Summary

Dr. M. Haitham Bakir is an internal medicine physician specializing in pulmonology with 39 years of experience treating patients with lung and breathing disorders. He earned his medical degree from the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Wayne State University School of Medicine Program. Dr. Bakir speaks both Arabic and English, allowing him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Bakir practices at SIU Medicine Pulmonary Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, and maintains affiliations with Saint Johns Hospital, Memorial Medical Center, and Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. He focuses on diagnosing and treating sleep apnea in both adults and children, along with other breathing-related sleep disorders. His expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing and conducting sleep studies, including convenient at-home sleep studies for patient comfort. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.6.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.6
  • 39 years of experience
  • speaks Arabic, English
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine Program
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

SIU Medicine Pulmonary Medicine

751 N Rutledge St Fl 1Springfield, IL 62702

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Speaks Arabic, English Speaks English
Springfield , ILNEW LENOX , ILSpringfield , ILSpringfield , IL
Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad De Medicina Alberto Hurtado Med School: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by M. Haitham Bakir

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Medical Specialties

M. Haitham Bakir has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

M. Haitham Bakir has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonology
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

M. Haitham Bakir holds an active medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Wayne State University School of Medicine Program.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria and University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine in 1987.

NPI Number

M. Haitham Bakir's NPI number is 1154319994.

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M. Haitham Bakir is affiliated with Saint Johns Hospital, Memorial Medical Center, Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, and Jacksonville Memorial Hospital.
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M. Haitham Bakir's office is located at 751 N Rutledge St Fl 1, Springfield, IL, 62702.
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