Dr. Syed Mustafa Karim, MD, MBBS
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
2100 SE Blue Pkwy Ste 165 Lees Summit MO, 64063About
Dr. Syed Karim is an oncologist practicing in Lees Summit, MO. Dr. Karim specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Karim manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
Education and Training
Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery 2001
Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan 1980
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine: 2005
American Board of Internal Medicine: Medical Oncology: 2009
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Images in clinical medicine. Nontraumatic Clostridium septicum myonecrosis.
- Is levoleucovorin an alternative to racemic leucovorin? A literature review.
- Efficacy of bisphosphonates and other bone-targeted agents in metastatic bone disease from solid tumors other than breast and prostate cancers.
- Cancer patients' relatives' perspectives on disclosure of bad news to patients.
- Time from last chemotherapy to death and its correlation with the end of life care in a referral hospital.
- Oral contraceptives, abortion and breast cancer risk: a case control study in Saudi Arabia.
- Chemotherapy for small cell lung cancer: a comprehensive review.
- The anti-tumour effects of zoledronic acid.
- Breaking Cancer Bad News to Patients With Cancer: A Comprehensive Perspective of Patients, Their Relatives, and the Public-Example From a Middle Eastern Country.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Hematologist/Oncologist HCA MidWest Health 2015 - Present
- Consultant Medical Oncology King Faisal Sp. Hospital 2011 - 2015
- Hematology/Oncology Faculty, Assistant Professor of Medicine: Hofstra University School of Medicine NSLIJ Health System 2010 - 2011
- Hematologist/Oncologist Geisinger Health System 2009 - 2010
- Director / Breast Cancer Program King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre -
Awards
- Highest Number of Publications and Abstracts Certificate 2015 King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Outstanding Active Participation Appreciation Certificate 2013 Comprehensive Cancer Care Conference
- Outstanding Active Participation Appreciation Certificate 2012 Eight Annual Respiratory Care Symposium
- Congress Fellow Scholarship Award 2008 Seventh International Congress on the Future of Breast Cancer, Koloa, HI
- inner 2nd Prize, American College of Physicians 2003 Annual Michigan Chapter Meeting, Traverse City, Michigan: Poster Competition
- Silver Medal: Achievement of 2nd position in the Sindh Board of Intermediate Education, Higher Secondary Certificate 1995
- Liaquat Ali Khan Award: On achievement of 2nd Position in Intermediate Examinations 1995
- Certificate of Merit: Achievement of 3rd position in Secondary School 1993
Professional Memberships
- American society of clinical oncology
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- American Society of Hematology (ASH)
- American College of Physicians (ACP)
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- Association of Pakistani Physicians of North America (APPNA)
- Dow Graduate Association of North America (DOGANA)
Fellowships
- Georgetown University Hospital Hematology/Oncology 2009
- George Washington University Geriatric Medicine 2006
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Fourth Congress of Urology, Nephrology and Transplantation of the SAARC countries and the Fourth International Symposium of the SIUT: Student Volunteer
- Patients’ Welfare Association, Civil Hospital Karachi: Student Volunteer
Fellowships
- George Washington University/Washington DC VA Medical CenterGeorgetown University Hospital, Washington DC
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Clinical OncologyAmerican Society of Hematology
Articles and Publications
- Peer Reviewed Articles: 21Article Reads: >4000Article Citations: 222(Source: ResearchGate.net)
Areas of research
- Breast Cancer, GI Cancers, End of Life Care, CLL/SLL
Hobbies / Sports
- Golf, Skiing
Areas of research
End of Life Care
Breast cancer therapeutics
CLL/SLL treatment strategies
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Delivering Expert Cancer Care in Lee’s Summit and Independence, Missouri
Syed Mustafa Karim, MD, MBBS, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained hematologist-medical oncologist who is a part of the esteemed team at Midwest Oncology Associates with HCA Midwest Health. He provides specialized cancer care at the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Lee’s Summit Medical Center and Sarah Cannon at Lafayette Regional Medical Center in Lexington, Missouri.
With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Karim has developed a deep expertise in treating a wide range of hematologic disorders. His special interests include lung cancer, gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, breast cancer, chronic leukemia, and multiple myeloma. He is affiliated with Menorah Medical Center and Research Medical Center, further expanding his capacity to provide comprehensive cancer care to patients in the region.
Dr. Karim began his medical education at Dow Medical College in Pakistan, where he earned his Bachelor of Medicine, and Bachelor of Surgery Degree in 2001. He then relocated to the United States, completing his residency in internal medicine at Henry Ford Hospital from 2002 to 2005. Dr. Karim’s advanced oncology training took place under the guidance of world-renowned hematologists and oncologists at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. His fellowship training in geriatric medicine equips him with unique insights into the treatment of older patients facing cancer diagnoses.
A Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Karim is board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. Additionally, he is an active member of several prestigious organizations, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, and the American College of Physicians.
In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Karim has a robust research background and has published numerous professional papers. He previously served as an assistant professor of hematology/oncology at Hofstra University School of Medicine and directed the Breast Cancer Program at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Karim has also organized and presented at multiple international cancer meetings, including the National Comprehensive Cancer Network – Middle East and North Africa (NCCN-MENA) conference.
Dr. Karim’s commitment to advancing cancer care and his extensive experience make him a valuable asset to HCA Midwest Health. Patients seeking expert treatment can look forward to receiving personalized, compassionate care from Dr. Karim and his colleagues.
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