Dr. Sweet graduated from the University of Wisconsin and received his medical degree from Marquette University in 1971, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society.  He completed his post-graduate education in Internal Medicine and Hematology/Oncology at the University of Chicago where he subsequently served on the Medical School Faculty.  He has published nearly one hundred scientific articles and book chapters.  While at the University of Chicago, he was named as an American Cancer Society Fellow.  Dr. Sweet is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians in recognition of his published cancer research and is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology.  He has been named a "Top Doctor" by Chicago Magazine was awarded as a Patient's Choice Physician, and was given the "Physician Leadership Medallion" from Hinsdale Hospital.  Dr. Sweet currently serves as Director of Hinsdale Hospital's Cancer Center.

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