Dr. Shanmugavelayut Ramasamy is an internist in Chicago, IL. He is skilled at treating & diagnosing a wide range of conditions & diseases in adult patients.
Dr. Ramasamy has one office in Illinois where he specializes in Internal Medicine, Hematology / Oncology, Oncology and Pulmonology.
Dr. Ramasamy works with one doctor, Dr. Javed Nazir.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Ramasamy specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Ramasamy also can refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with severe kidney problems can be referred to a nephrologist for further medical tests or treatments.
As a hematologist / oncologist in Illinois, Dr. Ramasamy is capable of diagnosing and treating patients with blood-related disorders, malignancies, or cancers. Dr. Ramasamy may treat a range of conditions ranging from the the common to the very rare and complex. As a result, Dr. Ramasamy may provide care as part of a multidisciplinary team, working in conjunction with other specialists to ensure the highest possible standard of care.
As an oncologist, Dr. Ramasamy is trained to diagnose and treat all types and forms of cancer. Dr. Ramasamy may employ a variety of diagnostic tests such as biopsies, imaging tests, endoscopic tests and laboratory tests. He may offer treatment techniques such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy to combat the spread of cancer. Dr. Ramasamy may also provide emotional and palliative care, ensuring patients experience the highest quality of life possible.
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Ramasamy may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
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. Ramasamy, but only those who participate in Medicare.