Nafisa D. Burhani
Expertise in
39
conditions

Dr. Nafisa D. Burhani

Oncology | Hematology
12004 S. Route 59, 
Plainfield, IL 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
39
conditions
12004 S. Route 59, 
Plainfield, 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 39 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 and Hematology & Oncology — Hematology & Oncology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 34 clinical trials. Dr. Burhani is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Oncology
Hematology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Board Certifications

Hematology & Oncology
Hematology & Oncology — Hematology & Oncology

Fellowships

John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County

Hospital Affiliations

Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital, Joliet
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers
Silver Cross Hospital
Silver Cross Hospital And Medical Centers
Saint Joseph Medical Center
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers
Edward Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Urdu

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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UnitedHealthcare
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Locations

12004 S. Route 59, Plainfield, IL 60585

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.

34 Clinical Trials

Integration of Immunotherapy Into Adjuvant Therapy for Resected NSCLC: ALCHEMIST Chemo-IO (ACCIO)
Integration of Immunotherapy Into Adjuvant Therapy for Resected NSCLC: ALCHEMIST Chemo-IO (ACCIO)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 08, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other, Biological
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Cisplatin, Gemcitabine Hydrochloride, Paclitaxel, Pembrolizumab, Pemetrexed Disodium
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Multicenter, Open-label, Phase III Study of Lurbinectedin Single-Agent or Lurbinectedin in Combination With Irinotecan Versus Investigator's Choice (Topotecan or Irinotecan) in Relapsed Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients (LAGOON Trial)
A Randomized, Multicenter, Open-label, Phase III Study of Lurbinectedin Single-Agent or Lurbinectedin in Combination With Irinotecan Versus Investigator's Choice (Topotecan or Irinotecan) in Relapsed Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients (LAGOON Trial)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 08, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Irinotecan, Lurbinectedin, Topotecan
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase III Double Blinded Placebo Controlled Trial of Aspirin as Adjuvant Therapy for HER2 Negative Breast Cancer: The ABC Trial
A Randomized Phase III Double Blinded Placebo Controlled Trial of Aspirin as Adjuvant Therapy for HER2 Negative Breast Cancer: The ABC Trial
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: September 04, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Aspirin
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Phase III Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) as Adjuvant Therapy for Triple Receptor-Negative Breast Cancer With >/= 1 CM Residual Invasive Cancer or Positive Lymph Nodes (ypN1mi, ypN1-3) After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
A Randomized, Phase III Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) as Adjuvant Therapy for Triple Receptor-Negative Breast Cancer With >/= 1 CM Residual Invasive Cancer or Positive Lymph Nodes (ypN1mi, ypN1-3) After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 31, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Radiation, Procedure, Biological
Study Drug: Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
PD-Inhibitor (Nivolumab) and Ipilimumab Followed by Nivolumab Vs. VEGF TKI Cabozantinib With Nivolumab: A Phase III Trial in Metastatic Untreated REnal Cell CancEr [PDIGREE]
PD-Inhibitor (Nivolumab) and Ipilimumab Followed by Nivolumab Vs. VEGF TKI Cabozantinib With Nivolumab: A Phase III Trial in Metastatic Untreated REnal Cell CancEr [PDIGREE]
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 31, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Cabozantinib, Ipilimumab, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
DREAMseq (Doublet, Randomized Evaluation in Advanced Melanoma Sequencing) a Phase III Trial
DREAMseq (Doublet, Randomized Evaluation in Advanced Melanoma Sequencing) a Phase III Trial
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Dabrafenib Mesylate, Ipilimumab, Nivolumab, Trametinib Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Study Phase: Phase 3
Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice (MATCH)
Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice (MATCH)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other, Biological
Study Drugs: Adavosertib, Afatinib, Binimetinib, Capivasertib, Copanlisib, Crizotinib, Dabrafenib, Dasatinib, Defactinib, Erdafitinib, FGFR Inhibitor AZD4547, Ipatasertib, Larotrectinib, Nivolumab, Osimertinib, Palbociclib, Pertuzumab, PI3K-Beta Inhibitor GSK2636771, Sapanisertib, Sunitinib, Taselisib, Trametinib, Trastuzumab, Ulixertinib, Vismodegib
Study Phase: Phase 2
Adjuvant Nivolumab in Resected Lung Cancers (ANVIL)-A Randomized Phase III Study of Nivolumab After Surgical Resection and Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers
Adjuvant Nivolumab in Resected Lung Cancers (ANVIL)-A Randomized Phase III Study of Nivolumab After Surgical Resection and Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological, Other
Study Drug: Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
EA5163/S1709 INSIGNA : A Randomized, Phase III Study of Firstline Immunotherapy Alone or in Combination With Chemotherapy in Induction/Maintenance or Postprogression in Advanced Nonsquamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) With Immunobiomarker SIGNature-Driven Analysis
EA5163/S1709 INSIGNA : A Randomized, Phase III Study of Firstline Immunotherapy Alone or in Combination With Chemotherapy in Induction/Maintenance or Postprogression in Advanced Nonsquamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) With Immunobiomarker SIGNature-Driven Analysis
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Pembrolizumab, Pemetrexed
Study Phase: Phase 3
Adjuvant Lung Cancer Enrichment Marker Identification and Sequencing Trial (ALCHEMIST)
Adjuvant Lung Cancer Enrichment Marker Identification and Sequencing Trial (ALCHEMIST)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Biological, Drug
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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1 Total Publications

A multicenter phase 1/2 study investigating the safety, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and efficacy of a small molecule antimetabolite, RX-3117, plus nab-paclitaxel in pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
A multicenter phase 1/2 study investigating the safety, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and efficacy of a small molecule antimetabolite, RX-3117, plus nab-paclitaxel in pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
Journal: Investigational new drugs
Published: July 03, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nafisa D. Burhani

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

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nafisa D. 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 D. Burhani specialize in?

While Dr. Nafisa D. 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 D. Burhani participate in research or clinical trials?

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

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

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