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Department Hematology and Medical Oncology
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages Arabic, English
Surgeon No
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.444.6833
Desk:
216.445.9449
Fax:
216.444.9464
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Cancer Center
  • Chemotherapy
  • Clinical Trials
  • Colorectal Cancer Research
  • Liver Tumor Clinic
  • Medical Oncology
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Ampullary Cancer
  • Ampullary Carcinoma
  • Anal Cancer
  • Bile Duct Cancer
  • Bile Duct Tumors
  • Cancer - Duodenum
  • Cancer of the Anus
  • Cancer of Unknown Primary
  • Carcinoma of Unknown Primary
  • Cholangiocarcinoma
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer
  • Gallbladder Cancer
  • Gastric Cancer
  • Gastrointestinal Malignancies
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • Intestinal Carcinoid Tumors
  • Islet Cell Cancer
  • Liver Cancer
  • Liver Tumors
  • Neuroendocrine Carcinoma
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors
  • Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
  • Rare Cancer and Blood Disease Program
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Small Bowel Cancer
  • Small Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma
  • Small Intestine Cancer
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Unknown Origin Cancer
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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2007

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Medical Oncology
Cleveland, OH USA
2011

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Oncology

2011

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Palliative Medicine
Cleveland, OH USA
2005

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Palliative medicine

2005

Residency - Monmouth Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Long Branch, NJ USA
2003

Residency - Monmouth Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Long Branch, NJ USA
2003

Medical Education - Damascus University-Faculty of Medicine
Damascus,
1998

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology
  • Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Specialty Interests

Gastrointestinal tumors, colon cancer, rectal cancer, liver cancer, bile duct tumors, gallbladder cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, pancreatic cancer, cancer of unknown primary, anal cancer

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Bassam Estfan, MD.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical expertise or education. Cleveland Clinic strives to make scientific advances that will benefit patient care and support outside relationships that promise public benefit. In order for the discoveries of Cleveland Clinic physicians' and scientists' laboratories and investigations to benefit the public, these discoveries must be commercialized in partnership with industry. As experts in their fields, Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists are often sought after by industry to consult, provide expertise and education.

To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 6/22/2023, Dr. Estfan has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Estfan receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:

  • AstraZeneca

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

140 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Listens 4.6
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

19 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2023

Best and nicest doctor and nurse!

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2023

Wonderful, caring doctor!

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2023

Dr. Estfan was very informative, but more than that, he was interested in who I am as a person. It was obvious that he is an experienced oncologist in the way he framed the question of what other treatment I should consider. I loved his personality.

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2023

Both doctors I spoke to were well informed and caring.

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2023

Dr. Estavan gives by me the best care ever. Dr. Estavan explains my treatments.

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2023

THE DOCTOR WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL, I JUST FELT.HE WAS DONE AND THEIR WAS NOTHING MORE HE COULD DO IT DIDN'T GIVE ME ANY HOPE.

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2023

Thank you Cleveland clinic and thank you doctor Bassam Estefan

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2023

The doctor was very easy to talk to and understand.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2023

Awesome doctor and staff! Dr. Estefan is excellent!

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2023

Dr. Estfan was very prepared for our first appointment together.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2023

I feel like the only patient you have. The Doctor takes time with me in the appointment. Is thorough, answers my questions, and is very accommodating.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2023

It's never a good time or easy to hear you have cancer. Dr. Estfan is so kind and supportive!!! He took time to listen and truly appreciated the anxiety I had about my entire situation!! He expedited my port placement so I could begin chemo right away. Words cannot express how grateful I am to have him taking care of me at this difficult time!!!

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2023

Dr. Estfan and his RN Care Coordinator, Julie Krause are awesome!!! Both were very kind, supportive and empathetic to my diagnosis!!! I received so much info and the process was explained in detail!! I also received a full book of information to use as reference and also all contact info for 24/7 questions.

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2023

I'm extremely fortunate to have Dr. Estfan as my Oncologist

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2023

The doctor was very joyful and very complete on all my questions.no complaints , only good experience. Thank you greatly

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2023

Dr. Estfan spent a great deal of time talking with me, explaining anything I didn't completely understand. I feel fortunate to be able to have him as a physician.

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2023

Dr Estafan was helpful ad on time.

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2022

I have been overly impressed with the surgeon all the doctors and nurses that I came in contact with

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2022

Great place extremely helpful great physician

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