Nafisa Burhani
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
2614 W Jefferson Street Joliet Illinois, 60435About
Dr. Nafisa Burhani is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Joliet and Morris, IL.for 23 years. Dr. Burhani specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. She specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. In the community she treats many differnet types of cancers and is very involved in clinical research.
Education and Training
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medic MD 1991
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Hematology (Internal Medicine)
Medical Oncology (Internal Medicine)
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- President Joliet Oncology-Hematology Associates, Ltd 2019 - Present
- Vice President Joliet Oncology-Hematology Associates, Ltd 2016 - 2018
- Officer of The Board JOHA Foundation 2009 - Present
- Medical Director Clinical Research Joliet Oncology-Hematology Associates, Ltd 2018 - Present
- Member, Finance Committee Amita St. Joseph Medical Center 2014 - Present
- Member, Medical Executive Committee Amita St. Joseph Medical Center 2014 - 2019
- Chairperson, Medical Records Committee Amita St. Joseph Medical Center 2018 - 2020
Awards
- Top Doctors 2021 Chicago
- Top Doctors 2019 Chicago
Professional Memberships
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network - NCCN (former member)
- American Society Clinical Oncology-ASCO (former member)
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- JOHA Foundation -Officer of the Board
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