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Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD

(Sonali Smith)

(859 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1994)

Professional interests include: cancer, lymphoma

5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

1-888-824-0200

Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD is an oncologist in Chicago, IL specializing in adult oncology and adult hematology. She graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine, UChicago Medicine and UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.

Office Locations

355 E. Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

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The University of Chicago Medicine

5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

1-888-824-0200

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5841 S Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Even for patients who aren't terminal, the coronavirus pandemic is bringing up end-of-life issues, said Dr. Sonali Smith, interim chief of hematology/oncology at University of Chicago Medicine.”—"Cancer patients weigh treatment risks amid coronavirus: 'This isn't a time to be experimental'", Oregonlive , October 2024

“A special thanks to Dr. Sonali Smith, Nurse Bianca and their entire medical team at the University of Chicago as well as the ICU doctors and nurses at Edward Hospital for their loving and...”—"Richard Favoriti Obituary - Naperville, IL", Chicago Tribune, March 2023

“The keynote speaker of the 2022 WLO annual reception was Sonali M. Smith, MD, section chief of hematology/oncology at the University of Chicago Medicine.”—"Women Leaders in Oncology(r) Presents Dr Susan Scott the 2022 WLO "Women Who Conquer Cancer" Young Investigator Award", Associated Press News, June 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	338

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	256

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD treated as an oncologist in Chicago, IL during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	343
hospital care	175
inpatient care	175

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	11
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD treated as an oncologist in Chicago, IL during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	295
hospital care	156
inpatient care	156

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD treated as an oncologist in Chicago, IL during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	327
hospital care	205
inpatient care	205

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD treated as an oncologist in Chicago, IL during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	392
hospital care	168
inpatient care	168

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	15
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD treated as an oncologist in Chicago, IL during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	336
hospital care	233
inpatient care	233

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	17
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD treated as an oncologist in Chicago, IL during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	278
hospital care	249
inpatient care	249

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	18
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD treated as an oncologist in Chicago, IL during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	292
hospital care	187
inpatient care	187

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD in 2020

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	20
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD treated as an oncologist in Chicago, IL during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	260
hospital care	115
inpatient care	115

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	18
Dementia	18
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD treated as an oncologist in Chicago, IL during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	276
hospital care	85
inpatient care	85

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD treated as an oncologist in Chicago, IL were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	308
hospital care	174
inpatient care	174

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	29
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	122
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	45
85 and over	3
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	93

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	15
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1994. She completed residency at Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Medical Oncology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1994)

Residency: Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Medical Oncology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Chicago Medicine

UChicago Medicine

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Medicare Advantage, Aetna POS, Medicare, Humana, PHCS PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United W500 Emergent Wrap, Aetna Better Health *see insurance page, United Options (PPO), CountyCare *see insurance page, BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only), United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only), University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP), United Choice HMO (specialists only), BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only), Aetna HMO (specialists only) and United Choice Plus POS/PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Aetna PPO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

Medicare Advantage

Aetna POS

Medicare

Humana

PHCS PPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

United W500 Emergent Wrap

Aetna Better Health *see insurance page

United Options (PPO)

CountyCare *see insurance page

BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)

United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)

University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)

United Choice HMO (specialists only)

BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)

Aetna HMO (specialists only)

United Choice Plus POS/PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 859 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Celgene Corporation	$18,406 Revlimid $8,525	Rituxan $2,320	Istodax $500	$7,061
AbbVie, Inc.	$12,431 Venclexta $1,316	Lupron $148	$10,966
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$11,433 Zydelig $8,583	$2,850
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company	$9,864 IMBRUVICA $9,864
Genentech, Inc.	$9,642 Gazyva $4,656	Venclexta $36	$4,950
Other	$68,782 IMBRUVICA $11,586	SGN35 $8,236	Zydelig $7,256	NON BRAND $6,616	Gazyva $4,841	Other $30,246

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$100,239
Honoraria	$10,488
Travel and Lodging	$10,358
Food and Beverage	$3,983
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$3,750
Other	$1,739

Research Payments

Dr. Sonali M. Smith, MD has received 185 research payments totaling $1,991,294.

Biography

Dr. Sonali Smith specializes in adult hematology and adult oncology and practices in Chicago, IL. Dr. Smith (or staff) speaks the following languages: Spanish and Gujarati. She has a special interest in lymphoma. She is professionally affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine. Before performing her residency at a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University, Dr. Smith attended Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. The average patient rating for Dr. Smith is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Smith is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Aetna, and CIGNA Plans.