Summary

Dr. Waqas Azhar is an oncologist with 15 years of experience treating patients with cancer. He earned his medical degree from King Edward Medical University and completed his residency at Bronx VA Medical Center. Dr. Azhar specializes in oncology, focusing on comprehensive cancer care for his patients. He is fluent in English and Hindi.

Dr. Azhar is affiliated with Bronxcare Health System and practices in Springfield, Illinois. He treats patients with breast cancer, including metastatic or recurrent cases, and helps manage nausea and vomiting that can occur during cancer treatment. His expertise includes administering infusion therapy, intravenous chemotherapy, and other chemotherapy treatments to help patients fight their cancer.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 15 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Hindi
  • Bronx Va Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

SIU Medicine Pediatrics

400 N 9th StSpringfield, IL 62702

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Med School: King Edward Medical University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Waqas Azhar

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicare
  • Ambetter
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Health Alliance
  • Healthlink
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Waqas Azhar has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Waqas Azhar has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Hematology/oncology
  • Hospitalist

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Bronx Va Medical Center

Medical School

King Edward Medical UniversityGraduated in 2011

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Dr. Waqas Azhar's office is located at 400 N 9th St, Springfield, IL, 62702.
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What languages does Dr. Waqas Azhar speak?
Dr. Waqas Azhar speaks English and Hindi.

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