Bassem T. Chaar
Experienced in Post-Splenectomy Syndrome

Dr. Bassem T. Chaar

Hematology | Oncology
Aurora Healthcare
Affiliated Oncologists, LLC
10604 Southwest Hwy, 
Chicago Ridge, IL 
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Experienced in Post-Splenectomy Syndrome
Aurora Healthcare
Affiliated Oncologists, LLC
10604 Southwest Hwy, 
Chicago Ridge, IL 
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Overview

Bassem Chaar is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Chaar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Post-Splenectomy Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Lung Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency
St. Louis University Hospital, Internal Medicine
Specialties
Hematology
Oncology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in MO
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hematology
Fellowships
St Louis University School of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology
Hospital Affiliations
Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Arabic
French
Gender
Male

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Locations

Affiliated Oncologists, LLC
10604 Southwest Hwy, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
Call: 708-634-4644
Other Locations
Affiliated Oncologists
10604 Southwest Hwy, Ste 200, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
Affiliated Oncologists
19060 Everett Blvd, Ste 112, Mokena, IL 60448

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Total Publications

The Utility of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies: A Literature Review.
The Utility of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies: A Literature Review.
Journal: Cureus
Published: July 21, 2020
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