Dr. Mahmood holds a medical license from the State of Illinois and is Board Certified in Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology. He is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiology, the Illinois Society of Anesthesiology, Lake County Medical Society, American Medical Association, and Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent in North America. He has presented research on anesthetic management at several medical conferences. At CTCA, Dr. Mahmood provides regional and general anesthesia for patients with all types of cancer. He has expertise in the use of thoracic epidurals, peripheral nerve blockes and difficult airway management.

In July 2011, Dr. Rahman joined Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), Chicago. He says from the get-go, he's been impressed with the patient-centered care at CTCA. Dr. Rahman adds, "All of the staff members treat patients with great respect, kindness and professionalism. The Mother Standard of care at CTCA inspires us to provide compassionate care and make strides to improve patients' quality of life." "I try to be a doctor who is friendly and personable," says Dr. Rahman of his approach to patient care. "Also, if it's OK with patients, I like to involve their close family and friends in appointments." Dr. Rahman adds, "Nowadays patients utilize the Internet, television and other resources to gather information on a particular health issue to be better informed. I encourage patients to seek out information as much as they like, and I will do my best to filter out what's fact and what's myth."

At CTCA, Dr. Fang provides general and regional anesthesiology for patients undergoing many different procedures, from the simplest to the most complex. "Complete teamwork toward individualized patient care leads to an empowering experience for our patients," says Dr. Fang.

Dr. Andrei M. Rakic is an anesthesiologist in Des Plaines, Illinois and is affiliated with Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Andrei M. Rakic accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare - see other insurance plans accepted. Dr. Andrei M. Rakic is highly recommended by patients.

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