An internist in Buffalo Grove, IL, Dr. Farhan Shams is skilled at diagnosing & treating a large array of ailments & disorders in adults.
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Yes, Dr. Farhan Shams is accepting new patients at this office.
(773) 233-4055
214 Mchenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-6748
Dr. Farhan Shams graduated from Other in 1993.
Dr. Shams has one office in Illinois where he specializes in Internal Medicine and Palliative Care.
Dr. Shams works with eight hundred and ninety-two doctors including Dr. Marius Katilius and Dr. Michael Hammer.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Shams specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Shams also can refer patients to specialists. For example, patients with serious gastrointestinal issues may be referred to a gastroenterologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatment options.
Palliative care physicians provide specialized medical care for people living with serious illness. Doctors who specialize in palliative care focus on providing relief from symptoms and stress, offering care that is focused on improving quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is appropriate at any age, and at any stage in a serious illness, and can be provided along with curative treatment.
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MD • 1993
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Shams, but only those who participate in Medicare.