025
Several different care-provider doctors. Among them, Dr Polish was very professional. But our key provider is Dr Krezalek, and we hope the surveillance tests go well do no chemo needed.
September 15, 2025
Dr. Polish is excellent. He's a very caring person.
August 26, 2025
He is very interested in my well being. He has done very well for my well beingq
August 20, 2025
Always engaged
August 10, 2025
Top notch care from Dr. Polish and his team.
July 29, 2025
Caring, efficient and thorough team
July 26, 2025
Everyone in the Kellogg Cancer Center at Glenbrook is wonderful! Dr. Polish is the best!
July 24, 2025
Very caring and good bedside manner
July 16, 2025
I'm so happy to be with endeavor health so helpful and I appreciate that
July 15, 2025
Dr. Polish always explains all treatments clearly and answers any questions or concerns expressed by myself and my husband.
July 8, 2025
They are very professional and they take good care of me.
June 24, 2025
Dr Polish and I had a good back and forth conversation making sure I understood the next step
June 24, 2025
Very thorough nurse/doctor combo.
June 15, 2025
Dr Polish does not explain and in fact told me to stop taking a mdicine I wasn't taking
June 9, 2025
Gave me all the time I needed
June 9, 2025
Dr Polish is very kind, empathetic and smart. He has been so helpful and accommodating of a senior citizen's needs.
May 24, 2025
Dr. Polish is excellent. Always gets back to me quickly.
May 22, 2025
Very knowledgeable and accommodating to my needs
May 19, 2025
Dr Polish made a great first impression with me. He was straightforward with my diagnosis, without a doom and gloom outlook.
May 19, 2025
First time to meet my doctor. He was friendly and knowledgeable and explained further steps.
May 12, 2025
Dr Polish is wonderful, caring, articulate, kind, reassuring and very knowledgeable .
May 11, 2025
Care has been excellent. No complaints.
May 11, 2025
Dr. Polish is a caring and empathetic physician. I appreciate his attention to detail and direct approach.
May 10, 2025
Thanks to Dr. Polish for his knowledge and care. He is great!
May 2, 2025
Good
April 30, 2025
He listens to me and is very thorough.
April 25, 2025
Dr. Polish is an outstanding professional. He is kind and understanding. We are pleased to have him as our doctor.
April 24, 2025
Dr Polish saved my life. I asked him to check out a problem I was having. He did and ordered a scan. I had an infection in my brain and skull. I ended up hospitalized.
April 22, 2025
Both Doctors Polish as well as nurses on duty have always made my visit pleasant. They all provide me with information that I clearly understand.
April 18, 2025
Everything was explained well and my fears of my condition went down immensely.
April 13, 2025
Outstanding Dr Polish
April 12, 2025
Dr. Polish has been one of my doctors for many years now. He has always treated me with respect and cares about my condition and future.
April 12, 2025
Very good professional and caring
April 12, 2025
My care provider-professional, informative and kind Will recommend family and friends to this provider.
No rating
March 21, 2025
Wonder doctor and staff
March 15, 2025
Wonderful staff in the Kellogg Center
March 12, 2025
Visit went well.
March 6, 2025
Always very responsive and accommodating.
No rating
March 6, 2025
Dr Polish is a wonderful doctor and I have been treated very well by all.
February 27, 2025
Dr Polish is an excellent and caring physician Does a great job making you very comfortable
February 26, 2025
Understanding
February 18, 2025
Pleased
February 17, 2025
He was fantastic. Answered all my questions. Very caring.
February 14, 2025
Very professional, very kind
No rating
February 11, 2025
Excellent
February 8, 2025
Great
February 5, 2025
Dr. Polish and his nurse Teresa are outstanding Care Professionals. I've have never had such a duo working with me they are very detailed, knowledgeable and the very best and very considerate human helpful when ones needs it most going through CANCER. Deep down inside I know I am being treated by the BEST.
February 2, 2025
Dr. Polish is excellent. He really cares about his patients. He responds to emails in a very short time.
January 22, 2025
He is a good listener. He answers all my questions. , He has worked hard to find treatments to keep me alive.
January 22, 2025
Outstanding
January 17, 2025
Fantastic team
January 15, 2025
Excellent explained everything
January 12, 2025
Part of a great team.
January 11, 2025
Thank you for keeping me in your care.
January 10, 2025
My team was the best out there to give me the best care. They gave me a extra year to live when I was only supposed to be alive for 3-6 months how awesome is that.
January 9, 2025
I ws very happy with the service I received
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