Tabassum M. Hanif, MD | Palos Heights, IL | Pulmonologist

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Dr. Tabassum Hanif treats respiratory failure, chronic lung disease, and COPD, and performs therapeutic hypothermia, pulmonary function testing, and bronchodilator reversibility testing. She has practiced pulmonology for 30 years and is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital.

Dr. Hanif earned her medical degree from Army Medical College, completed her residency at St. Luke's Hospital in 2001, and her fellowship at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2004. She sees patients in Palos Heights, Illinois, and speaks English and Spanish.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
2.8

19 Ratings
30 years of experience
31 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
7 written reviews
2 specialties
10 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

Tabassum M. Hanif's Ratings and Reviews

2.8

19 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 3 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Had a good bedside manner: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Spent time with me: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Flexible scheduling: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
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This Dr. is the worst I have ever had. She has no compassion, feels like she is God and does everything in her power to hurt people. If you want to live, don't see this supposed "DR"

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May 24th, 2018

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HOSPITAL ADMISSION FOR ASTHMA DR WAS GREAT.

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April 15th, 2015

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Dr. Hanif unfortunately treated my Mother at Christ Hospital in Oaklawn. Her bedside manner was rude, curt and condescending. When the family tried to get clairification or understanding, she dismissed our questions and refused to talk to all of the siblings at once. She was impatient and I hope another family will not have to endure her unprofessionalism.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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September 23rd, 2014

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horrible bedside manner. Doesn't agree with other doctors and turns out she was the one who was wrong. I wouldn't recommend her to an animal.

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September 23rd, 2014

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It is very poor when a physician comes in to meet a patient, sits down in the chair and proceeds to put her feet on the patient's bed. Horrible bedside manner. Tried to override orders from the surgeon on the case. I wish quarter stars were available for rating....a full star is over-rated.

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November 23rd, 2013

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I would not recommend this doctor to anyone. Poor bedside manner and not very knowledgeable in the pulmonary field.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

November 15th, 2013

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i love her she is awesome

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 17th, 2009

Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

12251 S 80th Ave Ste 204Palos Heights, IL 60463

Tel: (708) 923-5869


Tabassum M. Hanif, MD	Akuvi Agbo Agbo Atchon	Polina V Goridko-Esquivel	Cynthia D Morris
Pulmonology	Nurse Practitioner	Nurse Practitioner	Nurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients
2.8 (19 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
30 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Palos Heights , IL	Gary , IN	Chicago , IL	Evergreen Park , IL
Med School: Army Medical College
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Asthma
Cancer
Chest Infection
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Emphysema
Pneumonia
Pulmonologist
Sleep Disorders
Tuberculosis (TB)

Tabassum M. Hanif holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2004 and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital in 2004.

Residency

Completed their residency at St Lukes Hospital in 2001.

Medical School

Graduated from Army Medical College in 1996.

NPI Number

Tabassum M. Hanif's NPI number is 1164453783.

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What languages does Tabassum Hanif speak?: Tabassum Hanif speaks English and Spanish.
Does Tabassum Hanif accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Tabassum Hanif has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Tabassum Hanif's office located?: Tabassum Hanif's office is located at 12251 S 80th Ave Ste 204, Palos Heights, IL, 60463.
Which hospitals is Tabassum Hanif affiliated with?: Tabassum Hanif is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital.

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