Welcome to the Proton Center

The Northwestern Medicine Proton Center is the first and only proton therapy center in Illinois to bring this innovative radiation treatment to patients. Our team of experienced radiation oncologists and highly skilled medical professionals are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. The Center is equipped with state-of-the-art proton therapy technology, including:

  • Four treatment rooms: two inclined-beam rooms, a fixed beam room, and a 360° gantry room
  • Pencil beam scanning technology to treat more complex tumors close to critical structures
  • Real-time imaging technology in treatment rooms to optimize treatment precision
  • A robotic patient-positioning system that adjusts automatically for position and immobilization
  • Electronic medical record system for physicians and the Care Team
  • Electronic storage for all patient information to increase efficiency and accuracy and save trees

Our Services

Learn about our resources for out-of-town and international patients.

The Northwestern Medicine Proton Center was designed to create a healing environment. Here are a few of the services we offer to make your time easier at the Center:

  • Additional medical services available at the Center, a comprehensive outpatient cancer treatment center that is adjacent to the Center
  • Assistance with insurance coverage and financial management
  • Access to patient and family support groups
  • A play table and activities for children of patients
  • A child life specialist and dedicated playroom for pediatric patients
  • A healing garden and soothing environment

Location

Address
Northwestern Medicine Proton Center 4455 Weaver Parkway
Warrenville, IL 60555
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Phone
U.S.: 1.877.887.5807
International: 1.630.821.6472

Driving Directions

From the East: Take I-88 west to the Winfield Road exit. Turn left onto Winfield Road and continue south for a ½ mile to Diehl Road. At Diehl Road, turn left. Weaver Parkway is the second street on the left at the stop light. Turn left onto Weaver Parkway. The center is located on the right.

From the West: Take I-88 east to the Winfield Road exit. Turn right onto Winfield Road and continue south for a ½ mile to Diehl Road. At Diehl Road, turn left. Weaver Parkway is the second street on the left at the stop light. Turn left onto Weaver Parkway. The center is located on the right.

From the South: Take I-355 north to I-88 west. Continue west on I-88 to the Winfield Road exit. Turn left onto Winfield Road and continue south for a ½ mile to Diehl Road. At Diehl Road, turn left. Weaver Parkway is the second street on the left at the stop light. Turn left onto Weaver Parkway. The center is located on the right.

From the North: Take I-355 south to I-88 west. Continue west on I-88 to the Winfield Road exit. Turn left onto Winfield Road and continue south for a ½ mile to Diehl Road. At Diehl Road, turn left. Weaver Parkway is the second street on the left at the stop light. At Diehl Road, turn left onto Weaver Parkway. The center is located on the right.