Dr. Merat K. Karbasian Esfahani, MD | Rockford, IL | Oncologist

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Dr. Merat Karbasian Esfahani is a board-certified oncologist and internal medicine physician who graduated from Tehran University of Medical Sciences. With 33 years of experience treating cancer patients and managing complex medical conditions, he brings extensive expertise to his practice. Dr. Esfahani is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Esfahani practices at UW Health Heart Hospital and sees patients at UW Carbone Cancer Center and UW Health Hospital, both located in Rockford, Illinois. He specializes in treating various types of anemia, including chronic disease-related anemia and iron deficiency anemia, as well as kidney disease. His diagnostic expertise includes performing comprehensive blood work and metabolic panels to help identify and monitor these conditions. Patients have rated Dr. Esfahani 3.6 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.6

21 Ratings
33 years of experience
43 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Tehran University Of Medical Sciences
11 written reviews
2 specialties
14 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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Such a kind and knowledgeable man, asked lots of questions and was excellent at explaining my condition. Would highly recommend

July 15th, 2020

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He is always chearful ,listens well and takes the time to explain things in laymen terms. He will come to see you if your in the hospital on his days off. Any major setbacks you may have doesn't phase him a bit , he'll have a plan to get you back and work well as a team with other DR's to work the plan. Feel lucky to have him as my DR.

February 24th, 2020

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People I came back to IL. as tbe standard of care is far better in IL in general compared to our last 19 yrs in Memphis. The Docs down there are generally speaking not good w/ some rare exceptions. Dr Esfani is caring smart and thorough. His job isnt easy. Im VERY glad to have him as part of my Doctors.

December 7th, 2018

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I am sorry for those who wrote "horrible" and I am guessing you didn't have a good prognosis and cancer is horrible. But I found Dr Esfahani to go above and beyond, and am thankful that I had (and still have) him as my oncologist, along with his nurse!

November 27th, 2013

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Horrible.

September 16th, 2013

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I'm not sure what the other reviewers based their opinion on but I don't recommend this doctor. He is terrible. Never have I has such a bad experience with a doctor.

August 12th, 2013

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he is like an angel. simply the best.

July 4th, 2013

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Very knowlegdgabe and respectful. I do recommend him.

February 23rd, 2012

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Discussed the details with me in simple language and he is very thorough

January 28th, 2012

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Very caring and kmowledgeable

December 19th, 2011

Uw Carbone Cancer Center Rockford

3535 N Bell School RdRockford, IL 61114

Tel: (779) 696-9400

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Uw Health Hospital

1401 E State StRockford, IL 61104

Tel: (779) 696-4400


Dr. Merat K Karbasian Esfahani, MD	Dr. Stephen James Halliday, MD	Dr. Soma Ray Struck, MD	Dr. Ioannis Karkatzounis, MD
Oncology	Critical Care Medicine	Pediatrics	Hospital Medicine
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3.6 (21 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (8 Ratings)
33 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	27 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Spanish
Rockford , IL	Madison , WI	Madison , WI	Davenport , IA
Med School: Tehran University Of Medical Sciences	Med School: Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med	Med School: UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH	Med School: Demokritos University Of Thrace Department Of Medicine
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Where is Dr. Merat Karbasian Esfahani's office located?: Dr. Merat Karbasian Esfahani's office is located at 3535 N Bell School Rd, Rockford, IL, 61114.
What languages does Dr. Merat Karbasian Esfahani speak?: Dr. Merat Karbasian Esfahani speaks English and Spanish.
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