MacVicar, M.D., Gary - Illinois CancerCare

Locations

Peoria

Board Certifications

Hematology/Medical Oncology, Internal Medicine

Staff Education

I attended the University of Chicago, both for my undergraduate and medical school education. Subsequently I completed a residency in internal medicine followed by a fellowship in hematology/oncology, both at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

Work History

I was an assistant professor at Northwestern University from 2005 to 2013 where I was involved in the clinical investigation of genitourinary malignancies. I have been involved in clinical trial cooperative groups, including ECOG and the Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials Consortium, and I have served on the NCCN Prostate Cancer Guidelines Panel and the NCI Prostate Cancer Task Force.

Hobbies / Interests

Running, biking, backpacking, river rafting, reading

Why did you choose your field?

Oncology is both challenging and rewarding. Advances in our understanding of cancer and development of new drugs are occurring more rapidly, requiring oncologists to continually educate themselves. Additionally, the expansion of treatment options is exciting for patients and physicians alike, and I enjoy caring for patients, many with complex diagnoses, during a very stressful time.

Why did you choose Illinois CancerCare?

I grew up outside of Chicago, and I completed my training in Illinois and Michigan. The Midwest is home to me. Further, I was impressed with the commitment Illinois CancerCare has to both providing high quality cancer care as well as innovative clinical trials to its patients.

Do you have any advice to give patients after they have been diagnosed with cancer?

Although easier said than done, take one day at a time. A cancer diagnosis and ensuing tests and treatments are understandably overwhelming. I advise patients to break the process down into manageable steps and goals, rather than overloading on whole big picture. I also encourage patients to educate themselves in regard to care options, and to make sure they are comfortable with their decisions. Maintaining normal daily activities and developing a support network of friends and family are also invaluable.

Patient Testimonials

Easy to talk to.

very attentive thorough and knowledgeable

Dr. MacVicar is a very caring, thoroughly informative physician. He has worked closely with me on my particular circumstances. He has gone above and beyond to take care of my situation. He tells it like it is.

He listens and responds to all my concerns.

I started seeing Dr. Macvicar in 2022. I am very pleased with the relationship that it has become . I feel I can trust him to give me and my family accurate & current information, and professional advice.

Dr understands my condition and works with the me to develop a care plan

Dr MacVicar is very caring and skillful cancer doctor. You are very pleased with the way he has served us.

Dr MacVicar is very knowledgeable, sincere, and helpful. He is attentive to me during my appointments and monitors my health to help me have a quality life.

Dr. MacVicar and his staff are true professionals. He is very good at explaining things and helping me to understand the process. I've always felt lucky to have him as my provider. Everyone there goes above and beyond to make the experience seamless and smooth.

Care at Illinois Cancer Care is outstanding. Starting with the diagnosis through the treatment schedule and future follow up visits. Dr MacVicar is outstanding. Great to work with. Comforting and informative. I couldn't ask for anyone better.

I feel my oncologist is knowledgeable in regard to my cancer. My one request would be to see my primary Dr at least every other visit.

Very kind. Helped me work through my diagnosis and treatment plan. Excellent physician.

Excellent and timely diagnosis’s by Dr. MacVicar in both of my cancers. Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in 2016 and lung cancer in 2024. Excellent treatments planned, scheduled and executed with follow-ups during Chemotherapy treatments and immunotherapy treatments during both cancers. Honest in evaluations and excellent calming effects in our meetings. I continue to see him after quarterly follow-up CT Scans.

Doctor and staff are very knowledgeable. Always go above and beyond to take care of me.

Great Doctor

Dr. MacVicar is a great doctor and a great man. He really cares about his patients and always shows it. I trust him and he is easy to talk to, which is very important when you need to understand your treatment plan. I highly recommend him.