Nafisa Burhani
Expertise in
41
conditions

Dr. Nafisa Burhani

Oncology | Hematology
17495 S. La Grange Road, 
Tinley Park, IL 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 2 Trials
Offers Telehealth
36 Years of Experience
Expertise in
41
conditions
17495 S. La Grange Road, 
Tinley Park, IL 

Overview

I am a board certified oncologist/ hematologist who has been practicing for more than 20 years. I believe in discussing different options of treatment with patients and help them make an informed decision about their care. I am respectful of the choices patients make. Engaging family members in patient care is also very important to me as cancer affects the whole family. I usually will explore other option including clinical trials for the patient. Optimizing patient quality of life with improving their overall outcome is vitally important to me.

Dr. Burhani is highly rated in 41 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelofibrosis, Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

Dr. Burhani is board certified in Hematology & Oncology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 34 clinical trials.

Graduate Institution

Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical -Mumbai India, MBBS, 1990

Residency

John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Resident in Internal Medicine

Specialties

Oncology
Hematology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Board Certifications

Hematology & Oncology

Fellowships

John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Hematology and Oncology - 1998

Hospital Affiliations

Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital, Joliet
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers
Silver Cross Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Urdu

Gender

Female

Awards

Castle Connolly 2025 Top Doctor - 2025
Castle Connolly Exceptional Women in Medicine - 2025
Chicago Magazine
Top Doctors - 2022
Women in Medicine - 2021
Chicago Magazine
Top Doctors - 2021
Chicago Magazine
Top Doctors - 2020
Chicago Magazine
Top Doctors - 2019
Chicago Magazine
Top Doctors - 2018
Chicago Magazine
Top Doctors - 2017

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Health Care Services Corporation
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicare
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UnitedHealthcare
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Wellcare
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Locations

17495 S. La Grange Road, Tinley Park, IL 60487
Other Locations
12004 S. Route 59, Suite 100, Plainfield, IL 60585

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Is Dr. Nafisa Burhani a top-rated expert for Myelofibrosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nafisa Burhani is classified as an Distinguished expert for Myelofibrosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Nafisa Burhani specialize in?

While Dr. Nafisa Burhani is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Myelofibrosis, Lung Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Nafisa Burhani participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Nafisa Burhani has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Myelofibrosis. You can view a list of Dr. Nafisa Burhani's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Nafisa Burhani accept my insurance?

Dr. Nafisa Burhani accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 630-364-7850 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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