Omar Al-Heeti, MD
Infectious Diseases Specialist
Infectious Diseases
About me
Dr. Omar Al-Heeti treats a variety of bacterial, viral and fungal infections that can occur throughout the body. He also helps cure wound and surgical infections.
His research interests focused on viral infection in those who are immunocompromised and mycobacterial infections. His additional interests include medical education and global medicine.
Gender
Male
Education & training
Positions
Assistant Professor
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Medical School
University of Illinois at Chicago
Undergraduate Degree
BA, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago IL
Fellowship
Infectious Disease, Northwestern University, Chicago IL
Specialties
Treatments & procedures
- Bone and Joint Infections
- COVID-19
- Diabetic Foot
- Fever
- Foot Ulcers and Infections
- Hepatitis
- HIV / AIDS
- Infectious Diseases
- Meningitis
- Pneumonia
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Travel Medicine
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Diverticulitis
- Ear Infections
- Recurrent Fever
- Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
- Transplant Care

Appointments
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