Steven Chmura MD PhD
Breast Cancer, Central Nervous System Cancer
Associate Professor of Radiation and Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago Medicine
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5841 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637
Phone+1 888-824-0200
Fax+1 773-834-7168
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Summary
- Dr. Steven Chmura is a radiation oncologist based in Chicago, IL, with subspecialties in breast cancer and central nervous system cancer. Dr. Chmura completed an internship in internal medicine and a residency in radiation oncology, finishing at the University of Chicago/University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. Since 1999, Dr. Chmura has served as an Associate Professor at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Chmura's experience includes breast cancer, lung cancer, stereotactic and functional surgery, and stereotactic radiosurgery. Some of Dr. Chmura's recent publications are in journals such as The Journal of Experimental Medicine and Cancer Research Communications. Dr. Chmura has led several clinical trials, notably on stereotactic radiosurgery and radiation therapy treatments for various cancers. Recognitions received by Dr. Chmura include CMS Meaningful Use Certifications and a Regional Top Doctor award from Castle Connolly.
Education & Training
University of Chicago/University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Radiation Oncology, 2000 - 2004
Louis A Weiss Memorial HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 1999 - 2000
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 1999
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 2004 - 2029
IN State Medical License 2024 - 2027
American Board of Radiology Radiation Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
Clinical Trials
- 131-I-TM-601 Study in Adults With Solid Tumors Start of enrollment: 2006 Aug 01
- A Study of 131I-TM601 in Adults With Recurrent Malignant Glioma Start of enrollment: 2008 Aug 01
- Dose Escalation of Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy in Patients With Metastatic Cancer Start of enrollment: 2005 Jan 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Impact of Radionecrosis and Local Recurrence on Overall Survival After Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Metastases.Jim X Leng, Muzamil Arshad, David J Carpenter, Jamiluddin Qazi, Christina Huang
Advances in Radiation Oncology. 2026-11-01 - Evolving Treatment Paradigms in Hormone Receptor-Positive, Human Epidermal Growth Factor 2-Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer.Sara Soliman, Ryan Zitter, Stephanie Walker, Steven Chmura, Alexandru Eniu
American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book. American Society of Clinical Oncology. Annual Meeting. 2026-06-01 - Radiotherapy induces YTHDF2 in dendritic cells impairing cross-presentation and T cell function.Dapeng Chen, Liangliang Wang, Chuangyu Wen, Andras Piffko, Jason Bugno
The Journal of Experimental Medicine. 2026-01-05
Journal Articles
- Structured Radiation Oncology Clerkship Curricula: Evaluating the Effect on Residency Applicant Knowledge of Radiation OncologyGregory Kauffmann, Steven J Chmura, Journal of the American College of Radiology
- Classification for Long-Term Survival in Oligometastatic Patients Treated with Ablative Radiotherapy: A Multi-Institutional Pooled AnalysisJulian C Hong, A William Blackstock, Joseph K Salama, Paul Okunieff, Michael T Milano, James J Urbanic, Ralph R Weichselbaum, Johnny Kao, Max W Sung, Steven J Chmura, PLoS One
Lectures
- NRG-BR002: A phase IIR/III trial of standard of care therapy with or without stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) and/or surgical ablation for newly oligometastatic b...2019 ASCO Annual Meeting - 6/1/2019
- Chicago Breast Reconstruction SymposiumUniversity of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois - 9/20/2013
Other
- Treatment of locally recurrent head and neck cancerChmura SJ, Haraf DJ, Milano MT
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/treatment-of-locally-recurrent-head-and-neck-cancer
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2012-08-29
Authored Content
- Structured Radiation Oncology Clerkship Curricula: Evaluating the Effect on Residency Applicant Knowledge of Radiation OncologyJuly 2018
Press Mentions
UChicago Medicine Highlights Research, Leadership, Clinical Advances at ASCO 2026June 11th, 2026- Study Reveals Surprising Side Effects of High-Dose Radiation TherapyMay 14th, 2025
- The AACR Annual Meeting Is Virtual for a Second Consecutive YearApril 26th, 2021
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