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Dr. Helen Gharwan is an internal medicine physician who specializes in oncology and hospital medicine. She earned her medical degree from Karl-Franzens University of Graz Medical Faculty in Austria and brings 35 years of clinical experience to her practice. Dr. Gharwan speaks English and has dedicated her career to treating patients with complex medical conditions requiring both inpatient and specialized cancer care.
Dr. Gharwan practices at multiple locations, including DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and several RUSH facilities in Illinois, including the RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center locations in Oak Park and Chicago, as well as RUSH Hematology, Oncology and Cell Therapy in Lisle. She has particular expertise in managing hypertensive emergencies and treating various forms of hypertension, including pediatric cases. Her hospital medicine background allows her to provide comprehensive care for patients requiring inpatient treatment while coordinating with other …specialists as needed.
Read More Read less Dr. Gharwan practices at multiple locations, including DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and several RUSH facilities in Illinois, including the RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center locations in Oak Park and Chicago, as well as RUSH Hematology, Oncology and Cell Therapy in Lisle. She has particular expertise in managing hypertensive emergencies and treating various forms of hypertension, including pediatric cases. Her hospital medicine background allows her to provide comprehensive care for patients requiring inpatient treatment while coordinating with other …specialists as needed.
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Quick Facts
- 35 years of experience
- speaks English
- Karl-Franzens Univ Of Graz Med Fac Austria
- 3 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Helen Gharwan has 4 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Helen Gharwan, MD | Eric Harker | Dr. Adewumi Bakare DMSc, PA-C | Dr. John Phillip Summerford, MD |
| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 35 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | 5 Years of Experience | 42 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) | Speaks English |
| Tuscaloosa , AL | Lyons , CO | Mesquite , TX | Tuscaloosa , AL |
| Med School: Karl-Franzens Univ Of Graz Med Fac Austria | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc | Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Helen Gharwan has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Helen Gharwan has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
35 Years Experience
Dr. Helen Gharwan holds an expired medical license in the state of Alabama.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Alabama that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Karl-Franzens Univ Of Graz Med Fac Austria in 1991.
NPI Number
Dr. Gharwan's NPI number is 1770745424.
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- Dr. Helen Gharwan's office is located at 809 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401.
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- What languages does Dr. Helen Gharwan speak?
- Dr. Helen Gharwan speaks English.
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