Farnoush Abar, MD

EXPERIENCE

Farnoush Abar is a dedicated professional with the goal of providing medical, emotional, and spiritual healing right here in our community. Dr. Abar is a Board-Certified Hematologist and Oncologist with over 20 years of comprehensive experience in Hematology, Oncology, and Palliative Medicine. Her special interests include breast cancer, blood cancer (leukemia, lymphoma), colon & rectal cancers.

EDUCATION

Medical Doctorate
Rosalind Franklin University
North Chicago, IL
2000

Graduate
Master in Public Health
St. Louis University of Public Health
St. Louis, MO
1995

Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
University of IL at Chicago
Chicago, IL
1993

SCOPE OF CARE

• All cancers located throughout the body
• Help navigate complex cases
• Partner with other physicians for expert consulting
• Ongoing surveillance of cancer

SPECIAL FOCUS

• Bladder cancer
• Breast cancer
• Colon & Rectal Cancer
• Kidney Cancer
• Leukemia/Lymphoma
• Lung Cancer
• Melanoma
• Pancreatic, stomach and esophageal cancer
• Women’s cancers including ovarian and uterine

AREAS OF INTEREST

• Performing molecular and genetic testing to develop a state-of-the-art treatment plan.
• Identifying Inheritable cancer patterns in patients and their family members and providing surveillance plan for other cancer they may be at risk for in future.
• Providing post-treatment care by designing individualized surveillance plan and addressing the long-term side effects that may occur as a result of cancer treatment.
• Incorporating mindfulness as part of treatment plan for the patient and their family.