Summary

Dr. Shams Bufalino is a medical oncologist and internal medicine physician with 15 years of experience treating cancer patients and providing comprehensive internal medicine care. She earned her medical degree from Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed her residency at Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Bufalino specializes in blood cancers and complex internal medicine conditions.

Dr. Bufalino practices at multiple Advocate Health locations throughout the Chicago area, including Park Ridge, Libertyville, and Barrington. She focuses on treating blood cancers such as non-Hodgkin lymphoma and different types of leukemia including acute myeloid leukemia and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Her expertise includes performing essential diagnostic tests like complete blood counts and comprehensive metabolic panels to monitor patient health. Patients rate Dr. Bufalino 5.0 out of 5 stars on average for her compassionate cancer care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 15 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • Loyola University Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Shams Bakhos Bufalino has 6 locations

Advocate Infusion Center Of Advocate Northside Health Network

1700 Luther Ln Ste 2200Park Ridge, IL 60068
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

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

1775 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL 60068

Advocate Condell Medical Center

801 S Milwaukee AveLibertyville, IL 60048

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

450 W Il Route 22Barrington, IL 60010

Advocate Childrens Hospital

1675 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL 60068

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Surgery

1675 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL 60068
Mon7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tue7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Fri7:00 am - 3:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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3.2 
15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Park Ridge , ILMaywood , ILMaywood , ILMaywood , IL
Med School: LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO STRITCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shams Bakhos Bufalino

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ambetter
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - PPO
  • HealthPartners - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Zing Health

Medical Specialties

Dr. Shams Bakhos Bufalino has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shams Bakhos Bufalino has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Chemotherapy
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Internal Medicine
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Loyola University Medical Center

Medical School

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO STRITCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of MedicineGraduated in 2011

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Dr. Shams Bufalino is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
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