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Dr. Ammar Shaheen, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 61
Dr. Ammar Shaheen, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Ammar Shaheen, MD is a Pulmonologist in Merrillville, IN.
Dr. Ammar Shaheen, MD
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Dr. Ammar Shaheen, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 61
Merrillville, IN
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39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ammar Shaheen, MD is a Pulmonologist in Merrillville, IN.

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Dr. Ammar Shaheen, MD is a Pulmonologist in Merrillville, IN and has 39 years experience. They graduated from Damascus University Faculty of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center, Franciscan Health Crown Point and Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus. Dr. Shaheen has experience treating conditions like Pulmonary Edema and Respiratory Failure among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shaheen received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Shaheen also speaks Arabic. Dr. Shaheen is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pulmonary Edema
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Locations

  1. 1 Chest Diseases Associates PC
    8909 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410

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Feb 09, 2020
the staff is very pleasant and kind and doctor shaheen is also .he listens and speaks to you with compassion and care
p keller — Feb 09, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Damascus University Faculty of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ammar Shaheen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shaheen's profile.

Dr. Shaheen frequently treats the following conditions: Pulmonary Edema and Respiratory Failure. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ammar Shaheen, MD is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center, Franciscan Health Crown Point and Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus.

Yes, Dr. Ammar Shaheen, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Mary Medical Center

    1500 S Lake Park Ave, Hobart, IN

  • Franciscan Health Crown Point

    1201 S Main St, Crown Point, IN

  • Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus

    600 Grant St, Gary, IN