Poornima Saha
Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions
2650 Ridge Ave., Kellogg Cancer Center, 
Evanston, IL 

Overview

Poornima Saha, MD, a breast medical oncologist at Endeavor Health, provides comprehensive, compassionate care for individuals across all types and stages of breast cancer. She partners with patients to develop personalized treatment plans and guide them through every stage of their cancer journey. Dr. Saha has a special focus on young, onset breast cancer and survivorship and is deeply involved in clinical research aimed at improving long-term outcomes for people living with and beyond breast cancer.

Dr. Saha is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Loyola University Stritch School Of Medicine, 2011

Residency

University of Chicago Hospitals, Internal Medicine, 2014

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

University of Chicago Hospitals, Hematology, 2017

Hospital Affiliations

Swedish Hospital
Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Essence Healthcare
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Northern Plains Alliance
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  • MEDICARE PDP
Oscar
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  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations

Endeavor Health Medical Group
2650 Ridge Ave., Kellogg Cancer Center, Evanston, IL 60201
Other Locations
Endeavor Health Medical Group
2180 Pfingsten Rd., Kellogg Cancer Center, Glenview, IL 60026

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.


8 Clinical Trials

(CompassHER2-pCR): Preoperative THP and Postoperative HP in Patients Who Achieve a Pathologic Complete Response
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Poornima Saha

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Is Dr. Poornima Saha a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Poornima Saha is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, 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. Poornima Saha specialize in?

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

Does Dr. Poornima Saha participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Poornima Saha has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Poornima Saha's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Poornima Saha accept my insurance?

Dr. Poornima Saha accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 847-570-2112 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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