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Dr. Kassar is a board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist. He completed his fellowship training at

Rush University Medical Center, where he served as a clinical assistant professor of medicine. His cancer

research work has been widely published in numerous specialty medical journals, and he has written on a

number of different types of cancer.

Dr. Kassar is proud to have served the community of northwest Indiana for the last decade. Dr. Kassar co-

directs the Cancer Center at Community Hospital in Dyer, and he serves as the principal investigator for more

than 15 clinical trials funded by the National Cancer Institute. He was the first oncologist in the area to offer

state-of-the-art immunotherapy in the treatment of various types of cancers, utilizing this approach before they

became FDA standards of care. His focus is to incorporate the latest advances in cancer treatment into his

clinical practice. Dr. Kassar places an emphasis on the importance of preserving the quality of life and providing

strong support for his patients and their families throughout their cancer treatment journey.