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Dr. Shams Bufalino, MD

Hematology* Age 39
Dr. Shams Bufalino, MD
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Dr. Shams Bufalino, MD

Hematology* Age 39
Park Ridge, IL
Accepting new patients
Dr. Shams Bufalino, MD is a Hematologist in Park Ridge, IL.

About

Dr. Bufalino graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Shams Bufalino, MD is a Hematologist in Park Ridge, IL. Dr. Bufalino currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. Dr. Bufalino has experience treating conditions like Venous Embolism and Thrombosis, Thrombocytosis and Bleeding Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bufalino received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Bufalino's office accepts new patients. Dr. Bufalino is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Thrombocytosis
Bleeding Disorders
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Thrombocytosis
Bleeding Disorders
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Thrombocytosis
Bleeding Disorders
Anemia
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Coagulation Disorders
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neutropenia
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Pancytopenia
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Vitamin B Deficiency
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Monocytic and Monoblastic Leukemia
Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Amyloidosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, ALK Positive
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Bladder Cancer
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Colorectal Cancer
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Drug Induced Aplastic Anemia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Eye Cancer
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3A
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemophilia
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hypothalamus Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Kidney Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphocytosis
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Mast Cell Diseases
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mixed-Cellularity Hodgkins Lymphoma
Mycosis Fungoides
Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Peritoneal Cancer
Pernicious Anemia
Pineal Region Tumors
Prostate Cancer
Purpura
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Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Refractory Anemia with Sideroblasts
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin SS Disease
Systemic Amyloidosis
Thalassemia
Thalassemia Minor
Thyroid Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
von Willebrand Disease
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Erythropoietin Test
Plasmapheresis
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access Plus
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  • Curative PPO Plus
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    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
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    Choice Care Network PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
    Open Choice PPO
  • BlueCare Direct HMO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
    Blue Print PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Advocate Infusion Center
    1700 Luther Ln Ste 2200, Park Ridge, IL 60068
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 268-8200
  2. 2 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
    1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 723-9454
  3. 3 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
    1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 723-0275
  4. 4 Office
    7900 N Milwaukee Ave Ste 16, Niles, IL 60714
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 268-8200
  5. 5 Advocate Medical Group Immediate Care Center
    77 Rand Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 294-5490

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Specialties*
Hematology
Medical Oncology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shams Bufalino, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bufalino's profile.

Dr. Bufalino frequently treats the following conditions: Venous Embolism and Thrombosis, Thrombocytosis and Bleeding Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Shams Bufalino, MD is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Shams Bufalino, MD holds board certification in Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

    1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL

  • Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

    450 W Il Route 22, Barrington, IL

  • Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

    836 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL