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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Saha, Medical Oncologist in Evanston, IL?
Dr. Poornima Saha, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Evanston, IL. Dr. Saha graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Saha is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saha’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saha’s office at (847) 570-2112.
Where did Dr. Saha go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Saha speak?
Dr. Saha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Saha typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Saha diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Saha. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Saha typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Poornima Saha may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
Please contact Dr. Saha's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Saha accept my insurance?
Dr. Saha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 570-2112 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Saha accept in Evanston, IL?
Dr. Saha in Evanston, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Northshore University Healthsystem
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Saha's office located?
What is Dr. Saha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Saha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699063644.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saha
What is Dr. Poornima Saha's specialty?
Dr. Saha is a Medical Oncologist near Evanston, IL.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.
Is this Dr. Poornima Saha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Saha is affiliated with Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Medical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Poornima Saha accepting new patients in Evanston, IL?
Yes, Dr. Poornima Saha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Poornima Saha offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Saha's office at (847) 570-2112 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Poornima Saha?
Please contact Dr. Saha's office at (847) 570-2112 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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