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

Obada Obaisi MD FAAPMR, DipABLM, CLT (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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  • 1520 W Harrison StFloor 4Chicago, IL 60607

  • Phone+1 312-226-2371

  • Fax+1 312-563-2371

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Summary

  • Dr. Obada Obaisi is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation based in Chicago, IL. He completed his residency and served as Chief Resident at Rush University Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in Cancer Rehabilitation at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor and Director of Cancer Rehab at Rush University Medical Center. His expertise includes cancer rehabilitation, post-mastectomy pain syndrome, and radiation fibrosis syndrome, among others. Dr. Obaisi has contributed to several publications, including works on rehabilitation in stem cell transplant programs and cancer therapies. He was recognized as a Castle Connolly Rising Star in 2025 and received the Educator of the Year Award from RUSH's PM&R Residency in 2024.

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
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Board Certification
    American Board of Lifestyle MedicineBoard Certification
  • Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT)
    Norton School of Lymphatic TherapyCertified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT)

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Castle Connolly Rising Star 2025
  • 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

  • Cancer Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice 
    Chapter: Post-Breast Surgery Pain Syndrome 
    Obaisi, O., Fricke B., O’Neill E.Edition 3,

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

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

Other

Press Mentions

  • Why Strength Training Could Help Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
    Why Strength Training Could Help Reduce Breast Cancer RiskMay 30th, 2025
  • 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

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