“I am committed to providing the highest standards of care in the fields of oncology and hematology. Because each cancer patient is unique, I strive to incorporate their objectives and preferences to their individualized treatment plan. I am grateful to each of my patients for allowing me and my care team at Northwest Oncology & Hematology the opportunity to guide them through treatment decisions and for placing their trust in us.”. Dr. Barraza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.

“I like the variety and challenges of working with cancer patients. When I was deciding among different medical specialties, I felt most fulfilled while caring for patients who were going through difficult circumstances. Patients undergoing cancer treatment need a great deal of compassion and TLC. My goal is to give every patient state-of-the-art cancer care with a warm and personal touch.”. Dr. Shade is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Jonathan Barker is a Radiologist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Barker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Ascites, Lung Nodules, Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Joseph Chimino is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Chimino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Minhaj Musa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Musa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. Her top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Michael Cochran is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Dr. Cochran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lung Cancer.

Neeraj Desai is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Schaumburg, Illinois. Dr. Desai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

“I enjoy working with my patients and helping them fight and defeat serious illness. I learn from their courage and fortitude. I hope to give them personal, cutting-edge, patient-focused care – and I want each one to believe they are my only patient.”. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

Scott Asselmeier is a Radiologist in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Asselmeier is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Ascites, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Vertebroplasty.

Munesh Kalsi is a Radiologist in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Kalsi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Ascites, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Liver Embolization, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Gregory Scott is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Scott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Urszula Sobol is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Sobol is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer.

Randy Rich is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Rich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Pancreatic Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Ram Ramani is an Infectious Disease provider in Schaumburg, Illinois. Dr. Ramani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lymphangitis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and COVID-19.

Bikash Bhattarai is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Schaumburg, Illinois. Dr. Bhattarai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Kevin Mckian is a Hematologist in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Dr. Mckian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Lung Cancer.

The diagnosis of cancer is associated with extreme anxiety and concern about the future. I feel honored to be given the opportunity to care for my patients in one of the most difficult times in their lives and help them navigate their diagnosis and treatment options. My philosophy of care revolves around effective communication with my patients, empowering them with the knowledge about their diagnosis and helping them decide the treatment approach that best suits them. Oncology is a rapidly growing field and I take delight in learning about the research of the latest treatments being used in cancer management and sharing that with my patients. I admire my patients’ endurance and resilience and cherish the relationships I develop along the way. Dr. Syed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, and Wilms Tumor.

Caring for patients as a hematologist/oncologist is an incredible privilege, and I work hard to ensure that my patients have access to the very best evidence-based treatment options. Every cancer patient is different, and I strive to fully understand each patient’s goals and preferences, as well as their unique cancer biology, to determine the best possible treatment plan. I believe honesty and good communication are key to good cancer care, as is a team-based approach with our nursing staff, pharmacists, other specialist and primary care physicians, and the rest of the care team. I am continuously amazed at the resilience and strength of the patients I care for, and find the close relationships created with my patients and their families to be the most rewarding aspect of my work. Dr. Elliott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Malabsorption, Thrombocytopenia, Schnitzler Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

“I like the challenge of meeting the needs of cancer patients and helping them and their families through their difficult times. They need compassion and proper medical care. I treat my patients as I treat my family and I get close to them. I want to help them cope with their disease, ease their pain and make them feel as comfortable as possible.”. Dr. Yorulmazoglu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

“I enjoy knowing that I can help any cancer patient no matter their condition or the stage of the disease. I love being in a rapidly expanding field with better drugs and higher cure rates. I am friendly and easy-going with my patients, and I try to take the fear out of their diagnoses and give them the best possible care.”. Dr. Kanter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast.