Summary

Dr. Syed Abutalib specializes in oncology, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. He earned his medical degree from Dow Medical College at the University of Karachi in Pakistan before completing his residency in internal medicine at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Abutalib then pursued fellowship training in hematology and oncology at the University of Illinois at Chicago, giving him specialized expertise in blood disorders and cancer care. With 27 years of experience in medicine, he holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and speaks English.

Dr. Abutalib practices at City of Hope Chicago Cancer Hospital and serves patients in Zion, Illinois. He performs bone marrow biopsies to help diagnose blood cancers and conducts thoracentesis procedures to remove fluid from around the lungs. His treatment approach includes ordering CT scans for detailed imaging and providing radiation therapy as part of comprehensive cancer care. He also utilizes complete blood count tests to monitor patient health throughout treatment. Patients have given Dr. Abutalib an average rating of 2.5 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.5
  • 27 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Hematology & Oncology - University of Illinois at Chicago
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Syed A. Abutalib,MD

2520 Elisha AveZion, IL 60099

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Zion , ILPark Ridge , ILElk Grove Village , ILPark Ridge , IL
Med School: Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan Med School: Universidad Central De Venezuela Escuela De Medicina Luis Razetti Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Syed A. Abutalib has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Syed A. Abutalib has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Cancer
  • Cancerous Tumor
  • Chemotherapy
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Metastasis
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

Syed A. Abutalib holds an expired medical license in the state of Wisconsin. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Wisconsin that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Hematology & Oncology - University of Illinois at Chicago.

Residency

Completed their residency at Cook County Hospital, Chicago, John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County Program, Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine, and John Stroger Hospital of Cook County.

Medical School

Graduated from Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan in 1999.

NPI Number

Syed A. Abutalib's NPI number is 1114183290.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which hospitals is Syed Abutalib affiliated with?
Syed Abutalib is affiliated with City Of Hope Chicago Cancer Hospital.
What languages does Syed Abutalib speak?
Syed Abutalib speaks English.
Where is Syed Abutalib's office located?
Syed Abutalib's office is located at 2520 Elisha Ave, Zion, IL, 60099.

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