Affiliated Oncologists Named the #1 Physician Practice in Illinois for Cancer Care by Castle Connolly

February 9, 2026

CHICAGO RIDGE, IL (February 2, 2026) – Affiliated Oncologists is proud to announce that it has been recognized as the #1 Physician Practice in Illinois for Cancer Care in the 2026 Castle Connolly Cancer Care Accolades. This prestigious ranking highlights the practice’s leadership in delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered oncology care across the Chicagoland region.

Affiliated Oncologists is proud to announce that it has been recognized as the #1 Physician Practice in Illinois for Cancer Care in the 2026 Castle Connolly Cancer Care Accolades. This prestigious ranking highlights the practice’s leadership in delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered oncology care across the Chicagoland region.

Castle Connolly’s annual Cancer Care Accolades identify top‑performing physician practices, hospitals, and health systems across the United States based on the number of Castle Connolly Top Doctors and the depth of clinical expertise within each organization. In the 2026 state‑level rankings for Illinois, Affiliated Oncologists earned the top position among all cancer physician practices. [castleconnolly.com]

This achievement reflects the dedication of Affiliated Oncologists’ multidisciplinary team, whose commitment to excellence in medical oncology, radiation oncology, hematology, and supportive care ensures that patients receive advanced, compassionate treatment close to home.

“We are honored to be recognized as Illinois’ top cancer physician practice,” said the leadership team at Affiliated Oncologists. “This accolade is a testament to the exceptional work of our physicians, nurses, clinical staff, and support teams who put patients first every day. It reinforces our mission to provide world‑class cancer care within our community.”

Affiliated Oncologists continues to expand access to cutting‑edge therapies, clinical trials, advanced technologies, and comprehensive supportive care services. This recognition further strengthens its role as a leader in community‑based cancer care and a trusted partner for patients and families across the Southwest suburbs of Chicago.

The full Castle Connolly Accolades for Cancer Care can be viewed at:
https://www.castleconnolly.com... [castleconnolly.com]

About Affiliated Oncologists

For over 50 years, we have been at the leading-edge of cancer care. When you are a patient at Affiliated Oncologists, you can expect innovative cancer care tailored to you using the latest treatments and technologies available, including clinical trials. Our cancer centers specialize in medical oncology, hematology, gynecologic oncology, radiation oncology and bone marrow transplants.

Affiliated Oncologists is rooted in the community and available in the South Chicago suburbs. We are available to provide care, resources and support for you and your family close to home.

Affiliated Oncologists is a practice in The US Oncology Network (The Network). This collaboration unites the practice with more than 2,600 independent providers dedicated to delivering value-based, integrated care to patients — close to home. Through The Network, independent doctors come together to form a community of shared expertise and resources dedicated to advancing local cancer care and to delivering better patient outcomes. The Network is supported by McKesson Corporation, whose coordinated resources and infrastructure allow doctors in The Network to focus on the health of their patients, while McKesson focuses on the health of their practices.