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Swedish Covenant Hospital’s Cancer Center
     Certified by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, Swedish Covenant Hospital’s Cancer Center provides the excellence of an approved cancer program and offers clinical research trials to patients. Located in a beautiful, 10,000 square foot setting that incorporates medical oncology and radiation therapy, the program is dedicated to focusing on patients’ needs. Caring and compassionate staff promotes a positive experience for patients during treatment, and garnered 95% rating of “Good” to “Very Good” on the latest patient satisfaction surveys.
      Swedish Covenant Hospital’s Cancer Services is located in Ambulatory Care on the first floor of the Galter Medical Pavilion at 5145 N. California, Chicago, IL 60625. For more information about Cancer Services, please call (773) 271-0800.

Lincoln Cancer Clinic
We are a family oriented clinic, affiliated with Chicago Swedish Covenant Hospital - one of the recognized hospitals with a comprehensive cancer care program. We provide chemotherapy both in the outpatient clinic and 2 days a week in Swedish Covenant Hospital’s ambulatory cancer treatment center.

About Our Staff
The Cancer Center staff collaborates with oncologists and other skilled physicians of the Medical Staff to offer a comprehensive range of high quality services for the diagnosis, treatment, early detection and prevention of cancer, including:
› Diagnostic Imaging (mammography, ultrasound, CT and MRI)
› Laboratory and Pathology Services
› Chemotherapy (with access to clinical trials)
› Surgery
› Gastrointestinal Procedures (Colonoscopy and Sigmoidoscopy)
› Radiation Therapy
› Screenings
› Patient and Community Education

 
Bassam F. Matar, MD
MD, FACP: Board Certified in Medical Oncology and Hematology – American Board of Internal Medicine
  Edith B. Pecson
RN: Registered Nurse, Certified Oncology Nurse, Member of Oncology Nursing Society
 
Johanna Contreras
CNA: Certified Nursing Assistant
  Enrique Gonzales, Ph.D.
 
Boicho Miloshov
CRA - Clinical Research Specialist
  Sahnaz Noori Khavidi
Board Certified Naturopathy Physician, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Cranio Sacral Therapist/Reiki Master
 
Yvonne Stall, RN
RN: Registered Nurse, Certified Oncology Nurse
 

Operation hours are:
In the Lincoln office:
     › Monday: 8 AM to 6 PM
     › Tuesday: 1 PM to 6 PM
     › Wednesday: 9 AM to 6 PM
     › Saturday: 8 AM to 4 PM
In the Swedish Covenant Hospital Cancer Center:
     › Thursday: 8 AM to 6 PM
     › Friday: Thursday: 8 AM to 6 PM

    
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