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Obada Obaisi, MD, Physical Medicine/Rehab, Chicago, IL

ObadaObaisiMDFAAPMR, DipABLM(He/Him)

Physical Medicine/Rehab Chicago, IL

Director of Cancer Rehabilitation, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Joint: Dept. of Internal Medicine, Divison of Hematology, Oncology, and Cell Therapy

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  • Office

    1520 W Harrison St
    Floor 4
    Chicago, IL 60607
    Phone+1 312-226-2371
    Fax+1 312-563-2371

Summary

  • Dr. Obada Obaisi is board certified in PM&R and Lifestyle Medicine, fellowship trained in Cancer Rehabilitation, and medical director of Cancer Rehabilitation at RUSH Cancer Center. He completed his residency at RUSH where he served as Chief Resident. He then completed his fellowship in Cancer Rehabilitation at the University of Texas – MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
    University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Cancer Rehabilitation, 2021 - 2022
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterChief Residency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2020 - 2021
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2018 - 2021
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
    University of Missouri-Kansas City School of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 2017 - 2018
  • University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine
    University of Missouri Kansas City School of MedicineClass of 2017

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • American Board of Lifestyle MedicineBoard Certification

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Educator of the Year Award RUSH Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency, 2024

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Rehabilitation Implications of Cellular Therapy for Cancer  
    Obaisi, O., Fontillas, R., Ngo-Huang, A., Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports, 4/18/2024

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • The Growing Role of Prehabilitation in CAR T-Cell Therapy
    Obaisi, O., Fontillas, R., Ngo-Huang, A., Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP), 2022
  • Rehabilitation in the COVID-19 Era: What one Rehabilitation facility Encountered
    Shah, C., Abreu-Sosa, S., Kasi, R., Lagattuta, L., Obaisi, O., Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP), 2/2021
  • Prolotherapy For Knee Pain In The Setting Of Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Report.
    Obaisi, O., Hicks, C., Lewis, J., Patel, P., AMSSM, 2021
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Lectures

  • The Long Road Ahead: Rehab Needs in CAR T-Cell Therapy 
    MD Anderson Cancer Center Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds
  • Pediatric Developmental Milestones 
    Shriners Symposium Review 2019 and 2020
  • Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome 
    RUSH Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds - 2024
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Other

Press Mentions

  • Physiatry Care and Cancer Rehabilitation in the RUSH Cancer Center with Obada Obaisi, MD
    Physiatry Care and Cancer Rehabilitation in the RUSH Cancer Center with Obada Obaisi, MDFebruary 21st, 2023

Committees

  • Member, RUSH Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Advisory Committee 2023 - Present
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Representative, RUSH Commission on Cancer Committee 2023 - Present

Professional Memberships