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Dr. Reem Karmali

Hematology | Oncology
675 N St Clair St Ste 21-100, Galter Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
Offers Telehealth
20 Years of Experience
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Expertise in
25
conditions
675 N St Clair St Ste 21-100, Galter Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

Reem Karmali is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 20 years.

Dr. Karmali is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Dr. Karmali is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology (Certified). She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 136 peer reviewed articles and participating in 10 clinical trials.

Graduate Institution

University Of Western Ontario Schulich School Of Medicine & Dentistry, 2006.0

Residency

Rush University Medical Center

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology (Certified)

Fellowships

Rush University Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Palos Community Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

675 N St Clair St Ste 21-100, Galter Pavilion, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Karmali has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

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.

10 Clinical Trials

Randomized Phase II/III Study of Venetoclax (ABT199) Plus Chemoimmunotherapy for MYC/BCL2 Double-Hit and Double Expressing Lymphomas
Randomized Phase II/III Study of Venetoclax (ABT199) Plus Chemoimmunotherapy for MYC/BCL2 Double-Hit and Double Expressing Lymphomas
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological, Procedure
Study Drugs: Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Etoposide, Prednisone, Rituximab, Venetoclax, Vincristine Sulfate
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Phase 2, Open-label, Multicenter Study of the Safety and Efficacy of TAK-007 in Adult Patients With Relapsed or Refractory B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
A Phase 2, Open-label, Multicenter Study of the Safety and Efficacy of TAK-007 in Adult Patients With Relapsed or Refractory B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 31, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: TAK-007, Chemotherapy Agents
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized 3-Arm Phase II Study Comparing 1.) Bendamustine, Rituximab and High Dose Cytarabine (BR/CR) 2.) Bendamustine, Rituximab, High Dose Cytarabine and Acalabrutinib (BR/CR-A), and 3.) Bendamustine, Rituximab and Acalabrutinib (BR-A) in Patients </= 70 Years Old With Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma
A Randomized 3-Arm Phase II Study Comparing 1.) Bendamustine, Rituximab and High Dose Cytarabine (BR/CR) 2.) Bendamustine, Rituximab, High Dose Cytarabine and Acalabrutinib (BR/CR-A), and 3.) Bendamustine, Rituximab and Acalabrutinib (BR-A) in Patients </= 70 Years Old With Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 23, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Acalabrutinib, Bendamustine, Bendamustine Hydrochloride, Cytarabine, Rituximab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 3, Randomized, Open-Label Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Axicabtagene Ciloleucel Versus Standard of Care Therapy in Subjects With Relapsed/Refractory Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma (ZUMA-7)
A Phase 3, Randomized, Open-Label Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Axicabtagene Ciloleucel Versus Standard of Care Therapy in Subjects With Relapsed/Refractory Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma (ZUMA-7)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 01, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Axicabtagene Ciloleucel, Platinum-containing salvage chemotherapy (eg, R-ICE) followed by high dose therapy (eg, BEAM) and autologous stem cell transplant in responders, Cyclophosphamide, Fludarabine
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase 2 Study of CDX-1127 (Varlilumab) in Combination With Nivolumab in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Aggressive B-cell Lymphomas
A Randomized Phase 2 Study of CDX-1127 (Varlilumab) in Combination With Nivolumab in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Aggressive B-cell Lymphomas
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: November 10, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Nivolumab, Varlilumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 1 Study of R-CHOP Plus SYK Inhibitor TAK-659 for the Front-Line Treatment of High-Risk Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)
A Phase 1 Study of R-CHOP Plus SYK Inhibitor TAK-659 for the Front-Line Treatment of High-Risk Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 18, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Prednisone, Rituximab, TAK-659, Vincristine Sulfate
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase 1b/2 Open-Label, Dose Escalation & Expansion Study of Orally Administered Viracta (VRx)-3996 & Valganciclovir in Subjects With Epstein-Barr Virus-Associated Lymphoid Malignancies
A Phase 1b/2 Open-Label, Dose Escalation & Expansion Study of Orally Administered Viracta (VRx)-3996 & Valganciclovir in Subjects With Epstein-Barr Virus-Associated Lymphoid Malignancies
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 20, 2025
Intervention Type: Combination product
Study Drugs: VRx-3996, Valganciclovir
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Phase II, Single-Arm, Open-label, Multicenter Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Adjunctive Zanubrutinib and CAR T-Cell Therapy in Aggressive B-Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Phase II, Single-Arm, Open-label, Multicenter Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Adjunctive Zanubrutinib and CAR T-Cell Therapy in Aggressive B-Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 16, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy, Zanubrutinib
Study Phase: Phase 2
Phase II Study of PET-Directed Frontline Therapy With Pembrolizumab and AVD for Patients With Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
Phase II Study of PET-Directed Frontline Therapy With Pembrolizumab and AVD for Patients With Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: June 02, 2023
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Radiation, Other, Biological
Study Drugs: Dacarbazine, Doxorubicin, Pembrolizumab, Vinblastine, 18F-Fludeoxyglucose
Study Phase: Phase 2
Phase I/II Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Nivolumab in Combination With R-CHOP in a Cohort of Patients With DLBCL/tFL/ High Grade B-NHL
Phase I/II Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Nivolumab in Combination With R-CHOP in a Cohort of Patients With DLBCL/tFL/ High Grade B-NHL
Enrollment Status: Suspended
Publish Date: August 15, 2022
Intervention Type: Other, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Nivolumab, Prednisone, Rituximab, Vincristine Sulfate
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
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136 Total Publications

Neurotoxicity in older patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma treated with CAR T-cell therapy: A multicenter study.
Neurotoxicity in older patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma treated with CAR T-cell therapy: A multicenter study.
Journal: Transplantation and cellular therapy
Published: January 29, 2026
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Is Dr. Reem Karmali a top-rated expert for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Reem Karmali is classified as an Elite expert for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, 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. Reem Karmali specialize in?

While Dr. Reem Karmali is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, B-Cell Lymphoma, and Hodgkin Lymphoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Reem Karmali participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Reem Karmali has published 136 articles and abstracts on conditions like Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. You can view a list of Dr. Reem Karmali'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. Reem Karmali accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 866-587-4322 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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