Dr. Vasia A Ahmed M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
17901 Governors Hwy Suite 106 Homewood IL, 60430About
Dr. Vasia Ahmed is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Homewood, IL. Dr. Ahmed specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.
Education and Training
Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan 1979
Dow Medical College 1979
Karachi Medical and Dental College 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Lymphoma
- Ovarian Cancer
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (dvt)
- Multiple Myeloma
- Permanent Removal Of Ingrown Toenails
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Fellowships
- Rush-Presbyterian St Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL & Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL 1988
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