Dr. Muhammad Zafar MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
122 South Main Street Flanagan Illinois, 61740About
Dr. Muhammad Zafar is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Flanagan, Illinois. Dr. Zafar 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
King Edward Medical University
King Edward Medical University 1969
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Hematology
Medical Oncology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Immunodeficiency
- Multiple Myeloma
- Leukemia
- Vascular Disease
- Aerolase® Technologies
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Internships
- South Chicago Community Hospital
Fellowships
- Cook County Hospital (Hematology/Oncology)
Professional Society Memberships
- Illinois State Medical Society, American Society of Clinical Oncology
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