Dr. Zaher Qassem, MD

Dr. Zaher Qassem is a pulmonologist with expertise in critical care medicine and internal medicine. He completed his medical education at the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine and went on to complete his residency at Morehouse School of Medicine. With 28 years of experience treating complex respiratory conditions, Dr. Qassem brings extensive knowledge to patient care. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Qassem practices at multiple locations throughout Rockford, Illinois, including Mercyhealth Physician Clinic Rockton and Mercy Health Physicians Pulmonary Disease. His clinical focus centers on treating chronic lung disease and breathing problems, along with managing patients experiencing respiratory failure. He performs pulmonary function testing to assess lung health and provides specialized treatments including chemotherapy and infusion therapy. Patients rate Dr. Qassem 4.3 out of 5 stars for his care.