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Dr. Shams Bakhos Bufalino M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
2160 S 1st Ave Maywood IL, 60153About
Dr. Shams Bufalino is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Maywood, IL. Dr. Bufalino 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
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
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Nearest Hospitals
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERl
2160 S 1ST AVENUE MAYWOOD IL 60153PRESENCE RESURRECTION MEDICAL CENTERl
7435 W TALCOTT AVENUE CHICAGO IL 60631ADVOCATE LUTHERAN GENERAL HOSPITALl
1775 DEMPSTER ST PARK RIDGE IL 60068