William Small

William Small, MD

Radiation Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology

Provider Groups

  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact

888-584-7888
Accepting New Patients
Provider Groups
  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact
888-584-7888

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Radiation Oncology

Clinical Interests

Conditions Treated

  • gastrointestinal (gi) cancer
  • anal cancer
  • brachytherapy
  • cervical cancer
  • esophageal cancer
  • rectal cancer
  • high dose rate brachytherapy
  • uterine cancer
  • intraoperative radiation therapy
  • pancreas cancer
  • Vaginal Cancer
  • cervical and endometrial cancers
  • endometrial cancer
  • hyperthermia
  • invasive breast cancer
  • malignant neoplasm of pancreatic duct
  • proton beam therapy
  • radiation toxicity
  • Breast Cancer
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Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Loyola University Medical Center

2160 S First Ave
Maywood, IL 60153

View hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Loyola University Medical Center

About

William Small Jr., MD, FACRO, FACR, FASTRO, is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago, and Director of the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center. He attended Northwestern University Medical School, where he also completed his Residency. He has been an active researcher, teacher and clinician for over 25 years and has an international reputation in gynecological, gastrointestinal and breast cancers. He is a fellow of the American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO), the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). He is the former President of The Council of Regional Radiation Oncology Societies (CARROS) and is a past-chair and current Executive Committee member of The Gynecological Cancer Intergroup (GCIG). He is the former Co-Chair of the NRG Oncology Gynecological working committee and a former member of the NCI Gynecological Steering Committee. He currently serves as the Chair of the ACR Commission on Radiation Oncology, Chair of the ASTRO Education Committee, and Chair of the American Radium Society Appropriate Use Criteria Steering Committee. He is also the ASTRO representative to the American Joint Committee on Cancer and serves on the ACR Board of Chancellors. Dr. Small is the author of over 275 publications, 37 invited book chapters, and 7 books.

Academic Title

Professor

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (1990)

Internship:
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (1991)

Residency:
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (1994)

Board Certifications

Radiation Oncology, Radiation Oncology, American Board of Radiology Subspecialty (1995)

Provider Groups

Loyola Medicine Physician

Loyola Physician Partners

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(58 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

14 Reviews

10/28/2025

Dr Small is a very caring and professional individual. Listens to questions asked and responds prositively

09/23/2025

He is kind and thoughtful. He remembers things from your last visit and talks or jokes if appropriate

09/16/2025

Highly recommend

08/04/2025

I feel confident in the care that I am receiving from Dr Small and his team. It is rare to find a doctor who is an excellent clinician and a caring human being.

07/08/2025

From my initial treatment and all ongoing, Dr. Small is caring and thorough. I trust him completely.

07/08/2025

I have been a patient in many Chicagoland hospitals over the last 50 years. Dr. Small is one of the best doctors I have had the pleasure of knowing.

07/07/2025

Dr Small is a wonderful and friendly person. I had no bad experience with him and he made me feel comfortable

06/24/2025

Very friendly doctor

06/03/2025

I never feel rushed with Dr. Small. He is a good listener and also good at eliciting questions.

05/27/2025

Dr. Small is very knowledgeable , caring, and kind. He is an excellent doctor.

05/20/2025

He is compassionate, a great listener and very clear in explaining

05/19/2025

Excelentes personas, muy humanas

04/21/2025

Dr. Small is always very kind and helpful

04/07/2025

Dr. Small does a great job. He is the best.
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