2.5
2 Ratings
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.
Read More Read less 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
- 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
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Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
Syed A. Abutalib has the following 8 areas of expertise
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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