Dr. Sami Atassi MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
2600 S Michigan Ave Suite 308 Chicago IL, 60616About
Dr. Sami Atassi is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Atassi specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.
Education and Training
Univ of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
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