Bassam Estfan, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6833
- Desk:
- 216.445.9449
- Fax:
- 216.444.9464
Treatment & Services
- Cancer Center
- Chemotherapy
- Clinical Trials
- Colorectal Cancer Research
- Liver Tumor Clinic
- Medical Oncology
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
Insurance
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Appointed
2011
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Oncology
2011
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Medical Oncology
Cleveland,
OH
2011
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Palliative medicine
2005
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Palliative Medicine
Cleveland,
OH
2005
Residency - Monmouth Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Long Branch,
NJ
2003
Residency - Monmouth Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Long Branch,
NJ
2003
Medical Education - Damascus University-Faculty of Medicine
Damascus,
1998
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology
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
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Industry Relationships
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As of 4/14/2024, 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.
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168 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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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 | |
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Explains | 4.9 | |
Listens | 4.7 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
25 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Sep 18, 2024
Dr. Estfan was very nice and attentive. He was very interested in my problems. I felt appreciated by him.
Reviewed on Sep 4, 2024
I was early for the appointment and I was seen promptly. Dr. Estranged does a good job of listening
Reviewed on Aug 27, 2024
Dr. Estfan gave me personalized care. He genuinely cared about how I felt. I would highly recommend him to another person.
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024
Dr. Estaban was a good listener and was sensitive to my needs regarding medication and testing. He is very professional and was up to date regarding my tests.
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024
Dr was very professional and caring
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024
The doctor was amazing.
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024
Dr was very knowledgeable and had an excellent attitude. We went with MSK because they expedited our appointment.
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2024
The Physician is trying his best to finding ways to tackle effectively my illness.
Reviewed on May 8, 2024
My dr is always great
Reviewed on May 3, 2024
I left there feeling very informed about him working with my doctor here.
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024
Awesome care & compassion from Caregiver Dr Estafan.
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2024
Dr. Bassam was professional, informative and listened to all my questions.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024
Dr. Estefan is very good at what he does. His professionalism is exemplary.
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2024
Happy with Dr Estfan
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2024
Dr Estefan always treat me with greatest respect.He listens to what I have to say and answers questions about my health care.
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2024
I am very satisfied with the professionalism and promptness of doctor Estefan and his team
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024
Me and my family all liked Dr. Estefan very much and I feel confident under his care.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2023
Dr. Estfan is probably the nicest doctor I have ever worked with at the Cleveland Clinic. Very respectful doctor. Answered all of my questions and supported all of my healthcare decisions.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2023
Dr. Estfan has always been prepared for the appointment. He has shown to be a very caring physician and person.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023
Dr. Estfan has been an outstanding provider. Him and his team are very thorough, kind, compassionate and empathetic. A cancer diagnosis is probably the one of the scariest things to ever hear and go through, and there really isn't anything that can make one feel better. However, having a Provider like Dr. Estfan, along with a team filled with amazing PAs/NPs, nurses, medical assistants, and patient service specialists, can make this nightmare of a diagnosis a little more tolerable knowing there are people who care about you and want to see you succeed through this illness. I cannot thank him or his team enough for everything they have done.
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2023
Dr. Estfan always answers all of my questions and gives suggestions to ease side effects. He is kind and listens carefully.
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2023
The 3 doctors we have seen (Gorgun, Amarnath, Estfan) have been amazing and coordinated my care seamlessly.
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.